Articles tagged with Central Otago
Wānaka Now Offers Publicly Funded X-Ray and Ultrasound Services Locally
2 weeks ago | 180 viewsPublicly funded X-ray and ultrasound services are now available locally in Wānaka, eliminating the need for patients to travel outside the area for routine diagnostic imaging. This expansion, expected to provide around 2,900 imaging tests over 18 months, responds to community feedback and aims to improve timely access to healthcare for rural residents. The new service operates through outsourcing arrangements and requires referrals via the Community Referred Radiology Programme, while urgent imaging remains at Dunstan Hospital in Clyde.
Tags: Wānaka Simeon Brown Matt Doocey diagnostic imaging ultrasound rural health Central Otago Community Referred Radiology Programme Dunstan HospitalGovernment Invests $2M in Central Otago’s Falls Dam Replacement Pre-Construction
4 weeks ago | 247 viewsThe Government is providing a $2 million loan through the Regional Infrastructure Fund to support pre-construction work on replacing the aging Falls Dam near St Bathans, vital for irrigating 8,000 hectares of Central Otago farmland. The funding will help Manuherikia River Limited assess regulatory, engineering, and financial aspects to ensure a secure and sustainable water supply for horticulture, viticulture, and farming. This project aims to enhance the region’s economic and climate resilience by delivering reliable irrigation and supporting higher-value land uses, with pre-construction expected to take about two years.
Tags: Mark Patterson Falls Dam Central Otago Manuherikia River Limited Regional Infrastructure Fund irrigation horticulture viticulture sheep farming water infrastructureSouthern Way Campaign Boosts Lower South Island Tourism with $459K Funding
2 months ago | 348 viewsThe New Zealand Government is investing $459,250 in the Southern Way campaign to promote the lower South Island to Australian visitors, highlighting unique local attractions and hospitality. The campaign, running from April to June 2026, involves collaboration among regional tourism organizations to offer themed itineraries and travel deals that support local businesses and communities. This funding is part of a larger $3.69 million initiative aimed at boosting regional tourism during the autumn and early winter seasons.
Tags: Louise Upston Southern Way Great South Tourism Waitaki Enterprise Dunedin Clutha Development Tourism Central Otago Destination Queenstown Lake Wanaka Tourism Regional Tourism Boost FundNZ Uses Drone and Thermal Imaging Tech to Boost Bovine TB Eradication Efforts
3 months ago | 392 viewsBiosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard announced that the Government is trialling thermal imaging drones to monitor possum populations, the main spreaders of bovine tuberculosis (TB), in challenging terrains like Central Otago. This technology enables more efficient, targeted possum control by accessing remote areas and reducing the high costs and difficulties of traditional methods such as trapping and helicopter operations. The initiative aims to enhance TB eradication efforts, protecting farmers and taxpayers by ultimately reducing possum numbers to a level where the disease cannot persist.
Tags: Andrew Hoggard OSPRI bovine tuberculosis possum control drone technology thermal imaging Central Otago New Zealand farmers disease eradication TB eradicationNew Zealand's Gold Mining Boom: Economic Opportunities and Prosperity on the Horizon
4 months ago | 460 viewsNew Zealand's Resources Minister Shane Jones highlights the country's potential gains from the global interest in gold and minerals, emphasizing the economic opportunities presented by a significant gold discovery in Central Otago. The mining permit granted to Matakanui Gold Limited for the Rise and Shine prospect is expected to create jobs, boost local economies, and generate substantial revenues for the government through royalties and taxes. The government's commitment to utilizing mineral resources for regional development, job creation, and economic prosperity is underscored by the fast-track approval process for mining projects like Bendigo-Ophir and the financing of the Snowy River Gold Mine development by Endura Mining.
Tags: Shane Jones New Zealand gold minerals mining permit Matakanui Gold Limited Santana Minerals Central Otago Endura Mining