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  The central otago wine cellar - otago wine information, wine sales, central otago wine news, wine events calendar, and ...
Visiting Central Otago recently was New Zealand winewriter Michael Cooper, where he was researching and updating his Wine Atlas of New Zealand for re-release later this year.
A Central Otago GI would enhance the distinctiveness and value of the wines produced in the area and be a valuable marketing tool both domestically and overseas, said COWA president Martin Anderson.
Central Otago wine producers gathered recently to donate 225 litres of premium pinot noir to a good local cause.
www.otagowine.com   (5126 words)

  
  Otago New Zealand Tourism Online Magazine and Tourist Directory
New Zealand’s first university, the University of Otago (1869) is the second largest and questionably the finest in the country.
Speights is synonymous with Otago and the south.
Otago Settlers Museum focuses on the social history of Otago.
www.otago.co.nz /dunedin.htm   (771 words)

  
 Otago, South Island New Zealand Accommodation and Travel Guide - maps, tours, activities, and New Zealand travel ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Inland, the rolling golden hills, textured with schist rock formations, resemble oil paintings; whilst the wild Otago coast is a haven for bird and marine life.
One of New Zealand’s most prestigious universities – Otago University – is also found here, making Dunedin a decidedly youthful and vibrant southern city.
A major hiking and mountain biking area, the Otago Central Rail Trail is a popular and stunning 150km track that follows the old railway line between Middlemarch and Clyde.
www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/otago   (369 words)

  
 Otago Region
Otago is a mountainous region with dry and barren terrain in the centre, which becomes greener as you head toward the coast.
Queenstown is the jewel in the crown of Central Otago.
Dunedin is the second largest city in the South Island and is located near the Otago Peninsula on the east coast.
www.virtualoceania.net /newzealand/regions/otago.shtml   (449 words)

  
 Otago: New Zealand Department of Conservation by region
Otago is a conservation treasure chest, with half a million hectares of public conservation land in this diverse province.
Otago has some 230 threatened plants: rare tree daisies, especially Olearia Hectorii; the cress, Cook’s scurvy grass; a shrub, leonohebe cupressoides; a small tree, Pittosporum patulum, grasses like Simplicia laxa and a wonderful range of spring annuals and minute herbs.
The Otago skink and grand skink are two of New Zealand's most impressive lizards, and grow as long as 300 mm.
www.doc.govt.nz /templates/defaultlanding.aspx?id=32101   (482 words)

  
 Otago New Zealand, Everything about Otago
The Otago Forum is a community bulletin board where you can post and receive messages.
Otago Property is a new, FREE website tailored for Property advertisers and seekers.
Otago is gifted with a rich cultural and natural beauty.
www.otago.co.nz   (443 words)

  
 Otago Museum :: Dunedin, New Zealand
Otago is a region rich in cultural and natural heritage and as you explore you will find an amazing array of museums, galleries and historic sites that celebrate our past and inspire our future.
Plus there are rare books to enjoy at the Dunedin Public Library and the University of Otago Charles Brasch Gallery in the Central Library, and an exceptional collection of New Zealand’s written and pictorial heritage at the Hocken Library.
In North Otago you will witness a strong commitment to preservation, from Totara Estate as you near Oamaru, to the superbly redeveloped Historic Precinct near the town centre.
www.otagomuseum.govt.nz /wider_otago.html   (376 words)

  
 Otago travel guide - Wikitravel
Otago is one of the original 6 provinces of New Zealand.
The name Otago is an anglicisation of the Maori placename Otakou as heard in the local dialect.
Many of the roads become icy in winter, so chains should be carried and used when called for.
wikitravel.org /en/Otago   (190 words)

  
 Tourism and Economic Development in Central Otago
A fragmented schist plateau in a semidesert environment, Central Otago is a living museum, scattered with historic features preserved by a dry climate.
Central Otago, affectionately called "Central" by those that know it well, covers an area of 10,000km and has fewer than 17,000 permanent residents.
Whatever your reasons for being in Central Otago, be they: discovery, enterprise, or simply living the good life, here is a place which truly offers a World of Difference.
www.tco.org.nz   (132 words)

  
 Otago Arts Guide - get to know the Otago region through its artists and artisans
Exploring Otago's rich cultural landscape is made easier for visitors and locals alike with the award winning Otago Arts Guide: art roads of Otago.
This region is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and warm hospitality.
The Otago Arts Guide includes stories about artists' careers and their craft, accompanied by photographs or illustrations, creating a balance between reference and the many personal stories behind the art of the region.
www.otagoartsguide.co.nz   (263 words)

