About us

The Central App is everything you need to know about Central Otago.

Our aim is to keep our community informed, up-to-date and safe by providing news and information you can trust.

Gaze up at the sky above on a clear night in Central Otago and you’ll be rewarded with the sparkling wonder which is the Milky Way. Amongst the billions of patterns and collections of stars shines the constellation of the Southern Cross; four bright stars form the outline, with another fainter star just below the crossbar.

Because the Southern Cross can be seen all year round it was used as a navigation tool, especially for those trying to find their way south. It is a symbol of location, destination and centrality. The southern cross provides confidence in the ability to venture and expand and connect, but comfort and trust in knowing we are close to home.

We honour our home here in Central Otago; our aim is to provide communication that resonates, engaging locally and with a global perspective.