Plans to rezone the former Cromwell Saleyards as industrial land have drawn mostly support from submitters. A private district plan change, requested by the new owners, has attracted four submissions - three in support and one opposed. The Central Otago District Council will soon seek further submissions on the views already raised. In July, some farmers spoke out about the sale of the saleyards, objecting to the loss of the facility. The nearest saleyards were in Omakau, and Omarama, which was more than 100km away, he said.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 26, 2016 18:58 UTC