Temporary traffic lights stopping motorists on the highway through the Cromwell Gorge are gone, as contractors complete $500,000 worth of cleanup work on the rock cliffs above a stretch of the road.

Central Otago Riding for the Disabled is a step closer to a much-needed upgrade of its grounds, thanks to a fun riding event held on Saturday.

The Central Otago District Council has awarded the $14.7 million tender to design and construct Cromwell’s new water treatment plant and borefield upgrades to New Zealand-owned and based Apex Water.

Autumnal trees form a colourful background to the Millers Flat cemetery.