News

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!

​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.