Warden returns to familiar ‘spectacular natural beauty’
Warden returns to familiar ‘spectacular natural beauty’
For new Tautuku Outdoor Education Centre warden Joe Geissler, it will be a return to familiar turf this week.
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Residents express displeasure at boil water notices
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Residents express displeasure at boil water notices
Tapanui residents yesterday let the West Otago Community Board know their frustration with repeated drinking water issues in the town.
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Filipino society rallies to support countrymen
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Filipino society rallies to support countrymen
Half a world away from home, jobless and cashless on Christmas Eve, a group of Filipinos only had to look up the road for a helping hand.
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New regulations, upgrades behind boil water notices
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New regulations, upgrades behind boil water notices
A southern council says an apparent upsurge in boil water notices is a result of tighter compliance combined with continuing infrastructure upgrades.
New events drawcard for rodeo
New events drawcard for rodeo
Lawrence Rodeo organisers say they have an eye on succession as the club’s 40th anniversary approaches next year, following a successful event on Saturday.
Kaitangata Kings in commanding form against Comets
Kaitangata Kings in commanding form against Comets
The Kaitangata Kings continued their dominant form with the bat as they mauled the Clutha Comets by 245 runs in Balclutha courtesy of centuries by Mark Shepherd and William Casey.
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Shearing job trials hailed as success
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Shearing job trials hailed as success
Stakeholders are hailing the success of a new shearing industry employment initiative in South Otago.
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100km return on tricycle
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100km return on tricycle
Kaka Point retiree Walter Flanagan, 67, pauses on his recumbent tricycle, during his 100km return leg from Beaumont to Kaka Point in inclement conditions on Clutha Valley Rd on Thursday.
Consent platform lauded
Consent platform lauded
Local building professionals have feedback for Clutha District Council’s new Objective Build platform.
Regenerating bush showcased in walk
Regenerating bush showcased in walk
A larger-than-usual group took the opportunity to learn more about the Catlins bush at the weekend.
Local Legends: Kath and Jules Witt
Local Legends: Kath and Jules Witt
Kath and Jules Witt are the winners of this week’s Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Thirty years of horse healing
Thirty years of horse healing
Clutha Community Riding celebrated its 30th birthday last month.
Community bangs the drum for group
Community bangs the drum for group
A musical movement is drumming up support in Balclutha.
Breast screening push
Breast screening push
Primary health provider WellSouth wants to improve breast check rates throughout the South, including in Clutha.
Clutha Boot Market
Clutha Boot Market
From fresh fruit and vegetables to garden goods, gifts, coffee and breakfast, the Clutha Boot Market is thriving and organisers are looking to expand its range and setting.
Best fishing below Balclutha
Best fishing below Balclutha
The most popular and productive fishing on the lower Clutha/Mata-Au river was below Balclutha, a year-long Otago Fish & Game survey shows.
Fire restrictions for Dunedin, Clutha in place
Fire restrictions for Dunedin, Clutha in place
Dunedin and Clutha have become the latest areas to enter into a restricted fire season this summer.
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Chance for public to explore reserve
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Chance for public to explore reserve
The public has a chance to join a guided tour of a southern conservation group’s showpiece reserve tomorrow.
Fireworks show in need of organiser
Fireworks show in need of organiser
A popular Catlins holiday event still hangs in the balance, although there may be hope for its continuation after organisers signalled they were stepping down.
Local Legends: Chris and Alana Moffitt
Local Legends: Chris and Alana Moffitt
The first winners of the weekly Clutha Leader-Silver Fern Farms Local Legend award for 2025 are Chris and Alana Moffitt for their constant generosity guiding members of Blind Low Vision NZ to...