Name for new civic building sought
Name for new civic building sought
A public workshop was held on Thursday to discuss how the new $45million civic building in Cromwell should be named — and how the community should be consulted on that decision.
Vincent by-election voting begins
Vincent by-election voting begins
Delivery of voting papers for the Vincent ward by-election began last week and voting closes on March 3.
One vote best option: mayor
One vote best option: mayor
One mayor, one vote has been chosen by a small district council as their preferred voting system for the Otago region but it is not ideal, the mayor says.
Dry garden on show
Dry garden on show
With water prices rising and summers getting drier it may be time for Central Otago residents to re-think their traditional lawn and gardens. A dry garden is one way to reduce water use and cut...
Play making tour around NZ’s towns
Play making tour around NZ’s towns
A one-woman play is set to take the stage in a number of New Zealand towns this March.
New venue a win for rally
New venue a win for rally
Omakau racecourse was flat out at the weekend but the rides were two-wheeled, rather than four-legged.
Scoular signs off in style
Scoular signs off in style
Zack Scoular produced the finest drive of his career — in his last single-seater race — to win the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands Motorsport Park on Sunday.
A year on, hall site sits empty
A year on, hall site sits empty
A year after a devastating blaze tore through Roxburgh's town hall and historic cinema, reducing them to rubble, the community is still coming to terms with what was lost - and grappling with what...
Council well reviewed in LGNZ report
Council well reviewed in LGNZ report
The Central Otago District Council has received a positive review from LGNZ’s Te Korowai continuous improvement programme.
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
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Sir Ian accepts Jones’ invitation to debate proposed mine
Dunedin's Sir Ian Taylor has accepted a debate challenge by Resources Minister Shane Jones over Santana Minerals’ proposed Central Otago gold mine.
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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana
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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana
Central Otago’s mayor is disputing a Santana stock exchange announcement that says the council "endorses" the firm’s proposed gold mine.
CODC would receive $1.25m in Santana road access deal
CODC would receive $1.25m in Santana road access deal
The CODC could be in line to receive $1.25 million per year from Santana Minerals Ltd as part of an agreement that would grant access to council-owned roads for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project.
Fundraiser support ‘well beyond expectations’
Fundraiser support ‘well beyond expectations’
Organisers have been "overwhelmed" by the support shown at a fundraising lunch in aid of the fight against Santana Minerals’ Bendigo gold mine plans, they say.
Workshop about name for venue
Workshop about name for venue
A chance to have a say in the naming of the new civic building in Cromwell will be on offer next week.
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Curling for more than 50 years
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Curling for more than 50 years
A Naseby curler who has competed in every Masters Games in Dunedin since they were first held in the city in 1992 says he has no plans to give up the sport while he is still "kicking".
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RSA looking for missing spoils of war
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RSA looking for missing spoils of war
Missing guns are usually a matter for alarm and police intervention but two unaccounted for weapons from Cromwell may have been "dumped in a fit of 1920s pacifism".
Highway reopens after crash near St Bathans
Highway reopens after crash near St Bathans
State Highway 85 has reopened near St Bathans after being closed for much of the day following a crash that left one person seriously injured.
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Santana chairman ‘clearly a cooker’
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Santana chairman ‘clearly a cooker’
Claims by Santana Minerals’ board chairman that man-made climate change is unproven have been labelled ‘‘astonishing’’.
Delays as work begins
Delays as work begins
Work affecting major highways in Southland and Central Otago is under way and travellers are advised to prepare for delays.
From ‘bloody foreigner’ to institution’s new patron
From ‘bloody foreigner’ to institution’s new patron
It's a long way from being a "bloody foreigner" to an institution’s patron but, like much in her life, an Alexandra woman has taken the journey with humour and determination.