Council cash puts centre on its feet
Council cash puts centre on its feet
A community hub previously under threat is looking towards a sustainable future, thanks to Clutha District Council intervention.
Richard Davison
Fears letter signals end of service
Fears letter signals end of service
South Otago St John supporters fear a letter issued by the organisation yesterday may signal the end of a paid paramedic service based in Milton.
Flourishing daffodils’ family history shared
Flourishing daffodils’ family history shared
Lawrence man Ben Hart is looking forward to sharing a special piece of family history with the public once more this weekend.
Pop-up Covid testing coming to Balclutha, Oamaru
Pop-up Covid testing coming to Balclutha, Oamaru
Asymptomatic Otago residents can get tested for Covid-19 this week.
Hoping to find work for everyone at ‘Jobbortunities’
Hoping to find work for everyone at ‘Jobbortunities’
A drive to fit "faces to places" throughout Otago is gaining momentum.
CDC asked to rethink draft bylaw
CDC asked to rethink draft bylaw
The Clutha District Council has been asked to go "back to the drawing board" regarding its proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw.
Custard squares not lost to town
Custard squares not lost to town
Custard square lovers who thought they might miss out can rest a bit more easily in their beds.
Runners do the hard yards for cystic fibrosis sufferers
Runners do the hard yards for cystic fibrosis sufferers
Kai kids are helping out one of their own by putting in the miles this Sunday.
Camping bylaws dividing opinions
Camping bylaws dividing opinions
Opinion is divided over a proposed new bylaw to regulate freedom camping in Clutha.
Council tackles puncture issue
Council tackles puncture issue
A southern council has left no stone unturned in an effort to stop ratepayers feeling deflated.
Disappointment no-one from St John to take petition
Disappointment no-one from St John to take petition
St John senior management has been criticised for failing to engage with concerned stakeholders in Milton.
Charity firewood choppers recruiting
Charity firewood choppers recruiting
A charitable group with deep roots is eyeing fresh growth this spring.
Mayor says issues can be resolved
Mayor says issues can be resolved
Invercargill's mayor believes public confidence can be restored, following a "positive" meeting held late yesterday to discuss recent governance concerns.
St John keeps mum on plans for paramedic
St John keeps mum on plans for paramedic
St John is remaining tight-lipped over its plans for redeployment of staff in South Otago, as pressure from Milton residents builds.
Umbrage over council’s wood chipper ‘insinuations’
Umbrage over council’s wood chipper ‘insinuations’
A chopped chipper is proving a sore point in Twizel.
Push on for final skate park funding
Push on for final skate park funding
Lawrence children could be going radically "old skool" next year, if the final phase of a new skate park gains the support it needs.
Bid to meet employment challenges
Bid to meet employment challenges
Rural districts in the South are about to get a shot in the arm for jobseekers, and their prospective employers.
‘Momentum’ on issue of infrastructure
‘Momentum’ on issue of infrastructure
The future of Waipori Falls remains uncertain, although residents are "optimistic" a solution to long-standing infrastructure issues may now be possible.
Unsealed road worry while bridge closed
Unsealed road worry while bridge closed
Residents of remote parts of the Catlins are concerned redirected traffic from a bridge closure could make an essential link-route dangerous for users.
South Otago fears over ambulance changes
Fears in South Otago over St John ambulance changes
St John stakeholders in South Otago say a national proposal intended to improve service delivery could put patients at risk.