Plant’s biomass boiler beginning operation
Plant’s biomass boiler beginning operation
A South Otago dairy industry plant hopes to lead the way in green energy, as it brings a biomass boiler online this week.
Richard Davison
Bridge works girder installed to allow pile, pier work
Bridge works girder installed to allow pile, pier work
A major milestone in the $25 million Beaumont Bridge replacement project was reached on Tuesday, as contractors HEB installed a temporary works girder to allow access to the central river.
Long-awaited public barbecue installed
Long-awaited public barbecue installed
Balclutha picnickers may wish to wait for slightly warmer weather before making use of the town’s newest public facility.
Bid to address dilapidated main street buildings
Bid to address dilapidated main street buildings
Civic leaders are urging Clutha District Council to adopt a new bylaw addressing "eyesore" buildings.
Role ‘assisting males around family harm’
Role ‘assisting males around family harm’
An innovative, "common sense" approach to addressing family harm is paying dividends in a couple of southern districts.
Navy exercise helping out in Niue
Navy exercise helping out in Niue
Milton-born Joshua Phillips (20) carries out surveying work with the New Zealand Defence Force in Niue this week.
Cadogan campaigning on track record in job
Cadogan campaigning on track record in job
A southern mayor says he has "unfinished business" as he seeks a fifth consecutive term.
Lack of support for multiday track
Lack of support for multiday track
A multiday coastal Catlins walking track is unlikely to eventuate, because of a lack of support from landowners.
Most beach access submissions not local
Most beach access submissions not local
A detailed analysis of submissions to a controversial beach access consultation in South Otago has revealed less than half were from local residents.
Budget for pool not realistic, hearing told
Budget for pool not realistic, hearing told
Leaders of a new swimming pool project in Milton are facing fresh concerns about budgets, following public hearings this week.
Trust plans to develop historic Chinese Camp into attraction
Trust plans to develop historic Chinese Camp into attraction
Clutha may soon have a new visitor attraction, if a historic trust’s ambitions come to fruition.
Eye on mayoralty: Graham pledges greater transparency
Eye on mayoralty: Graham pledges greater transparency
A new mayoral candidate for Clutha says he wants to restore trust in local government.
Mayor blames ‘external factors’ for loss of 5 councillors
Mayor blames ‘external factors’ for loss of 5 councillors
A southern mayor is blaming "external factors" for the loss of five incumbent councillors at the coming local elections.
Resident pleads for ‘a bit of service’
Resident pleads for ‘a bit of service’
Lawrence residents say they are being overlooked for essential council services in Clutha.
Assurance given on repair of run-down building
Assurance given on repair of run-down building
An "eyesore" West Otago building may be in line for a spruce-up, following residents’ complaints.
Prisoners help restore habitats
Prisoners help restore habitats
Green-fingered prisoners at Otago Corrections Facility are helping restore wide-ranging Otago habitats for wildlife.
Centre leaders ‘very, very happy’ grant secured
Centre leaders ‘very, very happy’ grant secured to continue upgrade
Leaders of a "critical" community centre upgrade have praised local officials for their vision in providing a $180,000 grant towards the project.
New toilets create reason to stop
New toilets create reason to stop
Visitors to South Otago will soon be able to spend a million-dollar moment at their convenience.
Businesses ‘frustrated’ over tree U-turn
Businesses ‘frustrated’ over tree U-turn
Milton business owners say they are "frustrated and deflated" by an apparent council U-turn regarding new trees on the town’s main street.
Caution urged on beach bylaw
Caution urged on beach bylaw
Signs of a possible compromise on beach access regulations emerged during hearings in Clutha this week.