Cromwell slip work costly
Close to $800,000 has been spent repairing a slip at Deadman’s Point above Cromwell Bridge.
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Goodbye Charlotte Jean
Goodbye Charlotte Jean
Charlotte Jean Maternity Hospital is a labour of love. Almost 24 years ago, Melissa Fortune became the first baby born at the hospital in Ventry St, Alexandra. So began a legacy that would play out for the next 23 years.
Wanaka's millennium pathway part of waterfront redevelopment
Wanaka's millennium pathway part of waterfront redevelopment
Wanaka Community Board chairman Barry Bruce says stage two of the lakefront development plan has received extensive community input
Wanaka's millennium pathway part of waterfront redevelopment
Wanaka's millennium pathway part of waterfront redevelopment
Wanaka Community Board chairman Barry Bruce says stage two of the lakefront development plan has received extensive community input
Domestic tourists hit Otago cycle trails
Domestic tourists hit Otago cycle trails
The wheels keep turning for some businesses thanks to surging interest in Central Otago’s cycle trails.
Central Otago artist captures the transit of time in artworks
Central Otago artist captures the transit of time in artworks
‘Someone will die’: Firefighters alarmed at lack of letterboxes
‘Someone will die’: Firefighters alarmed at lack of letterboxes
Lives are at risk in Omakau.
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
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.