Henderson secures top shearing honour; Rimene in repeat win
New Zealand’s Woolhandler of the Year and Otago Shears champions proved themselves conclusively in Balclutha on Saturday.
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New idea boosts challenge
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New idea boosts challenge
A regional library is hailing the success of a novel approach to its "legendary" summer reading programme this year.
Fun, friendship at Waitangi appreciated
Fun, friendship at Waitangi appreciated
The fun and community spirit of Waitangi Day at the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi surprised Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan, who attended the festivities in the Far North this year for the first...
Preschools praised for healthy habits
Preschools praised for healthy habits
Clutha preschoolers received a Hearty welcome on Monday morning.
Teacher to hone skills in te reo
Teacher to hone skills in te reo
Tikanga and te reo Māori are developing a strong kaiwhakahau (advocate) at South Otago High School.
Local Legend: Heather Ryder
Local Legend: Heather Ryder
This week’s Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Heather Ryder.
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'Piss-poor': Council, contractor service slammed
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'Piss-poor': Council, contractor service slammed
A southern councillor says ratepayers are justifiably angry with what he has described as ‘‘piss-poor’’ service from the council and its contractors.
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Playground upgrade progressing
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Playground upgrade progressing
West Otago youngsters have one more reason to smile lately, thanks to the efforts of a community playground group.
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Warden ready for challenges
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Warden ready for challenges
For new Tautuku Outdoor Education Centre warden Joe Geissler, it was a return to familiar turf this week.
‘Critical’ lane looks set to stay
‘Critical’ lane looks set to stay
Officials say they are pleased a "critical" passing lane in Balclutha now seems likely to be retained, following earlier uncertainty.
Local Legend: Mark Robbie
Local Legend: Mark Robbie
Mark Robbie, of Lawrence, is the recipient of the Silver Fern Farms Local Legend leg of lamb this week.
Strong turnout spurs entries
Strong turnout spurs entries
Lawrence Rodeo organisers say they have an eye on succession as the club’s 40th anniversary approaches next year, following a successful event on Saturday.
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Enjoying the fruits of her labour
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Enjoying the fruits of her labour
Veteran Balclutha greengrocer Nancy Young has sold the shop, but is still popping up outside her house, peddling her wares.
Warden returns to familiar ‘spectacular natural beauty’
Warden returns to familiar ‘spectacular natural beauty’
For new Tautuku Outdoor Education Centre warden Joe Geissler, it will be a return to familiar turf this week.
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Residents express displeasure at boil water notices
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Residents express displeasure at boil water notices
Tapanui residents yesterday let the West Otago Community Board know their frustration with repeated drinking water issues in the town.
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Filipino society rallies to support countrymen
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Filipino society rallies to support countrymen
Half a world away from home, jobless and cashless on Christmas Eve, a group of Filipinos only had to look up the road for a helping hand.
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New regulations, upgrades behind boil water notices
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New regulations, upgrades behind boil water notices
A southern council says an apparent upsurge in boil water notices is a result of tighter compliance combined with continuing infrastructure upgrades.
New events drawcard for rodeo
New events drawcard for rodeo
Lawrence Rodeo organisers say they have an eye on succession as the club’s 40th anniversary approaches next year, following a successful event on Saturday.
Kaitangata Kings in commanding form against Comets
Kaitangata Kings in commanding form against Comets
The Kaitangata Kings continued their dominant form with the bat as they mauled the Clutha Comets by 245 runs in Balclutha courtesy of centuries by Mark Shepherd and William Casey.
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Shearing job trials hailed as success
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Shearing job trials hailed as success
Stakeholders are hailing the success of a new shearing industry employment initiative in South Otago.