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Check out the Autumn issue of Central Connections, Council's quarterly newsletter. Archived newsletters are at the bottom of this page.

Central Matters

Look out for these six-weekly/bi-monthly updates in your local paper or look here for archived editions.

Issue four of Central Matters: Your CODC Community Update * Roading Special * (published in The News 7 February 2013)

Issue three of Central Matters: Your CODC Community Update (published in The News 22 November 2012)

Issue two of Central Matters: Your CODC Community Update (published in The News 4 October 2012)

View the first issue of Central Matters: Your CODC Community Update (published in The News 9 August 2012)

Media Releases 

348 submissions received on CODC’s draft annual plan - 16/05/13
Central Otago District Council 2013-14 Draft Annual Plan consultation closed on Monday, with the majority of submitters giving feedback on the key consultation issue of future water services funding options...

Hugely successful Day 1 of young driver competition - 16/05/13
Day One of Central’s Best Young Driver competition has been hailed a huge success...

Time for Council’s annual “report card” from its community -13/05/13
It’s that time of year again when the Central Otago District Council (CODC) gets an insight on how it is seen to be performing in the eyes of its residents...

Central Otago on show in Central North Island - 08/05/13
Tourism Central Otago (TCO) has just returned from another hugely successful cycling event in the North Island where Central Otago and its offerings were again centre stage...

Central's Best Young Driver Comp in full swing - 07/05/13
The Central's Best Young Driver competition is now in full swing, with 11 of the 24 contestants having completed their pre-competition assessment test...

Last days for submissions on CODC’s annual plan - 07/05/13
Central Otago residents have less than a week left to make submissions on Central Otago District Council’s Draft Annual Plan2013-14. Submissions close on Monday 13 May at 5pm...

Community urged to have say on plan for Molyneux Park - 02/05/13
The Vincent Community Board is urging the community to share its thoughts on a draft management plan for one of the district’s premier sports venues...

Entries open for Central Otago Awards - 01/05/13
Entries are now open for the 2013 Central Otago Awards...

Prizes announced for Central’s Best Young Driver comp - 30/04/13
The prizes packages have been finalised for Central’s Best Young Driver competition...

Cromwell i-SITE granted consent  - 26/04/13
A new visitor information centre for Cromwell has been granted resource consent...

Spots nearly filled for Central’s first young driver competition - 23/04/13
Two spots are still up for grabs for a young driver keen to vie for the title of Central’s Best Young Driver for 2013.

Children’s author Elizabeth Pulford visiting CO libraries - 23/04/13
Central Otago libraries will play host to prolific children’s author Elizabeth Pulford next month...

Work set to commence on Galloway Bridge repairs - 19/04/13
Motorists can expect delays at night from Sunday 28 April if their route takes in the Galloway Bridge, while repair work to the bridge’s joints is carried out...

Opportunity to Comment on Central’s Plan - 19/04/13
The Central Otago District Council has invited comments from members of the public as the first stage of the review of the Central Otago District Plan...

Future funding of water key consultation topic - 11/04/13
Central Otago District Council (CODC) has today (Thursday 11 April) approved its draft Annual Plan 2013-14...


For more information please contact
Maria De Cort
Communications and Strategy Coordinator
P: 03 440 0600
M: 021 991 952
E: mkd@codc.govt.nz

Media Release Archives

 March 2013

 

 Central Otago libraries and visitor centres now offering WiFi access - 21/03/13

 Water Matters - Number 1 14/03/13

  


February 2013

 

 Boards to consider future water funding and delegations - 28/02/13

Central Otago economic development strategy set for update - 28/02/13

Community approach to water use and management proposed - 13/02/13

Views sought on Alexandra Community Plan - 12/02/13 (issued on behalf of the Alexandra Community Planning Group)

Cromwell adopts second community plan - 04/02/13 (issued on behalf of the Cromwell & Districts Community Trust)

 
  

 January 2013

 

 Creative NZ arts and cultural funding workshop -16/01/13

 
  

 December 2012

 

 New photograph collection paints vivid picture of Central Otago's history - 18/12/12

Alexandra and Cromwell libraries have boredom busters covered - 10/12/12

 C.O. property owners asked to trim back spring growth - 05/12/12

 Towards Better Heritage Outcomes for Central Otago - 04/12/12 (release issued on behalf of the Central Otago Heritage Working Party and the Central Otago Heritage Trust)

 Local Food Tour comes to Alexandra - 04/12/12 (release issued on behalf of Central Otago REAP)

 
  

 November 2012

 

