Central Otago

Town’s last chance for a project: councillor

Rebuilding the beloved Roxburgh Entertainment Centre could be that last project in town "in a very long time" if amalgamation goes ahead, a councillor has warned.

New installation only temporary

New installation only temporary

Refurbishment of the Cromwell Mall has been a hot topic in the town for several years but the most recent makeover was only temporary.

Why this week’s reform matters

Why this week’s reform matters

It feels like every week there’s a new announcement from the government, and local government reform is firmly back in the spotlight.

Wool art garments find new homes

Wool art garments find new homes

The chance to not only get up close to garments only previously glimpsed on the catwalk, but buy some of them was embraced by visitors to a WoolOn exhibition in Alexandra.

New hours for book sale opening day

Browsers enjoy the wide selection at the annual Cromwell Rotary book sale, on again this year at...

New hours for book sale opening day

There is a solution to filling time on long winter nights and foggy days — the annual Cromwell Rotary book sale at King’s Birthday weekend.

Ball to mark Ophir hall’s 100th

Ball to mark Ophir hall’s 100th

The Ophir Peace Memorial Hall turns 100 this year and a ball celebration has been scheduled for Saturday.

Ultra-wealthy pair set to acquire farm

Former Mayor of Queenstown-Lakes Sir John Davies holds 45% of shares in a new business set to...

Ultra-wealthy pair set to acquire farm

A former Queenstown-Lakes District mayor and one of New Zealand’s richest men are set to take over a 3000ha farm in Hāwea Flat.

Mental health promotion key for country’s ‘forgotten population’

The pressures bearing down on older people are significant and varied. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Mental health promotion key for country’s ‘forgotten population’

A leading suicide prevention specialist is calling for a significant shift in how New Zealand supports the mental wellbeing of its older population, calling them "the forgotten population in...

Decade of planting marked

Decade of planting marked

A volunteer-driven environmental project in Cromwell has marked ten years of restoring native vegetation along Lake Dunstan and 10,000 plants in the ground.

Rodeos ‘love of my life’: 82-year-old

Murray MacMillan is a life member of the Wānaka Rodeo Club as well as the New Zealand Rodeo...

Rodeos ‘love of my life’: 82-year-old

Rodeos are "the love of my life", 82-year-old Murray MacMillan says.

Olive community returns for annual pressing day

The day’s reward — fresh extra virgin olive oil straight from the press. PHOTOS: CARYS TROTTER

Olive community returns for annual pressing day

Close to 200 visitors passed through Olive Press Central Otago in Cromwell on Saturday for the Central Otago Olive Growers (COOG) annual Community Pressing Day.

Industry gathers for NZ Wool classers Association AGM

Wool samples laid out for inspection during the NZWA Industry Development Day. PHOTO: CARYS...

Industry gathers for NZ Wool classers Association AGM

Growers, classers, brokers, shearing contractors and designers came together for the NZ Woolclassers Association’s annual AGM and professional development day, with a strong turnout and a wide...

Golden tournament had games for all

"Chicks with Sticks" played field hockey in teams whose ages ranged from 30-years-old to over-80...

Golden tournament had games for all

Glory days on the hockey field were relived at the Chicks with Sticks Golden Oldies hockey tournament at the weekend.

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‘Racist planet-wrecking Aussie dirtbag'

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‘Racist planet-wrecking Aussie dirtbag': Green MP takes aim at Santana chairman

Green Party MP Steve Abel has made it plain where he stands over Santana Minerals and its chairman Peter Cook.

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Iwi 'disappointed' over Santana chair’s Aboriginals remarks

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Iwi 'disappointed' over Santana chair’s Aboriginals remarks

Kā Rūnaka say they are "disappointed" by online comments made by Santana Minerals’ board chairman about Aboriginal Australians.

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Pressing day offers insight into olive oil

Press operator Steve Morris watches the malaxation stage of the pressing process, where crushed...

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Pressing day offers insight into olive oil

Close to 200 visitors passed through Olive Press Central Otago in Cromwell on Saturday for the Central Otago Olive Growers (COOG) annual community pressing day.

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Rebuild may be town’s last project, Cr warns

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Rebuild may be town’s last project, Cr warns

Rebuilding the beloved Roxburgh Entertainment Centre could be the last project in town ‘‘in a very long time’’ if amalgamation goes ahead, a councillor has warned.