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    Town’s last chance for a project: councillor

    Central Otago District Council property and facilities manager Garreth Robinson and Teviot ward...

    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

    Photo: supplied

    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

    Tamah Alley. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    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

    PHOTO: JULIE ASHER

    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

    Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    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

    File photo: Gregor Richardson

    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'

    Steve Abel. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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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

    Peter Cook. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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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

    Central Otago District Council property and facilities manager Garreth Robinson and Teviot ward...

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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.

    SH8 reopen at foggy Clyde after crash

    Photo: ODT Files

    SH8 reopen at foggy Clyde after crash

    A major highway in Central Otago has reopened after a crash amid fog in the district.

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    More accusations of bias in mine hearing

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    More accusations of bias in mine hearing

    A tit-for-tat battle over perceived biases has emerged in a fast-track hearing about a proposed goldmine in Central Otago.

    Chef made unconsented recording

    The judge said the man was driven by “emotional dysregulation and alcohol” on the night and...

    Chef made unconsented recording

    "Sneaky and opportunistic" recordings of his partner landed a man in the Alexandra District Court last week.
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