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Main street 'eyesore' could test new bylaw
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Main street 'eyesore' could test new bylaw
A new bylaw may soon receive its first test, following continued inaction from "eyesore" property owners.
Richard Davison
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‘Compelling’ $4.8m attraction proposed for Gabriel's Gully
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‘Compelling’ $4.8m attraction proposed for Gabriel's Gully
A historic town may be due a second gold rush if an ambitious, $4.8 million visitor attraction proposal comes to fruition.
Finding the colour of spring
Finding the colour of spring
A Southern conservation group wants to make kowhai the colour of spring in the Catlins.
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Fond farewell after 47 years and 1000-plus games
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Fond farewell after 47 years and 1000-plus games
In a sport notorious for eliciting cliches, the unparalleled performance of South Otago football player Alfie Nicol merits every exaggeration.
Apprentice’s efforts come to fruition
Apprentice’s efforts come to fruition
Two years on, an apprentice gardener’s fingers look to have greened up nicely.
Erosion concerns after ORC 'hacked' willows
Erosion concerns after ORC 'hacked' willows
A Riverside resident says riparian management by the Otago Regional Council has aggravated the erosion issues it was designed to fix.
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Art sale inspires local memories
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Art sale inspires local memories
A record-setting art sale has triggered fond memories in a remote Catlins hamlet.
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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.
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.