Museum trust, RSA distance themselves from complaint
Museum trust, RSA distance themselves from complaint
The Cromwell Museum Trust and Cromwell RSA have distanced themselves from a complaint to the Ombudsman.
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Board resolves to demolish Cromwell hall
Board resolves to demolish Cromwell hall
The Cromwell Memorial Hall is coming down.
Glass pods bring nature into view
Glass pods bring nature into view
Check out the Instagram feed of any wayward wanderer or travel influencer and you are sure to find snaps of people staying in enviable New Zealand back country locations.
‘Matter of time’ until serious injury at turn-off
‘Matter of time’ until serious injury at turn-off
A Central Otago man believes it is a "matter of time" before someone is seriously injured or killed if a turn-off from a busy state highway is not made safer.
Recall probe under way
Recall probe under way
Countdown is investigating after in-store baked goods were recalled from its Alexandra store this week.
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CODC probe under way
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CODC probe under way
The contention surrounding the Cromwell Memorial Hall continues with confirmation the Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the actions of the Central Otago District Council.
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Warning delay could increase centre costs
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Warning delay could increase centre costs
Costs for the proposed Cromwell Memorial Hall and Events Centre could escalate if the Cromwell Community Board (CCB) delays moving to the next stage of design, a CODC property manager says.
Residents ‘gutted’ Wastebusters closing
Residents ‘gutted’ Wastebusters closing
News Wastebusters will close the doors of its Alexandra operation at the end of June has left Central Otago locals reeling.
Residential zoning, management shake-up hearings begin
Residential zoning, management shake-up hearings begin
Hearings on a proposed shake-up of the Central Otago district plan began in Alexandra yesterday.
Alexandra Wastebusters closing down
Alexandra Wastebusters closing down
In a shock announcement, social enterprise Wastebusters revealed last night it is closing its Alexandra operation.
Hundreds at Central Otago dawn services
Hundreds at Central Otago dawn services
Cooler weather did not deter Central Otago residents from braving an early start to commemorate Anzac Day this morning.
Apprentice builders battle to build the best play fort
Apprentice builders battle to build the best play fort
It was a battle of precision cuts, steel nerves and timing.
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Costing rethink needed for proposed birthing unit
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Costing rethink needed for proposed birthing unit
Options for a primary birthing unit in Clyde are still up in the air.
Nasa back to launch balloons
Nasa back to launch balloons
After last year’s attempts to launch a balloon in the skies above Wānaka left hopes deflated, Nasa is back.
SH8 intersection safety prioritised
SH8 intersection safety prioritised
Work to improve the safety of a Central Otago intersection is set to start after Easter.
Ex-pupils will perform at festival
Ex-pupils will perform at festival
A group of Mount Aspiring College (MAC) alumni are addressing the elephant in the room — but be warned, this could get awkward.
Biking to raise cancer awareness
Biking to raise cancer awareness
Andy Sninsky is a man on a bike — and a mission.
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Higher costs may impact birthing unit
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Higher costs may impact birthing unit
A planned birthing unit in Clyde is in doubt after costs to build the facility have come in "significantly higher" than anticipated.
Ripe wine and food festival ‘great fun’
Ripe wine and food festival ‘great fun’
It is yet to come of age but already Ripe — The Wanaka Wine and Food Festival has the makings of a quality vintage.
Rents rise to ‘eye-watering’ level across region
Rents rise to ‘eye-watering’ level across region
Rents are skyrocketing across Central Otago, new data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) shows.