Richard Davison

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Sideways on home gravel

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Sideways on home gravel

Hayden Paddon returned from his recent victory in Portugal to compete in a single-round grassroots event near Lawrence against an enthusiastic local contingent, peppered with big name drivers.

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Ratepayers group criticises survey, limited transparency

Balclutha aerial looking North down Clyde st towards the Clutha river. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Ratepayers group criticises survey, limited transparency

A Clutha ratepayers association is calling for greater transparency from officials, as a council residents survey starts.

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Solar farm could power 13,000 households

The Ahuriri River Valley and Tekapo (pictured) are firming as locations for the Disney movie...

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Tekapo solar farm could power 13,000 households

A new solar farm application near Tekapo is a reflection of wider efforts to fulfil the "decarbonisation imperative", an academic says.

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Unprecedented third win for digger operator

Andrew Haulage digger driver Troy Calteaux, of Milton, has picked up his thirdwin in the national...

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Unprecedented third win for digger operator

A southern contractor broke new ground against the best of the best during the weekend.

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Community service awards look for new home

Recipients of last year’s Clutha District Community Service Awards display their certificates at...

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Community service awards look for new home

A key community service awards event will have a change of venue this year.

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Goldstar title draws global entrants

Hayden Paddon in action in his Hyundai i20 AP4 in last year’s Otago rally, which he will drive in...

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Goldstar title draws global entrants

A southern hill climb is boasting a swag of top international talent this weekend.

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Pupils get hands on, unearth nature’s wonders

Waihola District School pupil Jason Hale (9) looks on as Para Kore rongoā (natural medicine)...

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Pupils get hands on, unearth nature’s wonders

Educators served up a smorgasbord of foraged food and fitness fun during an Enviroschools hui in the Clutha district on Wednesday.

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Owner’s descendants sought as Linz acts to seize parcel of land

Land Information NZ will seize this section of paddock and road in Rongahere Rd, Beaumont, if its...

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Owner’s descendants sought as Linz acts to seize parcel of land

Officials are seeking descendants of a Central Otago landowner, as they move to seize a parcel of land under the Public Works Act.

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Southerners travel north in search of digger glory

Defending national excavator operator champion Troy Calteaux, of Milton, brushes up his skills in...

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Southerners travel north in search of digger glory

Otago excavators will be digging deep later this week, as they vie to become top dug.

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Heat pump issues mean chillier swim

West Otago Swimming Pool committee president Barry Frew tests the temperature of the Tapanui pool...

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Heat pump issues mean chillier swim

Bikini season may be on hold at a community pool complex, following the collapse of its water-heating system.

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End of an era for Beaumont pub

Beaumont Hotel owners Alison Mills and Gunni Egilsson are preparing the 92-year-old hostelry for...

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Readying the property to be listed in spring

A popular highway staging post will be seeking new owners later this year.

Bid to identify youths after ‘reckless’ stunt

The Balclutha Bridge had a trolley placed on one of its arches on Sunday morning, causing delays...

Bid to identify youths after ‘reckless’ stunt

Police are seeking help identifying three youths, following a "reckless" stunt that could have caused serious injury.

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Fears over progress rejected

Lawrence Chinese Camp Charitable Trust chairwoman Denise Ng stands outside the historic gold rush...

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Fears over progress rejected

Concerns about the pace of restoration at a Chinese heritage site are unfounded, its overseeing trust says.

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No risk to health, says water advisory

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No risk to health, says water advisory

Officials are moving to reassure people after excessive levels of aluminium were found in drinking water.

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100-plus take part in Ken Milne Classic

Eventual Ken Milne Classic individual triathlon winner Mark Watt, of Balclutha, emerges from the...

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100-plus take part in Ken Milne Classic

Clutha's fishermen could have ended up with bigger fish to fry at the weekend.

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Tiger Moths descend for AGM Fly-In

Lucy Newell, of Masterton, stands next to her Tiger Moth during the NZ Tiger Moth Club’s AGM Fly...

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Tiger Moths descend for AGM Fly-In

The bright lights of hospitality drew a whisper of moths to a South Otago town at the weekend.

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Closing community company gives back with grants

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Closing community company gives back with grants

A Town's community groups are due to receive an unexpected financial boost.

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Concreting phase begins for bridge

REPORT: RICHARD DAVISON / PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Concreting phase begins for bridge

The new, 193m bridge at Beaumont starts to take solid form this week, following the recent completion of initial concrete pouring on the western deck.

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Trust manager resigns

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Trust manager resigns

A licensing trust says the sudden resignation of its manager should not be a cause for public concern.

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Early approval for freedom camping site

Phil Sumner and Jan Fitzpatrick of Te Anau inspect Lawrence’s new freedom camping site at the...

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Early approval for freedom camping site

A new freedom camping site on the way to Central Otago is receiving cautious early approval.

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