HERITAGE IN THE NEWS
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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 [...]
Postmistress bids farewell after 26 years
Otago Daily News, 5 Aug 2025 After more than two decades of handwritten letters, local gossip and cheerful hellos across the counter, Val Butcher is stepping down from her post. The much-loved postmistress of the Ophir Post Office has called time on her 26-year career, retiring from one of [...]
Riverside Park making steady progress
The Central App, 22 July 2025 The new Riverside Park development in downtown Alexandra, Kāmoanahaehae, has been secured with a retaining wall, and landscaping is underway. Stage one of the $3.2M project at the end of Tarbert Street was recently reprioritised to ensure better stability of the site. The [...]
Iconic heritage-listed Cardrona Hotel goes on the market
Stuff - 3 July 2025 One of the country’s most photographed pubs - and a fixture of the Central Otago landscape - is going on the market. Expressions of interest open on Friday for the 162-year-old, heritage-listed Cardrona Hotel. Cade Thornton, who has owned the pub with his partner [...]
Our winter newsletter is out!
Our winter newsletter is out. It features a fascinating story on the history of the moa in Central Otago, a look at Murray Radka's passion for preserving roses, plus more. Click here to read the newsletter.
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