The Central App

09/06/2026

A group of Cromwell dog walkers has filed official information requests, contacted the Department of Internal Affairs, and launched a formal submission to the community board, claiming the decision to ban the public from the Sandflat Rd forest followed a flawed process.

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Cromwell Dogs challenges the Sandflat Rd pine forest ban, citing a flawed process and a 97% loss of off-leash space. Read the full community dispute here.

08/06/2026

Central Otago District Council will decide on Wednesday which options to put to the public in a major review of how rates are collected across the district.

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Central Otago District Council is reviewing how rates are collected, with options including switching to capital value and doubling commercial rates. Find out how it affects you.

07/06/2026

From Melbourne to minus four. Meet the figure skating coach who's taken Alexandra by surprise (and vice versa).

Two-time Australian Junior Pairs champion Tremayne Bevan swapped city life for small-town Central Otago this winter, and the cold has been quite the welcome.

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Australian figure skating champion Tremayne Bevan talks about adapting to life, cold weather, and coaching the youth in Alexandra for the winter season.

04/06/2026

After years of false starts, a revamp of Cromwell's town centre is back on the Central Otago District Council agenda, with the establishment of a steering group to push the project forward.

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After years of false starts, a new steering group has been established to drive the long-awaited redevelopment of the Cromwell Mall. Find out who is on the committee and what it means for the town's future.

03/06/2026

Local jobs, no fuss. Trades, hospitality, and office roles. Find or list a job today.

Check out our 'jobs' section: https://centralapp.nz/jobs/page-1/63daccab94752f002c2a0e1f

02/06/2026

The Cromwell Community Board has paused plans to harvest 60 hectares of pine trees on Sandflat Rd, but the forestry block will remain off-limits to dog walkers and other members of the public.

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The Cromwell Community Board has deferred the Sandflat Rd pine harvest due to rising costs, but the area will remain closed to dog walkers over safety risks.

01/06/2026

Hundreds gathered in Omakau to bid a final, moving farewell to beloved local shearer Murray 'Kirky' Kirk, remembered by his family and peers as a "good Southern man gone too soon."

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Hundreds gathered in Omakau to celebrate the life and legacy of local Central Otago shearer Murray Kirk, remembering his incredible work ethic, humour, and community spirit.

29/05/2026

Available for adoption at Animal Rehab Central!

28/05/2026

King’s Birthday weekend is the perfect excuse to slow down, wrap up warm, and explore our historic towns as they embrace the winter season.

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King's Birthday activities in Central Otago

28/05/2026

Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster’s findings from the Manage My Health cyber incident has been welcome news for WellSouth Primary Health Network.

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"WellSouth COO Damon Campbell responds to the Privacy Commissioner's findings on the Manage My Health cyber incident, highlighting systemic security failures."