Fears mine may extend into reserve
A Tarras community group has warned there could be "open slather" for Otago mining if a proposed goldmine is extended into an adjacent historic reserve.
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Plan to set up medical services trust after $55m sale
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Plan to set up medical services trust after $55m sale
After a $55 million windfall, a Central Otago high country farmer who sold part of his station to a mining giant is vowing to give back to the community.
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Fence features sweet treats for passers-by
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Fence features sweet treats for passers-by
Some ideas take the cake.
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By-election to be held next year
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By-election to be held next year
Voters in a Central Otago ward will be back to the polls early next year following the release of the final local body election results.
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There's something about Bumper
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There's something about Bumper
When 2-year-old chicken Bumper needed emergency care after a peck to the head the Lyders family did not hesitate to get help for their special family member.
Slice of Shrek station sold to gold miner for $55 million
Slice of Shrek station sold to gold miner for $55 million
Santana Minerals says a $55 million agreement to buy part of a famed Central Otago high-country station is a ‘‘huge step forward’’ for its plan for an open-cast mine.
Election results puzzle candidate
Election results puzzle candidate
One of the unsuccessful candidates for the Central Otago mayoral seat was puzzled by the election results as they came out on Saturday.
Golf raises funds for rescue service
Golf raises funds for rescue service
Two heart-stopping moments were behind Friday’s charity golf tournament at Pleasant Point Golf Course.
Reduced methane climate target a win for farmers
Reduced methane climate target a win for farmers
There have been quite a few significant steps for Waitaki in recent weeks.
Narrow margin sees incumbent stay
Narrow margin sees incumbent stay
A margin of just 55 votes has seen incumbent mayor Craig Rowley secure a fifth successive term in the Waimate district.
Hokitika raid a thrill, good entertainment for club
Hokitika raid a thrill, good entertainment for club
On Friday, September 20 the moment finally arrived to board the bus to take the Waimate Savage & Entertainment Club (WSEC) to raid the Hokitika Savage Club.
Council performs well in new survey
Council performs well in new survey
The Waimate District Council says its latest residents survey shows strong support and satisfaction from the community across a wide range of services.
What to expect for health services
What to expect for health services
Who will identify the health needs for Central Otago Queenstown Lakes?
New citizen involved in volunteering
New citizen involved in volunteering
Central Otago welcomed 20 new citizens in the final ceremony before the elections at the Central Otago District Council building in Alexandra on Friday.
Community patrol calls for volunteers
Community patrol calls for volunteers
Alexandra Rural Community Patrol (ARCP) is looking for new volunteers to get out and about more often.
Adventure charity given $14,000 boost
Adventure charity given $14,000 boost
A Central Otago outdoor adventure charity breaking barriers for women wanting to get out and about has been given a boost from the Otago Community Trust.
About ‘making people feel wanted’
About ‘making people feel wanted’
Visiting a rest-home is not often top of things a teen would want to do but one Central Otago girl looks forward to it every week.
Rotary stalwart given fellowship
Rotary stalwart given fellowship
Quiet achievers are the backbone of any organisation. The ones who just see a need and fill it without fuss or fanfare.
Riding for disabled’s grant increased
Riding for disabled’s grant increased
The Central Otago Group Riding for the Disabled Association (Corda) are grateful at the increase in funding in the September round of the Otago Community Trust grants, as it meant they can keep up...
Like father like daughters in hostel life
Like father like daughters in hostel life
Over the 50 years since the Dunstan High School Hostel opened in 1975 many students had stayed there during their time at the school, one of them was Chisholm Lunn who attended from 1987 until 1991.