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Central Otago District Council

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Cycling 21 Nov 2011
Millers Flat to Host Cycling Tourism Workshop

OTAGO — Tourism Central Otago with support from Clutha District Council is holding a cycling tourism workshop in Millers Flat on Monday 28 November.

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Community 2 Nov 2011
Ideas for Former Clyde Pool Site

OTAGO — There are only a couple of weeks to get your feedback on how best to use the former Clyde Pool site.

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Community 31 Oct 2011
Roxburgh Community Working Bee Planned

ROXBURGH — The Roxburgh Community Board is supporting a Community Working Bee as a way of building community spirit in the Teviot Valley, and as an innovative way of helping to make the ratepayers dollar go further.

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Tourism 27 Oct 2011
Australian Travel Writers to Tour Central Otago

OTAGO — A group of 13 travel writers from Australia will tour Central Otago from Sunday 30 October to Wednesday 2 November.

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Waste 20 Oct 2011
Central Otago business' get behind minimising waste

OTAGO — The proposed Central Otago Waste Minimisation and Management Plan, (WMMP) highlights how businesses in the District have got behind waste reduction.

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Waste 13 Oct 2011
Organic Waste and the Waste Minimisation Plan

The proposed Central Otago Waste Minimisation and Management Plan describes how each household in the District could easily eliminate from landfill up to 220 kg per year by actively mulching and composting.

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Waste 6 Oct 2011
Waste Minimisation and Management Plan Community Information Sessions

A series of public presentations on the Waste Minimisation and Management Plan starts soon, with information sessions scheduled in each of the main centres across Central Otago.

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Traffic 4 Oct 2011
Burn Cottage Road to be Sealed

The Roading Company has won the contract to seal the remaining unsealed portion of Burn Cottage Road at Lowburn.

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Council 4 Oct 2011
Ideas sought for Clyde Pool Site

OTAGO — The next stage in deciding on a new role for the former Clyde Pool site is underway with a public meeting to be held on Monday, 10 October at 7pm at the Clyde Hall.

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Waste 30 Sep 2011
Feedback sought on Central Otago Waste Minimisation and Management Plan

OTAGO — The new proposed Central Otago Waste Minimisation and Management Plan, (WMMP) is now out for community feedback.

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Waste 29 Sep 2011
Feedback sought on Central Otago Waste Minimisation and Management Plan

OTAGO — The new proposed Central Otago Waste Minimisation and Management Plan, (WMMP) is now out for community feedback.

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Rugby 26 Sep 2011
'BackingBlack'- the All Blacks Fan Club, is coming!

The ‘BackingBlack’ travelling tour is coming to Queenstown and Dunedin.

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Community 16 Sep 2011
Draft Community Plan out for Submission

OTAGO — The draft Roxburgh and Teviot Valley Community Plan is now out for community feedback.

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Transport 12 Sep 2011
Feedback Sought on Draft Otago Central Rail Trail Plan

OTAGO — The value of the Otago Central Rail Trail to the Central Otago economy is significant.

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Business 5 Sep 2011
Maintaining Farm Productivity and Profits in an Uncertain Climate

OTAGO — Central Otago will play host to three prominent climate commentators and scientists at a seminar to be held in Omakau on Friday 23 September.

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Rugby 1 Sep 2011
Cromwell Welcomes the All Blacks

OTAGO — Approximately 850 Cromwell children will form up to create a very large All Black rugby jersey on Anderson Park in Cromwell tomorrow morning.

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Tourism 25 Aug 2011
Central Otago -Tourism Operators Inspired

OTAGO — Central Otago tourism business owners who attended yesterdays’ seminar organised by Tourism Central Otago left the day inspired to utilise what they learnt in their own business.

Jamie Roy presenting on the use of Social Media for Tourism Operators

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Tourism 24 Aug 2011
Central Otago Tourism Operators Inspired

OTAGO — Central Otago tourism business owners who attended yesterdays’ seminar organised by Tourism Central Otago left the day inspired to utilise what they learnt in their own business.

Jamie Roy presenting on the use of Social Media for Tourism Operators

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Rugby 11 Aug 2011
All Blacks to visit Cromwell

OTAGO — Central Otago residents will turn out in force when three All Blacks from the Rugby World Cup squad visit Cromwell on Friday 2 September.