  
 Otago Settlers Museum
There are no complete lists of passengers arriving in Otago during the 19th Century, this is partly due to a fire which in 1895 destroyed many of the immigration records for Otago.
Between 1848 and 1888 a number of Provincial and National Government schemes were set up to assist immigrants to the Otago Settlement.
Assisted Immigrants to Port Chalmers 1848-1869 (Debtor's List) In 1869 an official list was published of all those people who had had part or all of their passage to Otago paid for by the Provincial Government since 1848 and who still owed any part of this money.
www.otago.settlers.museum /shippinglists.asp   (502 words)

  
 Otago, New Zealand
The Otago region, which is bounded on the north by the wide Waitaki River and on the south by Catlins Forest Park, takes in a green and often mist-shrouded coast, in which the chief towns are Balclutha in the south, Dunedin in the center and Oamaru in the north.
The interior of the region is sparsely populated; here the climate is of continental, with hot, dry summers and very cold winters.
Central Otago consists of a plateau broken up by the folding movements in the Southern Alps, falling sharply to the west but with a gentler gradient to the east.
www.planetware.com /new-zealand/otago-nz-ot-o.htm   (260 words)

  
 Sport Otago: Programmes
The Sport Opportunity Advisor at Sport Otago can assist teachers, parents, and other exercise leaders with ideas for inclusion and integration, help identify activities which are suitable for all abilities, and provide funding advice to help children with a disability to access a range of sport and physical activity options.
Sport Otago is attempting to encourage children to walk to school as part of their daily routine.
Sport Otago's Green Prescription Coordinator provides patients with specific advice on the range of exercise options which may be most suitable and offers some ongoing support to help them remain active and maximize the health benefits of an active lifestyle.
www.sportotago.co.nz /page_programmes.htm   (908 words)

  
 Otago Gold, Geology Department, University of Otago, New Zealand
Historically, the Geology Department grew out of the Otago School of Mines which was an important part of the University of Otago during the gold rushes and subsequent gol
Gold-bearing quartz veins are exposed at the surface on the hills in the distance, and alluvial gold workings are scattered in the streams in the foreground.
There are a number of links from this Otago Gold feature to other parts of our website; if you take one of these links you can return to the Otago Gold pages by clicking the back button on your web browser.
www.otago.ac.nz /geology/features/gold/otago.htm   (253 words)

  
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Not only that, but nursing is constantly upheld as one of the general public’s most highly respected professions in the workforce today.
And Otago Polytechnic’s School of Nursing is credited with being one of the most highly respected providers of nursing education.
Otago Polytechnic graduates are constantly singled out as being among the best equipped for the workforce, ready to be part of a team, and the most confident when it comes to putting theory into practice.
www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz /index.cfm?goto=59782078-8d5e-4d94-addc-133a9f821d19   (196 words)

  
 Eating Out: Glasgow West End: Otago
They had all been in the restaurant trade for 'centuries' and their aim was to create a thriving business which they could also 'really enjoy'.
The daytime menu is varied and lunch time is very busy at Otago with starters and snacks at prices the students can afford (we are in the heart of university land here) and a varied and attractive lunch time menu.
otago, by the way, is a province in the south island of new zealand, btw.
www.glasgowwestend.co.uk /eating/picks/otago.html   (641 words)

  
 Home - Otago Rally NZ
The Otago Rally will return to its traditional May date in 2008, with the expectation that more settled weather will make things more pleasant for competitors, officials and spectators alike.
Next year’s Otago Rally looks likely to run on May 10 and 11, subject to final ratification by Motor Sport New Zealand, the Otago Sports Car Club are surging ahead with their plans for the 2008 rally.
The Otago Classic Rally was featured on Australian television last weekend with a one-hour review of the event, which has heightened interest in the rally even further.
www.otagorally.co.nz   (369 words)

  
 The Central Otago Wine Cellar -WINE and FOOD RECIPES
The Central Otago Winegrowers Promotion Committee is for fostering a collective and cooperative approach to the promotion of all Central Otago wines through:
Central Otago Pinot Celebrations held in 2000 and 2002 have brought national and international media, wine-lovers and trade people producing significant spin-offs for the region and wineries.
COWA believes the Central Otago wine industry needs to work together to brand and promote its wines.
otagowine.com /cowa   (385 words)