 Cromwell to host Wine Tourism Workshop - 23/11/12

 Digital Roadshow coming to Central - 22/11/12

 What is your vision for arts within Central Otago? - 20/11/12

 Mayor launches Central Otago's White Ribbon Campaign - 05/11/12
 National White Ribbon Campaign overview

 Central Otago invited to have input into Otago Digital Strategy - 02/11/12

 Millers Flat 10th Birthday Celebrations - 02/11/12

 Community Board extends wastewater consultation period - 01/11/12

 
  

 October 2012

 

 Time for action on wilding pines in Central Otago - 16/10/12

 Views sought on Cromwell Community Plan - 15/10/12 (release issued on behalf of the Cromwell & District Community Trust)

Cromwell community asked to give input into wastewater decisions - 08/10/12

 
  

 September 2012

 

 Operators told collaboration is key - 25/09/12

 Civil Defence Sector Posts a thing of the past for Central - 25/09/12

 ShakeOut reminder for Central Otago residents -17/09/12

 Former diplomat to take up economic development role at CODC - 17/09/12

 Residents of Alexandra – Decide your own future! 13/09/12

 Alexandra to host Cycling Tourism Workshop - 11/09/12

 Last call for submissions on heritage strategy -04/09/12

 CODC invites the public to delve into its archives - 03/09/12

 

 August 2012

 

 CODC invites online submissions for the first time - 22/08/12

 Report suggests rethink on representation - 09/08/12

 Planting for our future - 07/08/12 (issued on behalf of the Alexandra Rotary Club)

 Cromwell residents invited to have their say - 06/08/12 (issued on behalf of the Cromwell & District Community Trust)

 Alexandra and Cromwell libraries joining nationwide celebration of Mahy magic - 02/08/12

 

 

July 2012

 

 Community invited to give feedback on draft Central Otago Heritage Strategy - 31/07/12

 Last day to register dogs next Tuesday - 24/07/12

 Central Otago residents need to sign up to Shake Out! - 16/07/12

 New water charging framework formally adopted (Water Charges and You explained in The Central Otago News) 05/07/12

 

June 2012

 

 Second cycle of Cromwell community planning begins - 27/06/12 (issued on behalf of the Cromwell & Districts Community Trust)

  Independent panel set to report back to Council - 25/06/12

Golden opportunity to get into the Alexandra Library - 22/06/12

 Roxburgh Pipeline update - 21/06/12

 Work begins on Conroys Road historic retaining walls - 05/06/12

 
  

 May 2012

 

 Temporary 10kph speed limit for Galloway Bridge - 29/05/12

 CODC hopes forum brings supporters 'out of the woodwork' - 28/05/12

 Time for Council's annual "report card" from its community - 17/05/12

 Businesses capitalise on Trade & Enterprise Scheme - 17/05/12

 CODC Draft Long Term Plan approved for public consultation -  09/05/12

 Vandalism costs ratepayers - 08/05/12

 Representation Review drop-in sessions commence - 07/05/12

 Drink Safe Workshops - 07/05/12

 Central Otago cycling opportunities showcased in north and south - 02/05/12

 
 

April 2012

 

 Representation Review Panel asks “have we got it right?” - 16/04/12

 VCB explores development potential of plantation land - 04/04/12

 Progressing wastewater solutions top of CCB’s ‘to -do list’ - 03/04/12

 
  

March 2012

 

 Work to begin on Cromwell Cemetery shelterbelt - 23/03/12

 VCB modify Development Contribution levels for 2012-2015 - 19/03/12

 Central Otago kids given chance to learn water survival skills - 16/03/12

 CCB looks to purchase property to expand Old Cromwell Precinct - 16/03/12

 Central Otago visitor numbers on the rise - 13/03/12

 CCB adopts new process for funding promotional activities - 07/03/12

 Volumetric charging model proposed for setting water rates - 05/03/12

 Celebrate NZ Book Month at Central Otago libraries - 05/03/12

 Local promotion of the new Give Way rules - 05/03/12

 Roxburgh Community Board works hard to get rates down - 01/03/12

 

February 2012

 

Everyone ready to build it right? - 28/02/12

Community-led emergency planning gets off to a good start - 27/02/12

CODC appoints independent panel to lead representation review - 27/02/12

Cromwell town centre upgrade has green light - 23/02/12
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Community asked to share their heritage vision - 23/02/12

Cemetery apple tree’s origins sought - 15/02/12

New pedestrian crossing for Alexandra - 14/02/12

Connectivity the name of the game - 13/02/12

Community urged to get involved in Civil Defence - 07/02/12

Roxburgh a step closer to water that makes the grade - 03/02/12

CODC to undertake dye tests in Lake Dunstan - 02/02/12

 
 

January 2012

 

