Sun hiding but few camper complaints
Central Otago’s reputation for having long hot summers has taken a holiday, but there are still plenty of happy campers across the region.
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Plan to tap irrigation for firefighting
Plan to tap irrigation for firefighting
Tapping into irrigation pipes could be a life-saver for rural firefighters, Alexandra farmer and Otago regional councillor Gary Kelliher says.
Cherry Chaos to be unleashed again
Cherry Chaos to be unleashed again
The annual juice-stained fun and games of Cherry Chaos will be held at the Roxburgh Sports Grounds today, from 5pm.
Vegetable garden worthy venture
Vegetable garden worthy venture
Horticultural workshop host Ben Elms, also known as Dr Compost, of Wanaka, talks to The News about his love of the industry and how others can make the most of their garden, too.
Hawea artist inspired by travel
Hawea artist inspired by travel
Journeys near and far are never complete without a sketchbook in hand for Lake Hawea artist Renee Walden.
WoolOn group urged to rethink move
WoolOn group urged to rethink move
Former Central Otago deputy mayor Daphne Hull is calling on WoolOn Fashion Awards organisers to rethink their decision to shift the event from Alexandra to Cromwell.
Rabbit numbers 'as bad as ever'
Rabbit numbers 'as bad as ever'
Central Otago rabbit populations have ‘‘exploded’’ thanks to good breeding conditions, lack of controls on reserves and a poor response to the introduced K5 virus, farmers say.
Skydiving principal makes leap of commitment
Skydiving principal makes leap of commitment
A wise person once said if at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you.
Affordable housing big factor in moving town along
Affordable housing big factor in moving town along
Omakau has put on a growth spurt in the past three or four years.
Research to help rural health
Research to help rural health
A Central Otago health professional hopes her upcoming research will help address some of the inequities faced in the rural health sector. Pam Jones talks to Sarah Walker about a national...
Response to Roxburgh culvert issue questioned
Response to Roxburgh culvert issue questioned
There may be more muddied waters ahead for Roxburgh as work to upgrade some culverts is yet to begin.
Keen walker out on the trail again — at 90
Keen walker out on the trail again — at 90
At 90, Don Morrison, of Alexandra, has the honour of being the oldest participant in the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust Cavalcade.
Control research urged
Control research urged
Rabbit populations are causing concern across Central Otago and the Lakes district and the Otago Regional Council (ORC) needs to be open to new solutions including genetic modification, newly...
Bark-up charity event Sunday
Bark-up charity event Sunday
If sufficient money is raised from the inaugural Vulcan Hotel Bark-up competition on Sunday, both the SPCA and motor neurone research will benefit.
A passion for protecting birds
A passion for protecting birds
Young Wanaka ornithologist and ‘‘changemaker’’ Jack Sandford will bring his passion for birds to the public when he speaks during the six-day One Summit at Lake Wanaka Centre this month.
Busy season for mountain bike coach
Busy season for mountain bike coach
The hard slog of Wanaka mountain biking coach Gavin Key has helped steer the course for many elite riders around the country, which has led to coaching credentials and podium success for a flurry of young proteges.
Peer wellbeing a concern
Peer wellbeing a concern
Alexandra's youth love living in a small town, but are showing increasing concern and awareness for the mental wellbeing of their peers, according to the latest Central Otago Youth Council survey.
Repair Cafe to offer free fixing of household items
Repair Cafe to offer free fixing of household items
Making fixing things fun is on the menu at Cromwell's first Repair Cafe.
Plan to develop bike trails
Plan to develop bike trails
A lack of mountain-bike trails in Cromwell could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to one rider and his supporters.
Protecting lake foreshore
Protecting lake foreshore
New efforts are being made to protect crumbling cliffs on Lake Hawea's foreshore.