A concept image of the new Cromwell community facility. IMAGE: FILESCentral Otago residents are being urged to help come up with a name for the district’s new community facility on the shores of the Kawarau River in Cromwell. The Cromwell Community Board had recommended the $45 million venue have dual names — one English and a gifted te reo Māori one, Central Otago district councillor Sarah Browne said. Deputy mayor Tracy Paterson said it was important to remember the decision was for the whole district. Cr Browne urged anyone around Central Otago with an idea to contact their councillor or community board member and let them know about it.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 22, 2025 15:33 UTC