News

​Central Otago’s growing tourism offering signals a bright future

Significant private and public investment in tourism is expected in next few years.

Otago-wide report provides wellbeing insights

Otago councils are set to gain a better understanding of what wellbeing means in their districts.

Section of Roxburgh street to be stopped

Decision by Central Otago District Council to stop part of Branxholm Street.

​Council gives consent to demolish Cromwell hall

The Central Otago District Council (CODC) has approved demolition of the existing Cromwell Memorial Hall.

​Bringing cabinet art to life in Central Otago

The Chorus/Council cabinet art programme is back to give local artists the opportunity to showcase their artwork in the district.

​Felling stage complete at Half Mile

The reserve will reopen to the public on Tuesday (11 July 2023).

Cromwell: A small town with a big project

Progress report on Cromwell's state-of-the-art hall and events centre.

Eden Hore collection gifted with three new garments

​Council gives thanks for new donation of garments into Eden Hore collection.

​CODC sets rates rise for 2023-24

The Council HAS signed off on an 11.2% rates rise across the district.

​Amended Roading Bylaw in place

Lake Dunstan Water Supply officially opens

​Working through challenges at Cromwell Pool

The first full winter in operation is proving to be a challenge for the new heating system at the Cromwell Pool.

​Sustainable Trails Conference coming to Cromwell

CO Business Events has secured the hosting of this prestigious conference in March.

​Council welcomes future-focused report

CODC welcomes release of the Future for Local Government report.

​Teviot dog park idea to be revisited with dog control review

​Making Central Otago pools safer

Rescues of children under 8 makes for scary numbers.

Lake Dunstan Water Supply officially opens Thursday

A special ceremony and blessing will be held at the treatment plant site.

VCB selects community ideas for consideration in LTP

The VCB has put community ideas into the mix for consideration in its draft long-term planning process

​New kerbside collection update - getting the show on the road

Our new kerbside collection trucks have arrived in Central Otago!

Call out for community input into reserves plan

​Community input into the management of Omakau and Ophir’s reserves will be sought in the coming weeks.