Central Otago

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Santana questions witness impartiality

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Santana questions witness impartiality

Santana Minerals is questioning the impartiality of two expert witnesses over social media activity it argues should disqualify them from part of the fast-track process.

A cool change of colour

A cool change of colour

Autumn leaves make a spectacular display along the banks of the Clutha River as it flows past the eastern end of Roxburgh.

'I wouldn't want to merge with Queenstown'

Sam Corson of Alexandra. PHOTOS: STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS

'I wouldn't want to merge with Queenstown'

We asked people across the South what they think of the government’s plan to force councils to amalgamate.

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Concern plan could create disconnected councils

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Concern plan could create disconnected councils

Extending the geographic boundaries councillors must cover will ‘‘dilute local knowledge’’ and lead to a council disconnected from its communities, a Central Otago district councillor has warned.

Police track fleeing driver in Maniototo

Police track fleeing driver in Maniototo

The traditionally quiet roads of the Maniototo area erupted with high speeds and flashing lights on Thursday night when a driver fled from police.

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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration

Rachel Taylor and Lawrence Creative Arts invite artists to get inspired by local heritage. PHOTO:...

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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration

Artists and history buffs are invited to gather above Lawrence this weekend to record a landscape at a point of change.

Fleeing driver busted after parking at home address

Fleeing driver busted after parking at home address

The traditionally quiet roads of the Maniototo area erupted with high speeds and flashing lights last night when a driver fled from police.

Santana given approval to buy land

Santana Minerals chief executive Damian Spring. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Santana given approval to buy land

Santana Minerals has finally cleared a crucial hurdle in securing land for its Bendigo-Ophir mining project.

Ready for a ‘full ride’

Sky Sanders will soon leave Central Otago and her horse Lynx behind for a rodeo scholarship in...

Ready for a ‘full ride’

Being one of New Zealand’s top rodeo riders, Sky Sanders has had some rough rides.

‘Collateral damage’ talk rejected

But a pinprick on the total land area — the Santana Rise & Shine discovery, near Bendigo....

‘Collateral damage’ talk rejected

Santana denies it sees neighbours of its proposed goldmine as "collateral damage" and not worthy of consideration.

Effect of mine ‘grief’ — couple say

Prof Geoff Kearsley and Dr Claire Fletcher-Flinn at their Tarras home against the backdrop of the...

Effect of mine ‘grief’ — couple say

Grief is the word that Dr Claire Fletcher-Flinn uses to describe the emotional experience of living in the shadow of the proposed Santana Minerals goldmine.

Deal a step forward

Queenstown-based government MP Joseph Mooney. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Deal a step forward

Over the past few weeks I’ve had some great meetings with a wide range of folks from around Central Otago.

High school’s drama production praised

Dunstan High School drama students: actors and backstage crew, their parents and DHS’s art dept teachers: take a bow!

Water quality anxiety

The future of the ageing Falls Dam was discussed in the public forum at the April Central Otago...

Water quality anxiety

Anxiety about water quality in the Manuherikia River brought an impassioned presentation to the Central Otago District Council meeting last week.

Mustangs prepare to roar into town

This 1971 Mach 1 powered by a 429 cubic inch (7-litre) V8 will be in Alexandra for the 2026...

Mustangs prepare to roar into town

Mustangs will roar into Alexandra at the end of the month when the 2026 Southern Muster arrives in town.

Southern lights captured

The Aurora Australis over French Ridge Hut in Mount Aspiring National Park captured by Doc...

Southern lights captured

When Noah Bentley left French Ridge Hut to fill a jug of water, the green hue in the sky was a sign to grab his camera.

First album released

Musician Janie Shaw raised near Saint Bathans in Central Otago is going on tour across New...

First album released

An ode to the 1960s and ’70s is how a Central Otago musician describes her first album Mythology of the Girls.

Painters aim to capture area’s best

Pete James painting outdoors. PHOTOS: CARYS TROTTER

Painters aim to capture area’s best

More than 60 watercolour artists from across New Zealand descended on Clyde last weekend for a "paintaway" and locals were invited to get involved.

Call for return of snake’s head

Roxy the snake has become a beloved fixture at the Pisa Moorings playground near Cromwell. PHOTO:...

Call for return of snake’s head

A painted rock snake has been winding its way into the community’s hearts at Pisa Moorings’ playground since February 2025 — but someone has since made off with her head.

‘Fantastic facility’

Otago Regional Council chairwoman Hilary Calvert and finance general manager Nick Donnelly talk...

‘Fantastic facility’

Whether central government decides to abolish regional councils or not, the construction of a new Otago Regional Council headquarters still needed to happen, its chief executive says.

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