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Communication

To keep informed about Council news there are media releases and the quarterly newsletter Central Connections.

Media releases

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May

Annual Plan Submissions - released 13/05/08 (pdf 69kb)
Over two hundred and sixty submissions were received to Council’s 2008/09 Annual Plan, which closed on Wednesday 7 May. Eighty of these submissions related to the change in the Alexandra Ward boundary, which affected three hundred and forty properties previously in the Earnscleugh Ward. The change in ward boundaries was due to the Local Government Commission’s ruling on electoral boundaries.

April

Cromwell Swim Centre Redevelopment Gets Sign Off - released 24/04/08 (pdf 72kb)
Yesterday Council staff were delighted to receive the sign off for the Code of Compliance Certificate for the Cromwell Swim Centre redevelopment.

Utilities Maintenance Contract - released 4/04/08 (pdf 64kb)
At its meeting on 2 April 2008 Council approved the award of its Utilities Infrastructure Maintenance Contract to Delta Utilities Services Ltd. The contract includes the operation and maintenance of all Council owned water/wastewater/stormwater networks and treatment facilities.

March

District Plan to become Operative - released 27/03/08 (pdf 85kb)
At its meeting on 27 February the Planning and Environment Committee of the Central Otago District Council resolved that the Central Otago District Plan will become operative on 1 April 2008.

Retaining Wall Gets Revamp - released 14/03/08 (pdf
Good news, from a decision to action. The Clutha Management Committee agreed to allocate $10,000 towards fixing the retaining wall near the Alexandra boat ramp at its meeting last month.

Additional Parking locations for Motor Caravans - released 14/03/08 (pdf 80kb)
With the expected size of the rally in mind, local community boards have approved temporary additional parking for NZMCA members so they can take the opportunity to experience our ‘World of Difference’.

Up coming By Election - released 7/03/08 (pdf 76kb0
Voting is about to get underway in the by-elections to fill a vacancy on the Maniototo Community Board and the Alexandra Ward of the Vincent Community Board.

Archives


All media releases are pdf files and range in size between 65kb and 90kb unless stated.

February 2008
Waipiata Community Plan - 4/02/08	Cromwell Community Plan - 18/02/08
Council moves on Affordable Housing in Central Otago - 4/02/08	New Dog Signs to be Installed - 22/02/08
A Special Celebrity for Bike Wise - 8/02/07	On your bike - 25/02/08

January 2008
Council Supports a New Approach - 30/01/08	Cromwell / Bannockburn Sprinkler Ban - 21/01/08
Positive Steps by Council - 30/01/08	Condolence Books - 16/01/08
Central Otago to Become a Film Friendly District - 30/01/08	Cromwell Golf Club Proposal - 8/01/08
Cromwell / Bannockburn Water Supply - Sprinkler Ban - 23/01/08

December 2007
Ranfurly Water Supply - Sprinkler Ban - 5/12/07	Cromwell Swim Centre Opening - 19/12/07
Alexandra Christmas Lights have Disappeared - 10/12/07	Community Outcomes - 19/12/07
Rural Study Findings Released - 10/12/07	Green Bridge Gets a Facelift - 19/12/07
Ranfurly Sprinkler Ban Lifted - 11/12/07	Council gives Green Light to the Drinking Water Strategy - 19/12/07
‘Going into Business’ booklet available online - 12/12/07	Share the Road - 20/12/07
New Signs for Visitor Centres - 13/12/07	Draft Community Plans out for Community Feedback - 21/12/07
New parking restrictions for Alexandra and Cromwell - 14/12/07	Proposed Key Changes to District Plan - 21/12/07

November 2007
Central Otago Food Showcase series kicks off in Cromwell - 6/11/07	Clyde Community Plan Working Group to Give an Update - 21/11/07
Central Otago Food Showcase moves to Queenstown - 19/11/07	Proposed New Playground for Clyde - 21/11/07

October 2007
Alexandra Water Supply –Taste/Odour Update - 3/10/07	Pack, Back and Attach - 17/10/07
A Showcase Event not to be Missed - 17/10/07	Cromwell Community Plan Survey - 24/10/07
Hayes Wind Farm Decision - 31/10/07

September 2007
Cromwell Community Plan Underway - 12/09/07	Survey Well Received - 17/09/07
National award for Alexandra i-Site - 14/09/07	Visitor Information Centre Network to Remain as Four Centres - 19/09/07
End of an Era for Community Board - 17/09/07	Alexandra Water Supply –Taste/Odour Issues - 25/09/07

August 2007
Partial Liquor Ban Recommended - 2/08/07	Central Otago’s Safe Lifestyles Project reaches major milestone - 10/08/07
Tourism Operators help Promote Central Otago - 8/08/07	US Tourism Trade Targeted by Central Otago - 21/08/07
A Coordinated Approach to Managing Tourism in Central - 8/08/07	Time Running out for Candidates in Local Elections - 21/08/07
Community’s Aspirations are being Achieved - 8/08/07	New Name for Waste Plan- 22/08/07
Quality Media Coverage for Central Otago - 8/08/07	Central Otago Profiled at National Tourism Conference - 27/08/07

July 2007
Final Hearing Day - 09/07/07	Register Dogs this Month - 17/07/07
Bridge Piers are Looking Good - 12/07/07	“Apple Futures” - 26/07/07
Saturday Markets return to Pioneer Park - 16/07/07	Nominations now open for local government candidates - 27/07/07 (107kb)
New Board's Responsibility - 16/07/07	Local election candidates’ workshops - 27/07/07
Alexandra CBD Upgrade - 16/07/07

June 2007
Proposed Liquor Ban- 6/06/07	Completion of Road Improvements Deferred- 21/06/07
Finalists for 2007 Central Otago Awards Announced- 7/06/07	Meridian Energy Hearings Postponed- 21/06/07
Organic Apple Programme to be launched in Roxburgh- 20/06/07	Your Feedback on Proposed Liquor Ban- 21/06/07
Draft Tarras Community Plan Launched- 21/06/07	Central Otago Awards Winners- 27/06/07

May 2007
A Central Otago Experience for US Travel Agents - 01/05/07	Clyde and Bannockburn Reservoirs - 17/05/07
Good Feedback on Draft Annual Plan - 15/05/07	New Speed Limits Come into Force - 21/05/07
TRENZ - Central Otago Collectively Embraces the World - 17/05/07

April 2007
Green Light for Cromwell Swim Centre Upgrade - 04/04/07	Local Government Commission Determination - 10/04/07
Project Hayes Wind Farm - Planners recommendations distributed - 04/04/07	Food and Wine Tourism in Central Otago - 25/04/07
Recreation a key driver for Tourism - 04/04/07	Future of Molyneux Stadium - 30/04/07
Tourism Standards of Service - 04/04/07	Nominations now closed for the Central Otago Awards - 30/04/07
Alexandra Central Business District Upgrade - 04/04/07

Central Connections

Council's quarterly newsletter sent out to all ratepayers.

Latest edition - Summer 2008 (pdf 213kb)

Archives

Summer 2008 (213kb)
Summer 2007 (224kb)	Autumn 2007 (316kb)	Winter 2007 (230kb)	Spring 2007 (271kb)
Summer 2006 (457kb)	Autumn 2006 (201kb)	Winter 2006 (189kb)	Spring 2006 (3.21MB)
Summer 2005 (250kb)	Autumn 2005 (259kb)	August 2005 (293kb)	Spring 2005 (805kb)

For more information please contact the:

Communications Manager
Shirley Howden
Ph: 03 440 0624
Email: shirley.howden@codc.govt.nz