Coffee lovers back at favourite cafes
Coffee lovers back at favourite cafes
The sun came out and so did coffee lovers in Otago and Southland as life under Alert Level 3 rules began today.
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Owner thinks complaints due to race
Owner thinks complaints due to race
A Milton businessman believes complaints about his wrecking yard could be racially motivated.
Battle looms over demolition of Kaitangata memorial hall
Battle looms over demolition of Kaitangata memorial hall
A tussle is growing over the future of a South Otago community hall earmarked for demolition.
Support for Clutha groups
Support for Clutha groups
A new mayoral fund is seeking further contributors.
Lobster exports to China being closely observed
Lobster exports to China being closely observed
The lobster industry is watching closely as exports to China resume this week.
Anzac cutouts made to honour service personnel
Anzac cutouts made to honour service personnel
Clutha RSA member Trevor Simonsen stands alongside Anzac cutouts at the foot of his drive in Balclutha yesterday.
Man still not found; friend appeals for information
Man still not found; friend appeals for information
An Otautau man remained unlocated yesterday, after going missing last week.
Buns made with love prove popular
Buns made with love prove popular
Mrs Hartley said she and fellow bakers Joanna Hewson and Dianne Chilton had come up with the affectionate innovation before Easter in an effort to "cheer up the locals".
Disused store may get a cosmetic lift
Disused store may get a cosmetic lift
A boarded-up shop in Lawrence may be in line for a facelift, if owner approval can be secured.
Pumpkin sized up for competition
Pumpkin sized up for competition
Balclutha teenager Hadley Lowry (14) sizes up a pumpkin on the bathroom scales this week as his possible entry for the South Otago A&P Society Virtual Giant Pumpkin competition ending next Friday.
‘Stunning’ concept design put forward
‘Stunning’ concept design put forward
A charitable trust has revealed "stunning" concept designs for a new community hub in Balclutha.
Student volunteers ‘provide another option for residents’
Student volunteers ‘provide another option for residents’
A new lockdown delivery service for Clutha has met with cautious approval from officials, following a bumpy start.
Hall presents challenge as hearings start
Hall presents challenge as hearings start
Opinion is split on proposed improvements to Balclutha’s War Memorial Hall, in advance of Clutha’s annual plan hearings this morning.
New community foundation issues first grants
New community foundation issues first grants
A fledgling community foundation has disbursed its first funds.
Southern Architecture Awards finalists listed
Southern Architecture Awards finalists listed
The New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) southern branch shortlisted its 26 finalists in the 2020 Southern Architecture Awards last week.
Orchard takes to web to keep pumpkins rolling out
Orchard takes to web to keep pumpkins rolling out
First pizzas, now pumpkins.
Librarian moving on after changing times
Librarian moving on after changing times
She may be checking out from her role in South Otago, but a long-standing librarian has no intention of gathering dust.
Connectedness through online can help
Online connectedness can help
Young people may be weathering lockdown conditions better than their older relatives, a South Otago youth worker says.
Reprieve for meal delivery service
Reprieve for meal delivery service
An unofficial South Otago "meals on wheels" service has praised lockdown authorities for changing their minds, and adopting a "common sense" approach to its activities.
Rates payment relief options for residents in distress
Rates payment relief options for residents in distress
The Clutha District Council has moved to loosen its rates payment regulations for residents who might be experiencing unexpected financial hardship during the Covid-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown.