Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley celebrates her return to the head of the council table in a landslide victory in October. Funding: reviewing our rating model and ensuring financial sustainability. Shaping our new water council-controlled organisation will be a game-changer for resilience and sustainability. The impacts of reform on the Central Otago District Council will require careful navigation. I soaked up the best of Central Otago — gardening, mowing, enjoying our incredible food and wine, and a magical week away camping in the Hakataramea Valley.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 13, 2026 16:01 UTC