Water improvement investigations proceeding - 24/01/12

New irrigation systems to save water 24/01/12

Roxburgh and Teviot Valley adopt second community plan - 10/01/12

 

 

 

November 2011

 

Millers Flat to Host Cycling Tourism Workshop - 21/11/11

Cycling Tourism Workshop Presenters Inspire - 29/11/11

 

 

October 2011

 

Burn Cottage Road to be Sealed - 04/10/11

Ideas for Clyde Pool Site - 04/10/11

Organic Waste and the Waste Minimisation Plan - 13/10/11

Waste Minimisation and Management Plan Community Information Sessions - 06/10/11

Australian Travel Writers to Tour Central Otago - 27/10/11

Central Otago Business’ Minimise Waste - 20/10/11

 

Roxburgh Community Working Bee Planned - 31/10/11

 

 

September 2011

 

‘BackingBlack’- the All Blacks Fan Club, is coming! - 26/09/11

Feedback sought on Central Otago Waste Minimisation and Management Plan - 29/09/11

Draft Community Plan out for Submission - 16/09/11

Feedback sought on Draft Central Otago Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2011-2021 - 23/09/11

Maintaining Farm Productivity and Profits in an Uncertain Climate - 05/09/11

Feedback Sought on Draft Otago Central Rail Trail Plan - 12/09/11

 

 

August 2011

 

All Blacks to Visit Cromwell - 11/08/11

Tourism Operators Inspired - 24/08/11

 

 

July 2011

 

Cromwell Town Centre Upgrade Progress - 11/07/11

Cromwell Memorial Hall Redevelopment - 11/07/11

 

 

April 2011

 

Proposed Track Gets Go Ahead - 06/04/11

Commercial Space Register Set Up to Help Christchurch Business - 01/04/11

 

 

March 2011

 

Green Waste – Expressions of Interest - 14/03/11

Cars Parked in Reserves and Road Verges - 29/03/11

Bannockburn Hall Building Project - 23/03/11

 

 

 

February 2011

 

Central Otago District Council Preliminary By-Election Results - 10/02/11

Conroys Road to be Sealed - 21/02/11

Community input into Water Management - 14/02/11

Central Otago Offers Help to it’s Christchurch Neighbours - 23/02/11

 

 

January 2011

 

Entries Open for the 2011 Central Otago Awards - 25/01/11

A Tough Year for Central Otago Economy - 28/01/11

 

 

December 2010

 

Meter Installation Continues - 07/12/10

Council says "Watch The Drops" - 20/12/10

Water Supply Treatment Upgrade Project - 10/12/10

Pioneer Park Decision - 22/12/10

Cromwell-Pisa Walking and Cycling Track Proposal - 17/12/10

A By-election for Central Otago - 22/12/10

Draft Plan out for Submission - 17/12/10

 

 

 

November 2010

 

Nominations Open for Local By-Elections - 23/11/10

 

 

 

October 2010

 

Make Your Vote Count - 04/10/10

Bannockburn Community Centre Upgrade - 12/10/10

Roundabout for Cromwell - 05/10/10

 

 

 

August 2010

 

Safety Improvements Planned for Waenga Drive - 12/08/10

 

 

 

July 2010

 

Nominations Open for Local Government Candidates - 20/07/10

 

 

 

June 2010

 

Alexandra Aquatics Sells to Vincent Community Board - 08/06/10

Feedback on Naseby’s Draft Community Plan - 22/06/10

Building New Cromwell Visitor Centre Delayed - 10/06/10

Camping in Central Otago - 23/06/10

Cromwell Golf Course Redevelopment Proceeds - 14/06/10

TVNZ Breakfast Coming to Ophir and Naseby - 25/06/10

 

 

May 2010

 

Water Meter Reading and Billing - 06/05/10

 

 

 

April 2010

 

Maniototo Ward Water Charges - 28/04/10

Entries now Open for the Central Otago Awards - 27/04/10

Draft Urban Design Report for Cromwell Town Centre available for feedback - 19/04/10

Water Meter Charging - 16/04/10

Draft Annual Plan out for Consultation - 16/04/10

 

 

 

March 2010

 

Footpath Management Policy - 31/03/10

Tourism Adds Value to Local Economy - 15/03/10

Economic Profile of Central Otago Released - 19/03/10

Australian Travel Wholesalers to Visit Central Otago - 12/03/10

Cromwell Town Centre Urban Planning Public Meeting - 19/03/10

Australian's are Discovering Central Otago - 12/03/10

 

 

February 2010

 

Auditor General Reports on Local Authorities Performance - 26/02/10

 

 

 

January 2010

 

Water Meter Reading - 25/01/10

Submissions Still Wanted - 20/01/10

 

 

 

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