Otago Press Releases

Monte Christo Winery, the birthplace of Central Otago wine, is thrilled to announce its grand opening, inviting wine enthusiasts and history buffs alike to explore the rich heritage of New Zealand winemaking and enjoy a unique guest experience. Located in the heart of Central Otago, Monte Christo Winery promises to be a destination like no other.

Eco-friendly hotel supplier, Spire NZ, is excited to launch their plastic-free hotel amenities in New Zealand. The new range, available from October, will help more hoteliers and guest accommodation providers tackle the plastic waste problem.

Landmark Homes Wãnaka has just opened its innovative new Showhome on Aubrey Road

CLAAS Harvest Centre, Otago has announced the appointment of Daniel Scoles to the role of Dealer Principal as part of a succession plan that will eventually see him take over the family-owned dealership.

The Landmark Homes Central Otago team has today announced the opening of its new showhome in Cromwell. A beautiful, up-and-coming area with population growth of 29.2% since 2018…this is the place to be, and build, in Central Otago.

Promote Alexandra Inc. is excited to present the 8th annual Central Otago Craft Beer Festival on Saturday 8th February 2020, from 1pm to 8pm, to be held at Pioneer Park, Alexandra.

Locals looking for digital marketing solutions now have a new source of information, after local company Web Genius Otago recently launched a new website: www.webgeniusotago.co.nz.

Designer bag and accessories brand Common People has officially opened its first flagship store in Wanaka’s Town Centre, one of New Zealand’s most popular resort destinations for kiwis and tourists alike.

Something different is brewing in the hinterland of Central Otago.

ChargeNet New Zealand Ltd and Aurora Energy New Zealand Ltd are proud to announce a new partnership and plans to extend the charging network for electric vehicles in Dunedin, Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes.

Over the three months that the 4 Barrels Walking Wine Trail has been operating, hundreds of people armed with a trail map have embarked on the picturesque 8-kilometre loop which weaves around Lake Dunstan, past local orchards and vineyards and to four of Cromwell’s premium Tasting Rooms. The wine trail, the first of its kind in Central Otago, was developed by four Cromwell based wine producers; Aurum Wines, Misha’s Vineyard, Scott Base and Wooing Tree Vineyard.

After 6 months of research into ePortfolios, South Canterbury Kindergarten Association has decided to use Educa e-portfolios in their 11 Kindergartens. Kidsfirst Kindergartens is also planning to roll out Educa in a further seven of their kindergartens this year. Oamaru Kindergarten and Waimate Kindergarten Association have also decided to join Educa in 2016 after a successful trial period.

Otago University Locals Programme raised over $700 for Fibromyalgia Foundation as part of their fundraising campaign for the charity. The Bake Sale on the Leith Bridge was the first of 3 events with the next two being a buffet dinner at La Porchetta and the last a Quiz Night at The Bog.

Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail are celebrating the official opening of the first 4 (out of 8 total) sections of the trail. The full trail is expected to have a full opening later in 2013.

Harris Mountains Heli-Ski has triumphed at the Outdoors New Zealand Awards, winning the Adventure Tourism category.

For humble beginnings out of an Oamaru converted garage in 1987, Whitestone Cheese now employs over 50 staff throughout New Zealand. The factory is still based in Oamaru and is now producing over 20 different cheeses from cow, sheep and goat milk.

A local Taireri cyclist’s “hard working” attitude has captured the attention and sponsorship of an award-winning housing company, who have since gone on to extend their support even further…

McRaeway Homes successful Cromwell show home has now been sold! However, until late September this superb award-winning show home is still open by private appointment with McRaeway Homes.

Based in the Queenstown Lakes district of New Zealand, Reel Dreams Productions is a stand-alone film production company, specializing in high-end production of television commercials. “Everyone has a story and Reel Dreams tells that story through the wonder of film. Based in the Queenstown Lakes district of New Zealand, Reel Dreams Productions is a stand-alone film production company, specializing in high-end production of television commercials.

UK-based Neil MacKay demonstrated in a workshop how dyslexic children need to be given permission to learn differently.