Central Otago Welcome Guide

Welcome to

CENTRALOTAGO

A GUIDE FOR NEW RESIDENTS

Welcome to

CENTRAL OTAGO It is my great pleasure as Mayor to be welcoming you to Central Otago. How fortunate we all are to live here, in what I believe is the best part of the best country in the world today.

Central Otago is a place of contrasts – from the heat of summer to the crispness of winter, from the blue of the lakes to the brown of the hills. It is truly a World of Difference.

Please take the time to explore the whole district and see for yourself just how much this special place has to offer.

Find the time to travel off the State Highways to explore the full scope of our area.

This is a great place to call home. Get used to people being jealous when you tell them where you live and to friends and family wanting to visit.

This brochure has some useful starting points to the Council services and facilities. Our Council is heavily focussed on customer services. We are here to help!

I like to be out and about throughout Central Otago, so please feel free to come up and say Hi and let me know how you are settling in.

Tim Cadogan Central Otago Mayor

www.centralotagonz.com www.centralotagonz.com offers a fabulous range of information to help you get to know more about your new region.

Browse the site to find out about the Central Otago way of life, doing business here and getting out and about discovering the district.

LIVE HERE

This tells you about our people, our communities, the services available and the array of community groups and recreational activities on offer.

DO BUSINESS HERE

Here you’ll find information about employment, starting a business in Central Otago and the key industries in the region. You’ll also find helpful resources including strategies and research reports, business support and training, and details of business groups in the area.

VISIT HERE

This section provides all the information you need to enjoy your Central Otago experience, including things to do, places to visit, accommodation, wine and food, and local events.

www.centralotagonz.com

i-SITEs i-SITEs are a great place to go if you’re new to town and want to explore the region.

If you’re after maps, brochures on walking or cycling tracks and trails, or information on local events including markets, activities and attractions head to an i-SITE.

There are connecting transport services to Dunedin, Christchurch and Queenstown. Our i-SITEs can let you know about available options and even book your seat.

There are also courtesy coaches from some bars and restaurants.

Contact Alexandra

Cromwell

Ranfurly

Roxburgh

21 Centennial Avenue (03) 262 7999 3 Charlemont Street (03) 444 1005

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Central Otago is blessed with a significant number of parks, reserves and domains. These areas cater for a multitude of recreational and sporting pursuits. These include sporting venues, places to swim, walk, cycle or play, and off-leash dog exercise areas.

Find out more about what our parks have to offer.

www.codc.govt.nz/parks

CENTRAL OTAGO LIBRARIES

As a Central Otago resident you are invited to join your local library. Membership is free.

Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District councils operate their libraries in partnership. Library membership gives you access to 14 branches. Items can be borrowed and returned to any branch.

Our libraries offer a great range of items – books, jigsaws, CDs, DVDs, newspapers, magazines, e-books and e-audio. Some branches have WiFi and public computers available to use.

School holiday programmes are run at our Alexandra, Cromwell, Roxburgh and Maniototo Libraries.

http://libraries.codc-qldc.govt.nz

Regional Identity The Central Otago people are passionate about this place and have developed a unique proposition for the region.

From its landscapes and seasons, to its people, products and experiences, Central Otago leaves you with a lasting sense of difference.

Because we wanted to protect and preserve those things we valued and the quality of life we are privileged to have here, we developed “A World of Difference�.

Having a unique mark and single expression helps to remind us of what we love about Central Otago. It defines our special difference.

We know that people who are passionate about Central Otago are people who care about this place and embrace the regional values in their everyday lives. We know you will want to do this too.

You can find out more about our place, our values, our stories, our people and our partners at:

www.aworldofdifference.co.nz

Resilient Communities Alexandra Community House on Centennial Avenue is the base for a number of social service agencies such as the Alexandra Community Advice Network, Central Otago Budgeting Service, Plunket, Age Concern, along with rural education provider Central Otago REAP. www.coreap.org.nz The Cromwell Resource Centre at 5 Murray Terrace provides community advice, support and resources. www.cromwellresource.co.nz

Be Prepared Make the Emergency Management Otago website www.otagocdem.govt.nz your go to place to help you prepare and respond to emergencies. The site includes a section with information specific to Central Otago, including contacts, community response plans and Civil Defence Centre locations.