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Council 11 Jul 2011
Cromwell Town Centre Upgrade Progress

OTAGO — Council has appointed Baxter Design Group Ltd of Queenstown to develop draft concept plans and cost estimates for the Town Centre Upgrade.

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Waste 14 Mar 2011
Green Waste – Expressions of Interest

OTAGO — Central Otago District Council is seeking expressions of interest from individuals, companies or organisations to make beneficial use of green waste resources in the district.

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Economy 28 Jan 2011
BERL Report for Central Otago

OTAGO — The latest BERL (Business & Economic Research Ltd) Otago regional economic profile, including a detailed section on Central Otago, confirms what many have felt – that after a long sustained period of growth, the economy of Central Otago was in recession last year.

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Community 25 Jan 2011
Entries Open for the 2011 Central Otago Awards

ALEXANDRA — Entries for the 2011 Central Otago Awards are now open.

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Council 22 Dec 2010
Nominations closed today for the Central Otago District Council by-election

OTAGO — At midday today: Five nominations were received to fill the vacancy for a Councillor to represent the Earnscleugh Manuherikia Ward on Council.

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Water 20 Dec 2010
Council says "Watch The Drops"

OTAGO — Council replaces the odd and even day water restrictions with a new approach to manage summer-water-use.

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Council 17 Dec 2010
Draft Plan out for Submission

CLYDE — The draft Clyde Community Plan is now out for community feedback.

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Sport 17 Dec 2010
Cromwell-Pisa Walking and Cycling Track Proposal

CROMWELL — A proposal to construct a walking and cycling track from Cromwell to Pisa is out for community feedback.  This proposal is a joint initiative between Sport Central and Cromwell Promotions and in response to community feedback to develop a walking and cycling track from Cromwell to the top of Lake Dunstan.

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Water 10 Dec 2010
Water Supply Treatment Upgrade Project

ROXBURGH — Yesterday the Roxburgh Community Board considered thirty one public submissions on the proposed water supply treatment upgrade options.

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Fundraiser 25 Nov 2010
Central Otago Netball Centre

ALEXANDRA — Sports memorabilia fans, art enthusiasts and collectors of items with New Zealand interest are invited to attend the Central Otago Netball Centre’s Wine and Cheese Evening and Auction on Friday 3 December 2010.

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Council 23 Nov 2010
Nominations Open for Local By-Elections

OTAGO — Nominations for candidates wishing to stand in the Central Otago District Council by-elections open this Wednesday.

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Cycling 27 Oct 2010
Resource Consent Notified

OTAGO — The Clutha Gold Trail Charitable Trust is working towards the construction of the cycle trail between Roxburgh hydro dam and Beaumont and has been successful in attracting $2,546,000 in funding for construction of the trail.

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Water 22 Oct 2010
Find out more about the Proposed Roxburgh Drinking Water Project

OTAGO — Residents in Roxburgh and Lake Roxburgh Village have been invited to give their views on the proposed project to improve Roxburgh’s drinking water quality.

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Transport 19 Oct 2010
Local Log Book a Great Tool

OTAGO — A new tool to help promote road safety is about to be released in Central Otago.

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Community 12 Oct 2010
New Lease of Life for Bannockburn Community Centre

OTAGO — The Bannockburn Community Centre proposed upgrade and extension is one step closer.

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Council 5 Oct 2010
Roundabout for Barry Avenue, Cromwell

CROMWELL — Plans are underway to construct a new roundabout at the Barry Ave, Gair Ave and Inniscort Street intersection commencing in mid October.

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Council 4 Oct 2010
Last days before voting closes

OTAGO — Time is running out to vote in the local government elections.

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Tourism 16 Sep 2010
Powerful Partnerships Enhance the Visitor Experience

OTAGO — The national tourism industry is seeking a stronger partnership with local government.

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Community 11 Aug 2010
2010 Central Otago Awards Finalists Announced

OTAGO — Finalists for the 2010 Central Otago Awards have been announced.

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Pets 27 Jul 2010
Last day to Register Dogs this Friday

OTAGO — Central Otago District Council is reminding residents to register their dogs by Friday 30 July 2010 to avoid a late penalty fee.

