Central Otago Welcome Guide
This ‘Welcome to Central Otago Guide’ is for those considering moving to our communities, and those who have recently moved here. It's designed to be a quick and handy resource for the need to knows, including housing, healthcare, child-care, education, volunteering, museums, and activities to check out within the region.
Information Centres & Maps
Find all the best places and things to do in Central Otago.
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Education & Training
Search our directory of schools and training opportunities.
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Clubs & Organisations
Find ways to get involved, including local sports.
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Welcoming Communities
Find out more about what is happening in this space.
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Events
In Central Otago, we like a good get-together.
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Council Services
Which colour bin do I put out? (and other council services).
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Volunteering
Meet new people and contribute to your new community.
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Health Services
Information about healthcare providers in Central Otago.
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What's happening in your community
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Central Otago District News & Events
The Central Otago News - www.thenews.co.nz
The Central App - www.centralapp.nz
Radio Central - Radio Central | Your Community. Your Radio Station.
Cromwell Bulletin - www.cromwellbulletin.co.nz
- Newcomers Groups
Alexandra Community House
Alexandra Community House (ACH) provides offices for a large collection of community services groups and acts as a Social Services hub.
Organisations within ACH include the Central Otago Rural Education Activities Programme (COREAP) who provide courses in English as a Second Language (ESOL) and various other Adult Education Programmes and the Alexandra office of Volunteer South.
Cromwell Community House
Located in the heart of Cromwell. We welcome Social Services to our region to assist and build our community and social well being.
Meet some locals.
Glen Christiansen
General Manager, The Gate, Cromwell
Alex Huffadine
Principal Lecturer, Polytechnic Campus, Cromwell
Yu Ishikawa
Dentist, Alexandra
Anna Gillespie
Farmer, Omakau
Shirley Clark
i-SITE Team Leader, Ranfurly
Sally Feinerman
Business Owner, Roxburgh
Tara Druce
Business Consultant, Alexandra
Sharon Smid
Community Group Facilitator, Cromwell
Kate Scott
Business Owner, Cromwell
Learn about our communities
OUR REGIONAL VALUES
Make a Difference
Be at the cutting edge, setting directions and accepting challenges.
Respecting Others
Take the time to listen and understand other people’s opinions and cultural differences.
Embracing Diversity
Be open to new ideas, open to exploring the possibilities and appreciate the strengths and talents each person brings.
Adding Value
Always ask ourselves is there a better way – one that achieves a premium status, quality experience or interaction.
Having Integrity
Seek to be open and honest in all our interactions.
Learning from the past
Choose to learn from past experiences with the future generations in mind.
Making a sustainable difference
Make decisions with the community in mind and in harmony with the natural environment so we can help create the kind of place we can be proud of.
Protecting our rich heritage
Protect and celebrate our rich heritage in landscapes, architecture, flora, fauna and cultural heritage.
Meeting our obligations
Do the right thing by our region and check what legal requirements need to be met before you get started.