News

Management plan now in place for Omākau reserves

​The Omākau Reserve Management Plan, which was consulted on recently, was adopted by the Central Otago District Councill this week (29 November 2023).

​Next Steps for Central Otago Wastewater Projects

Council gives the green light to further investigate improved wastewater treatment for Alexandra, Clyde and Omakau.

Consultation for proposed speed limit changes begins

Next lot of speed limit changes up for community feedback

Council to take over Ettrick Cemetery

Meet the IM Team of the Year

– they’re our Central Otago District Council information and records management “hot shots”.

Public enjoy a good day out at Lake Dunstan plant open day

Hear how the Lake Dunstan plant open day went at Clyde on Saturday

Eden Hore collection attracts prestigious history grant

The Eden Hore Collection's co-patron is carrying on the good work.

Rakatahi Youth Internship Role on offer for future young leader

The Central Otago District Council (CODC) is on the lookout for a potential young visionary!

​Open Day planned at Lake Dunstan water treatment plant

A closer look at the inner workings of the biggest infrastructure project Central Otago.

​Welcoming Communities gathers momentum

Now in its second year of rolling out the welcome mat to newcomers on behalf of Central Otago District Council.

​New policies adopted by Council

A revised Procurement Policy has been adopted by the Central Otago District Council.

Council meeting cancelled on Tuesday 31 October 2023

​Southern communities make the Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2024 list

An endorsement from global travel authority Lonely Planet confirms what Central Otago and Southern Lakes communities have known all along.

​Plan change ratified to rezone rural land to industrial at Cromwell

The Central Otago District Council has approved a change to the District Plan that will allow about 65 hectares of rural land to be rezoned industrial.

​Goldfields pupils’ plea: Don’t let our greenways turn into brownways

The Cromwell Community Board had a visit from Goldfields School pupils to their meeting on Tuesday.

Resident survey results inform Council

​Omakau and Ophir reserves plan going before Council

Amendments to the plan have been accepted by the Vincent Community Board (VCB) with the final plan to be presented to Council for adoption.

Omakau Hub project on track

​One year on and going strong - the Omakau Community Hub Project is making significant progress.

Soft Plastic recycling makes a comeback

​Soft Plastic recycling has returned to Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes after a hiatus of five years.

​Exceptional Wine and Food Showcase for Eat.Taste.Central.

Take those taste buds out of winter hibernation - E.T.C.'s back!