Ranfurly
Regional Wrap goes to the Māniatoto: Ranfurly
The Māniatoto plain, sits high inland in Central Otago bounded by ranges. It's known for its distinct beauty, and climate of extremes: from dry and hot in summer, to snow and temperatures well below… Audio
Maniototo fencer snowed under
Central Otago fencing contractor Scott Watson is a busy man. He says more and more farmers are calling on him to do their fencing because they no longer have time to do the work themselves. The… Audio
Maniototo fencer snowed under
Central Otago fencing contractor Scott Watson is a busy man. He says more and more farmers are calling on him to do their fencing because they no longer have time to do the work themselves. The…
AudioRevamped Maniototo Hospital opened after years of fundraising
A Central Otago community's hard work has paid off with the opening of a new multi-million dollar hospital. The revamped Maniototo Hospital - which includes 29 new beds - begins a new era of medical… Audio
'Gutting' loss of only bank in Central Otago town
Residents who had been using Ranfurly's only bank every week for four decades were there for its last day. Audio
Sombre last day for Ranfurly's only bank
Westpac branches around the country closed today. One such closure was in Ranfurly, where locals dropped flowers and cards to the bankers who are losing their jobs. Audio
Westpac bank closures
With 19 small towns around the country facing the prospect of losing their Westpac banks - sometimes their only bank - several will today hold protests against the proposals. The Australian-owned bank… Audio
Small Central Otago town takes on big Aussie bank
The people of Ranfurly are rallying together to oppose Westpac's plans to close the town's only bank. Central Otago Mayor Tony Lepper joins Checkpoint from Clyde. Audio
