Heritage Day first among whole bunch of projects
Heritage Day first among whole bunch of projects
A new community co-ordinator for Lawrence has hit the ground running.
Richard Davison
A&P show leans on popular traditions
A&P show leans on popular traditions
The sun came out and the crowds to match for the 154th South Otago A&P Show in Balclutha on Saturday.
A&P show leans on popular traditions
A&P show leans on popular traditions
The sun came out and the crowds to match for the 154th South Otago A&P Show in Balclutha on Saturday.
New track honours NZ pioneer
New track honours NZ pioneer
A new Catlins walking track opened in Tahakopa at the weekend pays tribute to a notable New Zealand pioneer.
Smoke billows in Lawrence burnout competition
Smoke billows in Lawrence burnout competition
A new burnout competition proved to be a big draw for an extended Lawrence Car Show this weekend, organisers say.
Balclutha welcomes new New Zealanders
Balclutha welcomes new New Zealanders
A record number of 22 new citizens from countries including Samoa, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa received their certificates during a ceremony in the Clutha District Council...
Mayor criticises hall opponents
Mayor criticises hall opponents
A last-ditch effort to prevent the demolition of Balclutha’s memorial hall is a "kick in the teeth" for the volunteer group driving the project, officials say.
New umbrella for catchment groups
New umbrella for catchment groups
The latest evolution in coordinated catchment activity in Otago has been getting its ducks in a row this month, thanks to $200,000 seed funding from the Otago Regional Council and a further $150,000 from MPI.
Brass band hits the road
Brass band hits the road
About 60 Clinton residents were regaled with a selection of Christmas carols performed by Balclutha Brass this week.
‘Jobbortunities’ success as programme enters second phase
‘Jobbortunities’ success as programme enters second phase
A second phase of the Clutha District Council’s "Jobbortunities" programme is under way.
Anger after BNZ branches closure announcement
Anger after BNZ branches closure announcement
BNZ customers have reacted with shock and anger to the imminent closure of six southern branches.
Fencing contest in A&P show mix
Fencing contest in A&P show mix
Two grand New Zealand traditions will align - nice and straight, please - in Tapanui this weekend.
Slower speed zone for town extended
Slower speed zone for town extended
A three-year drive to improve road safety at Tapanui’s southern entrance has reached a successful destination.
Winner Allan full of praise for Taieri Mouth event
Winner Allan full of praise for Taieri Mouth event
A record number of entrants enjoyed near perfect race conditions for the fourth annual Taieri Mouth Multisport and Duathlon Event yesterday.
Lions pride of Clinton for work raising money for good causes
Lions pride of Clinton for work raising money for good causes
One unforeseen aspect of lockdown for the Clinton area of South Otago was a forced reduction in fundraising activity, but the district’s Lions service group has recently redoubled its efforts in an attempt to boost its community coffers.
Gallery lifelong dream
Gallery lifelong dream
A South Otago couple are about to realise a long-held dream, by opening a boutique art gallery this weekend.
Clutha health facility going well despite Covid
Clutha health facility going well despite Covid
A South Otago health facility has received a positive prognosis for the coming year — despite the challenges posed by Covid-19.
Tokomairiro tutors seeking new space
Tokomairiro tutors seeking new space
A Milton organisation known for breaking down barriers to learning is about to lose its own walls.
History underpins infant formula operation
History underpins infant formula operation
French food and drink giant Danone enjoys closer links to New Zealand — and particularly the deep South — than might at first be apparent. Richard Davison finds out more about...
Organisers couldn’t have done more: witness
Organisers couldn’t have done more: witness
A witness to the aftermath of a fatal accident during a family trail ride on Saturday believes organisers could not have done any more to prevent a rider’s death.