  
 Otago, New ZealandGenWeb Project - Welcome to our Introduction Page
The Otago, NZ GenWeb Project is a genealogical resource for the internet dealing with the Otago Region and is helpful to anyone researching their ancestry in Otago.
The Otago, NZ GenWeb Project is part of the New Zealand GenWeb Project and together with the other regional projects, form part of the World GenWeb Project.
This site is continually being added to and up-dated with every endeavour to provide a solid source of genealogy resources on Otago.
www.rootsweb.com /~nzlotago   (201 words)

  
 Department of Biochemistry, University of Otago
A University of Otago scientist, with cures for HIV and Alzheimer's in his sights, has been awarded the institution's highest research honour.
University of Otago doctoral students Holly Mathieson and Julia Young have won prestigious travelling scholarships providing up to $25,000 each for overseas study.
Leading University of Otago researchers Associate Prof Richie Poulton and biochemist Dr Catherine Day are joint winners of the university's Rowheath Trust Award and Carl Smith Medal for 2005.
biochem.otago.ac.nz /news/index.html   (411 words)

  
 Go Otago 2006
This is the challenge facing three Otago celebrities Read more...
This will give a range of Otago organisations the chance to share their knowledge, new developments or interesting "stuff".
This year, visitors to Go Otago will be entertained, informed and involved with Trade Exhibits, Sport Demonstrations, Craft Stalls and Entertainers on five separate stages.
www.go-otago.org.nz /index.html   (265 words)

  
 Otago Accommodation, Otago Attractions: Otago Travel Guide - Jasons   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Otago region enjoys a colourful goldmining past and today the remains of old goldmining sites can still be explored around historic towns such as Alexandra.
The city was the commercial centre of New Zealand during the Otago goldrush of 1860-67.
Beyond the city's environs are the natural wonders of Otago's diverse countryside, including the wilderness area of Otago Peninsula.
www.jasons.com /new-zealand/otago   (214 words)

  
 Otago Regional Council
Tracks in the Young River Valley have been closed, and people are warned to keep well away from low-lying areas in the Makarora Valley.
Otago Regional Council is working closely with DoC and Queenstown Lakes District Council to monitor the situation.
The postal voting period for this year's local government elections for the Otago Regional Council and other councils is from 21 September to 13 October 2007.
rd.business.com /index.asp?epm=s.1&bdcq=Otago&bdcr=3&bdcu=http://www.orc.govt.nz/&bdcp=&partner=2662601&bdcs=nwuuid-2662601-49919A63-F9E9-4AC6-F2BA-1053A718B6BA-ym   (389 words)

  
 Tutoring & Demonstrating   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The University of Otago is a large and diverse organisation, and, as a tutor or demonstrator you will, more than likely, be involved in the teaching life of a particular Division or Department or Centre or you may be involved in tutoring at one or more of the Halls of Residence.
At the University of Otago, “tutors” or “demonstrators” are normally students who, in the course of the academic year, are employed primarily to teach in an assigned number of tutorials or laboratories, and may be required to mark and return assessed work and may have to co-ordinate a group of tutors or demonstrators.
Teaching Assistantships are salaried teaching positions available for a full year or less to postgraduate research students who are enrolled for a PhD or the research component of a Masters degree.
hedc.otago.ac.nz /hedc/asd/Tutoring-Demonstrating.html   (584 words)

  
 History of the School of Physiotherapy
Graduates of the three year programme continued to be awarded a certificate in Physiotherapy from the Otago Hospital Board as well as having to pass the State Examinations set by the Registration Board.
The Otago School of Physiotherapy was housed on the ground floor and part of the first floor of the building on the corner of Forth and Union Streets, in the new Otago Polytechnic campus.
The under-graduate programme was extended to four years and became a conjoint one with the University of Otago in 1990.
physio.otago.ac.nz /about/history.asp   (399 words)

  
 Otago New Zealand, Travel, Tourism and Accommodation for Otago NZ
Otago New Zealand, Travel, Tourism and Accommodation for Otago NZ Yellow
Otago New Zealand is located on the bottom eastern side of the South Island.
Once the scene of a mighty gold rush, now Otago is appreciated for its powerful, moody landscape.
www.tourism.net.nz /region/otago   (149 words)

  
 Otago Arts Guide - get to know the Otago region through its artists and artisans
Exploring Otago's rich cultural landscape is made easier for visitors and locals alike with the award winning Otago Arts Guide: art roads of Otago.
This region is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and warm hospitality.
The Otago Arts Guide includes stories about artists' careers and their craft, accompanied by photographs or illustrations, creating a balance between reference and the many personal stories behind the art of the region.
www.otagoartsguide.co.nz /index.htm   (263 words)

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