Trust brings Central Otago museums together

2022-05-10T16:41:03+12:00

Central Otago News - 21 April 2022 After a difference of interpretation last year left Alexandra District Museum Inc (ADMI) without Central Otago District Council (CODC) funding, a new trust has been set up to foster sharing of resources between museums in the district. The [...]

Trust brings Central Otago museums together2022-05-10T16:41:03+12:00

More than 40 vehicles attend rally

2021-11-23T11:02:31+13:00

By Shannon Thompson - The News, 5 November 2021 Cromwell revisited the past at the weekend. The Central Otago branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand hosted the National Veteran Car and Motorcycle Rally in the town. More than 40 “veterans” vehicles manufactured [...]

More than 40 vehicles attend rally2021-11-23T11:02:31+13:00

Unique site’s history celebrated

2021-11-23T10:37:17+13:00

The News: By Shannon Thomson The News - 28 October 2021 A classic Kiwi story marked a century on Sunday. Hayes Homestead – a Heritage New Zealand-managed property at Oturehua turned 100 last Monday. The homestead was built by Bernard and Stanley Hayes for their [...]

Unique site’s history celebrated2021-11-23T10:37:17+13:00

Our Spring Newsletter is out

2021-11-23T11:22:17+13:00

Take a look at the Spring edition of our print newsletter. Feature stories include: the life and times of McNulty House, the legacy of Choie Sew Hoy, our region’s gold dredging boom and more… If you’d like to receive a copy, email us at [email protected]. [...]

Our Spring Newsletter is out2021-11-23T11:22:17+13:00

Reburbished Clyde signs installed

2021-11-23T11:24:22+13:00

After at least 12 years, the signs erected by Promote Dunstan on the main highway have been replaced. Over the years they had become discoloured. The signs are the same although Rory Butler, who designed them, has made a slight alteration to make the buildings [...]

Reburbished Clyde signs installed2021-11-23T11:24:22+13:00

Catlins life inspires heritage co-ordinator

2021-11-23T11:21:05+13:00

Otago Daily Times , 30 June 2021 For Clutha’s new community heritage co-ordinator, the role is something of a trip down memory lane. Former Catlins resident Tiffany Jenks took on the position for Clutha District Libraries in April, and described it on Monday as "a [...]

Catlins life inspires heritage co-ordinator2021-11-23T11:21:05+13:00

Musuem Winter Series tackles town namesake

2021-06-28T14:27:57+12:00

The News 24 June 2021 What’s in a name? The first event in the Cromwell Museum Winter Series 2021 will ask that question on Sunday when the name Cromwell, Oliver that is, and his links to the town allegedly named after him will be explored. [...]

Musuem Winter Series tackles town namesake2021-06-28T14:27:57+12:00

Dredge tailings listed as category 1 historic place

2021-06-23T15:51:46+12:00

Otago Daily Times, 23 June 2021 [Image courtesy of Department of Conservation] The moon-like landscape of the Earnscleugh Tailings near Alexandra has been named as a category 1 listed historic place by Heritage New Zealand. The tailings on the bank of the Clutha River consist [...]

Dredge tailings listed as category 1 historic place2021-06-23T15:51:46+12:00

St Bathans Post Office stands tall with category 1 heritage listing

2021-11-23T11:28:23+13:00

Central News 17 June 2021 Designed by Public Works Department architect in 1909, the St Bathans Post Office has gained a category 1 heritage listing in recognition of its outstanding and nationally significant interior.  Heritage New Zealand assessment adviser, Sarah Gallagher, said the post office [...]

St Bathans Post Office stands tall with category 1 heritage listing2021-11-23T11:28:23+13:00

Three months to sway CODC over museum move

2021-06-11T10:28:23+12:00

The News  11 June 2021 Central Otago Heritage Trust chairman David Ritchie has successfully convinced the Central Otago District Council to delay bringing museum management in-house. The district’s museum sector now has three months to convince the council it can work together on a management [...]

Three months to sway CODC over museum move2021-06-11T10:28:23+12:00
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