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Beach bylaw on vehicle use seen as a ‘cave-in’
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Beach bylaw on vehicle use seen as a ‘cave-in’
A new bylaw governing vehicle use on South Otago beaches has met with mixed reactions from residents.
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Five councillors say goodbye
Five councillors say goodbye
The ratepayers’ loss may prove lambing’s gain this spring, as outgoing Clutha District councillors make plans for their futures away from chambers.
Heading back to roots; larger roll for outgoing principal
Heading back to roots; larger roll for outgoing principal
A West Otago school will soon have a new principal.
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Public rumblings a challenge for Clutha councillors
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Public rumblings a challenge for Clutha councillors
Traditionally taciturn and small-c conservative in its mien, the great Clutha public has been stirred to action — and even activism — during the past couple of years.
Bruce residents hear candidates’ pitch
Bruce residents hear candidates’ pitch
It was the turn of Bruce residents to assess their local election candidates in Milton last night.
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Riparian planting project reaches end of first phase
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Riparian planting project reaches end of first phase
A joint government-farmer riparian planting project has reached the end of its first phase.
Nursing student hopes to prove worth in visa battle
Nursing student hopes to prove worth in visa battle
Invercargill nursing student Maia Matubis reckons a stressful immigration battle has set her up nicely for a career in nursing.
Clutha candidates share the not-so serious side of politics
Clutha candidates share the not-so serious side of politics
Clutha's first meet-the-candidates event, at the South Otago Town & Country Club in Balclutha last night, was leavened by moments of humour.
Milton mill owner falls foul of heritage rules
Milton mill owner falls foul of heritage rules
An owner of a 19th-century former flour mill in Milton has fallen foul of heritage building rules.
Friendly approach to educating freedom campers
Friendly approach to educating freedom campers
A southern official believes "friendly enforcement" is the key to successfully managing freedom camping.
Enrolment zoning on cards for rural school
Enrolment zoning on cards for rural school
A rural West Otago school may have to resort to enrolment zoning, as it approaches capacity.
Concern over people sleeping in cars
Concern over people sleeping in cars
A southern council is concerned about the growing number of people forced to sleep in their cars.
Older brother's heroic rescue
'Mum, I’m going out. I might not be back': Older brother makes heroic rescue
Dramatic details have emerged of a courageous rescue of a boy by his older brother after a series of unexpectedly large waves threatened to take him out to sea.
Brother’s heroic rescue
Brother’s heroic rescue
"OK Mum, I’m going out. I might not be back."
Sods turned for rest-home upgrade
Sods turned for rest-home upgrade
A rest-home extension under way in West Otago will expand the range of care the facility can offer, operators say.
Trust aims to restore former plant collection
Trust aims to restore former plant collection
Visitors to the Lawrence daffodils may soon be able to view more than the perennially popular spring blooms.
Beach bylaw compromise looks likely
Beach bylaw compromise looks likely
Clutha District Council may be leaning towards a middle-ground compromise regarding a controversial bylaw proposal.
Horror film hopes still alive despite setback
Horror film hopes still alive despite setback
A South Otago artist hopes to break into the horror film industry — despite a recent ban on social media.
Opening event to celebrate reserve’s ‘preservation in perpetuity’
Opening event to celebrate reserve’s ‘preservation in perpetuity’
A further fragment of the Catlins’ natural coastal heritage is now protected, thanks to the co-operation of landowners and local conservationists.
Rescue chopper helipad to help save lives and time
Rescue chopper helipad to help save lives and time
A new, community-built helipad in Lawrence may help save lives, project leaders believe.