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‘Legend of Zelda’ filming in town
A cone of silence has descended on Central Otago as what looks like a large-scale movie production sets up shop.
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.
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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana
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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana
Central Otago’s mayor is disputing a Santana stock exchange announcement that says the council "endorses" the firm’s proposed gold mine.
CODC would receive $1.25m in Santana road access deal
CODC would receive $1.25m in Santana road access deal
The CODC could be in line to receive $1.25 million per year from Santana Minerals Ltd as part of an agreement that would grant access to council-owned roads for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project.
Fundraiser support ‘well beyond expectations’
Fundraiser support ‘well beyond expectations’
Organisers have been "overwhelmed" by the support shown at a fundraising lunch in aid of the fight against Santana Minerals’ Bendigo gold mine plans, they say.
Workshop about name for venue
Workshop about name for venue
A chance to have a say in the naming of the new civic building in Cromwell will be on offer next week.
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Curling for more than 50 years
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Curling for more than 50 years
A Naseby curler who has competed in every Masters Games in Dunedin since they were first held in the city in 1992 says he has no plans to give up the sport while he is still "kicking".
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RSA looking for missing spoils of war
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RSA looking for missing spoils of war
Missing guns are usually a matter for alarm and police intervention but two unaccounted for weapons from Cromwell may have been "dumped in a fit of 1920s pacifism".
Highway reopens after crash near St Bathans
Highway reopens after crash near St Bathans
State Highway 85 has reopened near St Bathans after being closed for much of the day following a crash that left one person seriously injured.
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Santana chairman ‘clearly a cooker’
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Santana chairman ‘clearly a cooker’
Claims by Santana Minerals’ board chairman that man-made climate change is unproven have been labelled ‘‘astonishing’’.
Delays as work begins
Delays as work begins
Work affecting major highways in Southland and Central Otago is under way and travellers are advised to prepare for delays.
From ‘bloody foreigner’ to institution’s new patron
From ‘bloody foreigner’ to institution’s new patron
It's a long way from being a "bloody foreigner" to an institution’s patron but, like much in her life, an Alexandra woman has taken the journey with humour and determination.
Critics outdated: CEO
Critics outdated: CEO
Santana Minerals says vocal opposition to the proposed Bendigo goldmine is rooted in outdated fears. The company’s chief executive tells Julie Asher why modern...
Cabinet sits on plan for region’s health
Cabinet sits on plan for region’s health
Minister Simeon Brown has seen a proposal for the future of healthcare in the Central Otago/Lakes district, but he is not saying when the public will have a look.
Heritage sites open for Waitangi Day
Heritage sites open for Waitangi Day
Three Otago heritage destinations will be open to the public for free on Waitangi Day.
Record rate for ticket sales
Record rate for ticket sales
Tickets are selling at a record rate for April’s Warbirds Over Wanaka show.
Location ‘works really well’ for Southland car club event
Location ‘works really well’ for Southland car club event
It might seem a bit odd that a Southland car club holds its premier annual event in Central Otago, but organisers say it works well and they plan to keep doing it as long as they can.
Surplus carried forward for CODC
Surplus carried forward for CODC
A surplus of nearly $8 million was carried forward from the last financial year, slightly less than expected, according to the Central Otago District Council’s annual report. The Central Otago...
Lifejacket promotion
Lifejacket promotion
Central Otago Hunting & Fishing New Zealand owners Tory Knight and Tom Dougherty pose with old and new lifejackets to promote Coastguard New Zealand’s Old4New initiative.
Owner selling from outside closed shop
Owner selling from outside closed shop
An Alexandra business owner has taken to setting up outside her shuttered shop after being closed down because the building does not have the correct building consent.