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  • 2 days ago | odt.co.nz | Julie Asher

    You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsCentral OtagoA shortfall in funding for a riverside park in Alexandra will be made up from Vincent Community Board reserves, tipping the council contribution to the project over the $1 million mark.

  • 2 days ago | odt.co.nz | Julie Asher

    Thursday, 26 June 2025 You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsCentral OtagoA resolution to delegate to the mayor and a councillor approval of key issues reports for Santana Minerals fast-track application was reviewed at yesterday’s Central Otago District Council meeting with one councillor suggesting she would bring a sleeping bag to chambers if necessary to get the work done.

  • 3 days ago | odt.co.nz | Julie Asher

    The lack of a commercial kitchen is a driver in the closure of one of the courses at the Otago Polytechnic Central Campus. Deputy executive director academic delivery Chris Williamson and deputy executive director industry training and innovation Mark Cartwright said in a joint statement three programmes — one each in Cromwell and Wānaka and one in Dunedin — were under review. Otago Polytechnic has a campus in Cromwell town and one in Bannockburn.

  • 1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Julie Asher

    You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsCentral OtagoA $150,000 funding boost from the Otago Community Trust has brought the vision of a new sport and recreation hub in the small Central Otago village of Millers Flat one step closer. The project, led by local community group Teviot Prospects, plans to transform a rundown reserve into a vibrant hub catering to both residents and visitors.

  • 1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Julie Asher

    You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsCentral OtagoSmall but mighty might be the new tagline for a small Central Otago town better known for pies and apples than architectural genius. Roxburgh’s swimming pool — the Ida MacDonald Punawai Ora community pool — has been scooping awards since its opening at the end of 2023.

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Julie Asher
Julie Asher @jlasher
7 Jun 23

Am here at #CMCBaltimore with the @OSVNews team! Lunchtime here but one our first priorities before sharing a meal was to pray for @Pontifex and his quick recovery from his surgery today! https://t.co/KviXCUrdcO

Julie Asher
Julie Asher @jlasher
14 Feb 23

Sharing some Valentines on display @FranciscanMon for this Valentine's Day: While his parents were still living, Brother Simon McKay, OFM, now 86, sent them a card each St. Valentine’s Day (1955-1981). The friars treasure these cards, on display in church lobby at the monastery. https://t.co/fxTjIkEs7t

Julie Asher
Julie Asher @jlasher
1 Feb 23

What a beautiful dress! Thank you for sharing @Cindy_Wooden & for your terrific reporting on yet another papal trip for @CatholicNewsSvc

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