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Tourism 23 Jun 2010
Camping in Central Otago

OTAGO — A draft strategy on camping options in Central Otago has been developed and will be presented to Council meeting this Friday for comment.

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Golf 13 Jun 2010
Cromwell Golf Course Redevelopment Proceeds

CROMWELL — The Cromwell Golf Club has been given the green light to proceed with the first stage of the $1,008,000 redevelopment project.

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Swimming 8 Jun 2010
Alexandra Aquatics Sells to Vincent Community Board

ALEXANDRA — The Vincent Community Board and Alexandra Aquatics announced today that the Community Board had agreed to purchase the swimming school business operated by Alexandra Aquatics.

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Water 6 May 2010
Water Meter Reading and Billing

OTAGO — The final round of water meter reads for this financial year will take place in May and June.

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Community 27 Apr 2010
Entries now Open for the Central Otago Awards

OTAGO — Nominations for the 2010 Central Otago Awards are now open.

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Water 19 Apr 2010
Cromwell Ward Water Charges

CROMWELL — Cromwell Community Board was updated on the current status of water charging and water meterinstallation at its meeting last week.

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Council 19 Apr 2010
Draft Urban Design Report for Cromwell Town Centre available for feedback.

CROMWELL — The draft final Cromwell Town Centre redevelopment report is available for comment fromWednesday 21 April.

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Council 31 Mar 2010
Footpath Management Policy

OTAGO — At its meeting on 30 March 2010 the Central Otago District Council approved a footpath management policy to provide for outdoor dining, the display of goods for sale, and sandwich board signs on footpaths and public places within the District.

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Council 19 Mar 2010
Cromwell Town Centre Urban Planning Public Meeting

CROMWELL — A public meeting will be held on 29 March at which time the results of an urban planning review of the Cromwell Town Centre will be presented.

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Economy 19 Mar 2010
Economic Profile of Central Otago Released

OTAGO — The Central Otago District Council has released the latest district economic profile from Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL).

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Powerboat Racing 17 Mar 2010
Lake Dunstan Wakeboarding Event

CROMWELL — Notice is hereby given that the Southern Lakes Board Riders Club will be holding a wakeboarding competition on the Kawarau Arm of Lake Dunstan, adjacent to Old Cromwell Town, on the weekend of 20 – 21 March 2010.

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Community 27 May 2008
Nominations Now Open for the Central Otago Awards

OTAGO — Nominations are now open for the 2008 Central Otago Awards.

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Swimming 25 Apr 2008
Cromwell Swim Centre Redevelopment Gets Sign Off

CROMWELL — Yesterday Council staff were delighted to receive the sign off for the Code of Compliance Certificate for the Cromwell Swim Centre redevelopment.

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Council 29 Mar 2008
District Plan to become Operative

OTAGO — At its meeting on 27 February the Planning and Environment Committee of the Central Otago District Council resolved that the Central Otago District Plan will become operative on 1 April 2008.

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Council 21 Mar 2008
Retaining Wall Gets Revamp

ALEXANDRA — Good news, from a decision to action. 

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Council 10 Mar 2008
Up coming By Election

OTAGO — Voting is about to get underway in the by-elections to fill a vacancy on the Maniototo Community Board and the Alexandra Ward of the Vincent Community Board. 

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Cycling 26 Feb 2008
On your bike

OTAGO — Bike Wise 2008 is about to get underway in Central Otago.

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Real Estate 7 Feb 2008
Council moves on Affordable Housing in Central Otago

OTAGO — Central Otago District Council considered a range of potential solutions to address the affordability of housing in Cromwell, Alexandra and surrounds at its District Development Committee meeting last week. 

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Film 1 Feb 2008
Central Otago to Become a Film Friendly District

OTAGO — Central Otago District Council supported the recommendation to apply for Film Friendly status at its District Development Committee meeting today. 

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Council 1 Feb 2008
Positive Steps by Council

OTAGO — At its meeting today Council considered a report from the Corporate Services Manager outlining actions Council needed to take to ensure it continues to remain debt free and with cash in the bank. 

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Council 1 Feb 2008
Council Supports a New Approach

OTAGO — At its meeting on Wednesday the Central Otago District Council considered a report from the Chief Executive Officer about adopting a more customer responsive and efficient approach called the Vanguard Method. 

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