Otago Rural Fire Authority ORFA is responsible for all the rural fire functions of the five territorial authorities within Otago and the Department of Conservation. For more information on fire seasons, permits, volunteering and rural fire control head to www.otagoruralfire.org.nz You should call 111 when you need immediate help with a life threatening or time critical emergency.

Keep in Touch Ways to keep in touch with Council news:

• Check out our weekly CODC Noticeboard published on page 5 of The News

• Hop on to our website www.codc.govt.nz where we regularly post news and highlight what’s topical • ‘Like’ Central Otago District Council on Facebook • Keep an eye on your letterbox for The FlipSide Council newsletter each April and October.

SHARE YOUR VIEWS

We value your feedback because it helps us improve our services. We encourage you to get involved in helping us plan for the future of our community.

You have the opportunity to share your views by responding to draft proposals, attending community meetings, or sharing your views via our online forms.

Current consultations are listed on our website at www.codc.govt.nz/consultation.

Contact Us: Central Otago District Council PO Box 122 Alexandra 9340

info@codc.govt.nz

Your Elected Reps On Council’s website you’ll find information about the Mayor, Councillors and your local Community Board members.

Central Otago District Council has four community boards – Vincent (Alexandra and EarnscleughManuherikia wards), Cromwell, Maniototo and the Teviot Valley.

Council is led by the Mayor. There are 10 councillors elected by ward.

Council and its committees, and Community Boards meet on a six-weekly cycle and meetings are open to the public. You’ll find a meeting calendar on our website. Meetings are advertised in The News.

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Every property in the collection area is supplied with wheelie bins for mixed recyclables, glass and rubbish.

Rubbish is collected fortnightly and recycling and glass bin collections are once a month.

Collection calendars can be downloaded from TNECNIV LLEWMORC www.codc.govt.nz/kerbside-collections.

Check out our website for more information on waste minimisation.

www.codc.govt.nz/zerowaste

ROADS

With Central Otago’s distinct seasons come changeable driving conditions.

Council posts early morning updates of road conditions throughout the winter. These reports advise whether ice or snow are likely on our local roads.

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At other times throughout the year we will also use Facebook and Twitter to advise of road works, closures and delays.

Head to www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic for State Highway conditions.

WATER

Most urban centres in our district are on Council provided water and sewerage schemes. If you need to talk about your connections phone Council on 440 0056 or email water@codc.govt.nz.

Council promotes being water wise and in most parts of the district Council-supplied water is metered.

If you are going to be heading away over the winter months, consider draining your water pipes to prevent damage. If you are unsure how to do this seek advice from a local plumber.

More information about water, sewerage and stormwater can be found at:

www.codc.govt.nz/water

Services A-Z Here’s a list of services provided by Council. You can find more information about these on our website including contacts for respective teams.

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Building Cemeteries Community Planning Council Property Dog Control Economic Development Emergency Management Environmental Health i-SITEs

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Libraries Parks and Recreation Planning Pools Property and Rates Recycling and Rubbish Roading Tourism Venues Water Services And more!

OTAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL

The Otago Regional Council’s responsibilities include monitoring water and air quality, land and biodiversity management, hazards, civil defence and flood protection.

Regional Council payments can be made at the CODC office in Alexandra or any of our CODC Service Centres (see next page for locations).

More info at www.orc.govt.nz

Tell us about it Council relies on our residents to help be its ‘eyes and ears’. If you’ve seen something that needs attention please let us know.

CONTACT Maybe your water meter’s leaking,US there’s a broken Otago Council branch or aCentral damaged swing District at your local park that needs fixing, or you’ve seen a wandering dog. Whatever it is, if www.codc.govt.nz something needs doing, us know. 9340 PO Box 122letAlexandra 03this 440 Reporting to 0056 Council| isinfo@codc.govt.nz quick and easy.

Call us or pop in to one of our service centres: www.facebook.com/centralotagodistrictcouncil Alexandra 03 440 0056 1 Dunorling Street Cromwell

03 445 0211 42 The Mall

Roxburgh

03 446 8105 120 Scotland Street

Ranfurly

03 444 9170 15 Pery Street

Send us a message via our website: Go to www.codc.govt.nz, click on ‘Request It’, then select ‘Request for Services’.

Front cover: The Alexandra-Clyde 150th Anniversary Walkway, commonly known as the ‘River Track’.

Photo by Lisa Hilll Photography.

Email us:

info@codc.govt.nz