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- New water plant all go
‘‘Better than Champagne’’ was Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan’s verdict on the water as he sipped his first taste from the upgraded Alexandra and Clyde water supply on Tuesday.
- Planning for what to do when disaster strikes
You cannot plan a natural disaster, but you can prepare in case one may strike — and that is exactly what the Central Otago District Council did last week.
- School is in the pink to spread anti-bullying message
Clyde Primary School was a sea of pink on Friday as the entire school, from teachers to new entrants, dressed in Barbie’s favourite shade.
- Roxburgh man convicted of poaching ‘just doesn’t care’ — judge
Two Roxburgh men have been sentenced to community detention after they were caught red-handed while hunting unlawfully near Lawrence.
- Sanford appointed to Cromwell advisory board
A place on the Cromwell Town Centre Project advisory board was hotly contested at the Cromwell Community Board meeting last week.
- Sharing stories to inspire and inform
For as long as I can remember I wanted to be a photojournalist — to go to far-flung places and tell the stories of the people I encountered.
- Performers share power of poetry in ‘Hysterical’
Internationally acclaimed poets Carrie Rudzinski and Olivia Hall will be sending up myths about women and hysteria in their first tour of Central Otago this week.
- Another bumper year for Rippa rugby tourney
Hundreds of primary school pupils converged on Alexandra on Monday for the annual Dunstan zone Rippa Rugby Competition at Molyneux Park.
- Theft mars King of Central MX
The theft of two motorcycles before the Yamaha Powersports King of Central MX at the weekend marred what was otherwise a successful event.
- Early risers
Dot Gray (left) and Bev McIvor took the notion of breakfast literally when they arrived for the Alexandra Senior Citizens’ Pink Ribbon breakfast fundraiser for breast cancer on Friday.
Featured documents
- Changing lives and landscapes
As the pumped hydro project at Lake Onslow is investigated, Dunedin artist Matthew Galloway takes a look at the last big hydro project that changed Central Otago forever. He tells Rebecca Fox about his examination of the history and legacy of the Clyde Dam....
- Living with the good and bad of social media
In a Netsafe report, findings showed one in four children (9-17 years old) said they had been bothered or upset by something that happened online, in the last year. This week in Behind the Facade, Aspen Bruce spoke with members of Mount Aspiring College’s Wellbeing Committee — Harry Gilbertson,...
- End of an era draws near for ‘thesyndicate’
Their families have headed for the hills every summer since 1897. As a chapter of New Zealand’s rich pastoral history moves nearer to a close, Sally Rae talks to Maniototo farmers about why the Mt Ida Syndicate has been so special to them....
- Roxburgh man convicted of poaching ‘just doesn’t care’ — judge
Two Roxburgh men have been sentenced to community detention after they were caught red-handed while hunting unlawfully near Lawrence....
- ‘Train wreck of ignoring reality’
Submissions closed a month ago. A summary of results has been produced but not made public, and it will be another month before the Otago Regional Council meets to begin discussions about which minimum flow option will be adopted for the Manuherikia River. Has the process been too slow? Incredibly ...
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Whether you are visiting or live in the region, Easter Weekend is the perfect time to explore all that Central Otago and Wanaka have to offer....
- Celebrating 100 years in the district
The Tarras Andersons — PL, Andy, Kate and Spin — recently celebrated their family’s 100 years in the district. Wanaka Sun editor and senior reporter Marjorie Cook discovered a couple of things they could not agree on....
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- Three Waters project triggers ire, criticism
I’m sure many others will agree with me that this matter stinks! And it’s not our drinking water that I’m talking about....
- Is your household ready for winter? 12 steps to beat the coming chill
We all know winter is coming but we are often unprepared when the first cold snap hits. Here are some tips to make sure your home is ready....