News

​Partnership launched to plant and redevelop Half Mile

An MOU has been reached between the Central Otago District Council and the Haehaeata Natural Heritage Trust.

More Central Otago cemeteries available online

Ranfurly Cemetery now completed and Roxburgh Cemetery just begun.

Council proactive in meeting new drinking water standards

Central Otago District Council (CODC) has taken proactive steps to make sure that water in our district continues to meet the rising standard of water quality in New Zealand.

Council seeking community feedback on Teviot Valley Spatial Plan

Just released document outlines what the next 30 years may bring for the Teviot.

​Eat.Taste.Central regional menu set to launch

E.T.C. returns to venues across Central Otago from 20 October to 12 November 2023.

Teviot Valley doings - September-October 2023

An update from resident and community board member Cr Sally Feinerman.

Plan Change proposes to protect night sky

Submissions are invited for the Central Otago District Council’s Plan Change 22.

​Ranfurly water supply resilience investigation continues

Council will progress a business case to guide investment in water treatment upgrades for the Māniatoto water supplies.

​Community asked to contribute to photo wrap design for new toilets

​‘Bring 'em to Blossy’

Bringing some relief to our northern adopted community with southern hospitality.

Taking an historic cottage into the future

​It’s that time of year when Vallance Cottage in Alexandra comes out of hibernation, and flings open its doors for the first open day of the season this Sunday.

Central Mahi, back for 2023-24

The Central Otago District Council (CODC) is relaunching the campaign this season to help Central Otago employers attract and secure staff for the busy summer months.

Community Board first funding rounds for 2023-24

Central Otago’s community boards have allocated a number of community and promotions funding grants at their September meetings in the first of two funding rounds for the 2023-24 financial year.

Central Otago wellbeing project launched

The Central Otago District Council is embarking on a bold new project to create a vision of what our district might look like in 50 years’ time.

​Otago trails collaboration makes finals for New Zealand tourism award

The Otago Trails Marketing Group has earned a finalists’ spot in the annual Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) awards.

​Public Notice issued for right to demand a poll to change FPP

​CODC announces new Audit and Risk Chair

​CODC draft bridge strategy gives clarity to critical to-do list

The Council's roading team has identified priorities and provided insights into an estimated $20 million overhaul of the district’s ageing bridge network.

​Smarten up for Alexandra Pool - Update 6 September 2023

The Alexandra Pool is about to get a mini upgrade with the installation of new pool liners.

Review of Volumetric charging proposed to manage water use

The future supply of water and whether the current volumetric charging is sufficient to manage high water use is to be reviewed.