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  • Electric Hilux the cherry on top of fossil-free orchard

    A Central Otago cherry grower is keen to put his new electric Toyota Hilux ute ‘‘to the test’’ to see how it compares with the original diesel workhorse.

  • Plan set to stop off-roading, camping

    A complete ban on camping and off-roading at the Manorburn Dam Recreation Reserve is a step closer.

  • Finding a cure for region’s health woes

    “The first wealth is health,” wrote philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1860.

  • Concern undosed dogs walked on farmland

    Manuherikia sheep farmer Irene Leask believes ‘‘townie ignorance’’ is costing her business.

  • All about camaraderie Alexandra Hospice Shop

    Nine years ago, the then new Alexandra Hospice Shop received one of its most valuable donations — the gift of Jenny Morton-Clark’s time.

  • Event impossible without helpers Alexandra Blossom Festival

    AS National Volunteer Week shines a spotlight on the incredible contributions of volunteers across the country, the Alexandra Blossom Festival committee extends heartfelt thanks to the dedicated individuals who make the festival possible year after year.

  • A strategy for winter ills

    Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is calling for a strong focus on flu vaccination in 2025 to help keep yourself, your community and those more likely to experience severe illness from the flu safe.

  • Hopes for more festival floats

    THE countdown to one of New Zealand’s most well-known spring festivals is under way as float entries have opened for the 2025 Alexandra Blossom Festival.

  • Connection is key for aged community Age Concern Central Otago

    Age Concern Central Otago co-ordinator Annelise Botha introduces herself and shares some of the activities available through the organisation. I’ve been working in community roles and aged care for many years.

  • Our stories, our volunteers’ voices Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery

    Alexandra’s Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery is a treasure: it’s very much acclaimed as our district’s cultural and heritage centre.

  • Upper Clutha’s interests at heart

    BACK in December 2023, the Local Government Commission published its decision not to undertake an investigation into creating a separate Wānaka-Upper Clutha district.

  • Council’s removal of swing defended

    The Central Otago District Council is defending a move that has some perceiving them as being the fun police, saying there has to be one rule for all.

  • Helping navigate dementia journey Alzheimers Otago Society

    It can be very difficult to live with dementia, but you are not alone. The Alzheimers Otago Society has been helping individuals live the best life possible while navigating the journey of dementia since 1982.

  • Gold rush brought to Showquest

    Student actors from Dunstan High School performed their homegrown production exploring the hardships of Central Otago’s gold rush era to a packed audience at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre on Monday night.

  • Extra hands needed to enrich lives Central Otago Friendship Network

    A huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers, who bring warmth, support and joy to our Central Otago Friendship Network. From our governance team to group helpers, 1:1 Buddies and volunteer drivers — your dedication truly makes a difference.

  • Winter health tips

    The temptation to hibernate can be irresistible when the temperature drops. But no matter how cosy you are at home, getting out is key for a healthy body and mind over winter. Here are some of our top tips to help you through these chilly months.

  • Veteran project manager keen to help

    THE project manager who helped lead award-winning projects such as the digitalization of New Zealand’s arrival cards has swapped Wellington for the much quieter Cromwell and hopes to bring her skills to the district.

  • Pupils take to the skies thanks to police initiative

    Twenty-seven Central Otago primary school pupils took to the skies as part of the Police’s Blue Light initiative ‘‘Take a kid flying day’’ in Alexandra over the weekend.

  • Planting natives, exotics for 35 years Keep Alexandra Clyde Beautiful

    KEEP Alexandra Clyde Beautiful members have been volunteering their time, energy and experience for 35 years. Members are keen to continue native plantings suitable for our drylands for the benefit of people, as well as birds, lizards and moths.

  • Lifting people up best reward Otago Central Rail Trail — Alexandra parkrun

    Parkrun relies on 10 volunteers every week, ranging from 10 to 70 years old. This story is from one of them.

  • Dementia service a lifeline

    An Alzheimers Otago support group is offering a lifeline to both people living with dementia and their caregivers through a new programme running in Cromwell, Wānaka and Queenstown.

  • Vote to pursue research into lakes

    Find the money now or face ‘‘astronomically expensive restoration efforts’’ for Otago’s deepwater lakes later, a regional councillor says.

  • Over 20 medals won in competitions

    AN Alexandra karate club achieved remarkable successes at tournaments over King’s Birthday Weekend, with the club winning more than 20 medals.

  • Many organisations willing to assist Alexandra Community House

    Alexandra Community House values the work that volunteers do within our community.

  • Charity eager to get three-wheelers on trails for spring

    A CHARITY hoping to help the elderly and disabled get out for an afternoon bike ride is looking for volunteers to start offering rides in tricycle e-bikes.

  • Drop in asking prices in region

    The housing market in Central Otago and Southern Lakes is heading into winter well stocked, as the average asking price for properties dips, according to latest data from realestate.co.nz.

  • Water-entity submissions over 300

    The Central Otago District Council is working its way through more than 300 submissions on a preferred model for the delivery of Three Waters infrastructure for generations to come, as a government deadline looms.

  • $400k funding boost for Riverside Park

    Funding of $400,000 to make up for a shortfall for Alexandra’s new Kāmoanahaehae-Riverside Park has been granted, clearing a hurdle for stage two of the long-anticipated public space.

  • Doubt if ORC

  • WAIORA Manuherekia, a group dedicated to the restoration and enhancement of the Manuherikia River, celebrated one year of action, collaboration and environmental action, in a tree planting ceremony in Lauder on Tuesday.

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