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Lockdown leads to new starts in Central
Lockdown leads to new starts in Central
A Covid-19 world has forced some people to switch careers in order to stay afloat, while others have hit reset on their lives. Reporters Alexia Johnston and Simon Henderson talk to people settling into new jobs and industries in Central Otago.
Otago artist brings new life to old tableware through clay
Otago artist brings new life to old tableware through clay
Giving unloved second-hand tableware a new purpose is a passion for a local artist. Shannon Courtenay, of Cardrona, creates tableware sets from items she finds in secondhand stores.A journey from...
Work starts on Maniototo school's $11m rebuild
Work starts on Maniototo school's $11m rebuild
Ground-breaking work is under way at Maniototo Area School.
Swapping classroom for the outdoors
Future environmentalists swap classroom for the outdoors
Future environmentalists have been swapinig the classroom for the Manuherikia River.
Lake Hawea woman turning old furniture into new
Lake Hawea woman turning old furniture into new
As the Government aims to move away from a ‘‘throwaway culture’’ to a circular economy that encourages a ‘‘make, use and return’’ approach, some are embracing a fix and repair philosophy instead of...
Cyberattack hits Alexandra Blossom Festival
Cyberattack hits Alexandra Blossom Festival
A Central Otago district councillor has been left scrambling to salvage New Zealand’s longest-running festival following a viral cyberattack.
Central Otago teen wins big with own song
Central Otago teen wins big with own song
When Max Byrne opens his mouth to sing, stand back and try not to be swept over. Aged just 13 his bold voice bursts out, sounding like someone much older.
Model championships coming South
Model championships coming South
Buzzing after a weekend workshop are members of the Central Otago Model Society.
Turning fine Central Otago wine into fine Central Otago furniture
Turning fine Central Otago wine into fine Central Otago furniture
Watch: A Cromwell couple have found a way to turn fine wine into fine furniture
New Zealand curling hopefuls back on the ice
New Zealand curling hopefuls back on the ice
New Zealand curling hopefuls back on the ice
New Zealand curling hopefuls back on the ice
Circus classes thrill Alexandra kids
Circus classes thrill Alexandra kids
Watch: A group of Alexandra children got a taste of the circus this week, thanks to artist and teacher Abigail Rose.
'It blew our minds': Hard-hit business finds southern solution
'It blew our minds': Hard-hit business finds southern solution
Cheese rolls have proven to be a recipe for success in propping up wages for an industry in need of support.
Circus classes thrill Alexandra kids
Circus classes thrill Alexandra kids
Watch: A group of Alexandra children got a taste of the circus this week, thanks to artist and teacher Abigail Rose.
From scrap metal to intricate works of art
From scrap metal to intricate works of art
WATCH: Wanaka sculptor Simon Max Bannister transforms industrial materials into organic shapes
Central property defies bad trends
Central property defies bad trends
Cashed-up expat New Zealanders are helping the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes real estate market defy predictions of a downward spiral in a post-Covid-19 environment, agents say.
Aim to finish trail early next year
Aim to finish trail early next year
Contractors are back at work on the Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail with hopes of completing the project in the new year.
Countdown consent slowly moving forward
Countdown consent slowly moving forward
The consent process for Alexandra’s proposed Countdown supermarket is slowly moving forward, despite lockdown delays.
Cedars vs a skate park: Group aims to save trees
Cedars vs a skate park: Group aims to save trees
Concern for cedars in Roxburgh that may be felled to make way for a skate park is spreading to other parts of Central Otago.