HERITAGE IN THE NEWS
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Updated history reflects change
Otago Daily Times, 26 November 2025 It is hard to believe the landscape of Queenstown’s Gibbston valley was dominated 40 years ago, in 1985 — the same year Anne Cook released her history of the area — by five high country runs. Philip Chandler talks to her husband John [...]
New face behind counter at historic Ophir Post Office
The Central App, 21 October 2025 The next chapter in Ophir’s postal history has begun, with Harriet Cameron stepping into the role of postmistress. The Galloway resident becomes the latest in a line of postal workers to serve at the town’s post office - New Zealand’s oldest continually operating one. [...]
New community space opens – Kāmoanahaehae – Riverside Park
The Central App, 29 September 2025 After months of careful planning and construction, the next stage of Alexandra’s Kāmoanahaehae Riverside Park is now complete, offering the community an upgraded space to gather, connect and enjoy the riverside. The stage of the project centred on the new plaza was acknowledged on [...]
Our Spring newsletter is out!
Our spring newsletter is out. Read about the history of ice skating on the Lower Manorburn Dam, an old pair of ice skates, and a set of gold scales which were used in Alexandra in the 1800s, plus more. Click here to read the newsletter.
Cromwell goldpanning crew bring taste of NZ to Spain
The Central App, 11 September 2025 A contingent from Central Otago has been spreading a little Kiwi magic in Spain ahead of next year’s World Gold Panning Championships in Cromwell. Terry Davis, who is part of the crew charged with hosting the event, said the delegation’s mission at this [...]
Historic finds in cemetery development
The Central App, 12 August 2025 A cemetery plan for future burials in Naseby had to be amended after an archaeologist report found pre-1900 features within the existing site that needed protection. A report to the Maniototo Community Board last week from Central Otago District Council parks and recreation [...]
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