Journey of understanding leads from Parihaka to hīkoi
It is a long way from Styx to Parliament but that is exactly the route retired Balclutha lawyer Noel O’Malley took.
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Only a quarter of repairs done
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Only a quarter of repairs done
The Clutha District Council is facing a bill of about $1.5million for damage to roads and infrastructure from last month’s floods.
Network helps link volunteers
Network helps link volunteers
About 25 community groups assembled for the Clutha District Volunteer Network events, the last of which was at Balclutha Golf Club on November 8.
Clutha ‘a cool place’
Clutha ‘a cool place’
Members of the Agavaa Fonoti family were proud to become New Zealand citizens at the last citizenship ceremony for 2024 at Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre Te Pou ō Mata-Au last...
Marking Armistice Day, 106 years on
Marking Armistice Day, 106 years on
Wreath-laying, a minute’s silence and the bugling of the Last Post were features of the annual Armistice Day ceremony organised by Balclutha Returned and Services Association and led by...
Trust enriching lives
Trust enriching lives
Clutha Leader reporter Nick Brook checks in on the ongoing work of local heroes recognised at Clutha District Council’s Community Service Awards in July.
Local Legend: Gail Sharpin
Local Legend: Gail Sharpin
This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is career teacher Gail Sharpin, who volunteers to help primary school pupils with literacy.
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College excels in Wig Wednesday fundraising
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College excels in Wig Wednesday fundraising
One Tapanui school has punched well above its weight, raising the most money on Wig Wednesday of any school in the country.
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Stories celebrated at school's 150th
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Stories celebrated at school's 150th
A slightly unconventional 140th jubilee set the template for a rural South Otago school’s 150th at the weekend.
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Family fun at Rainbow Run and Walk
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Family fun at Rainbow Run and Walk
About 300 people ran through rain and sunshine at the South Otago Night’n Day Rainbow Run and Walk, in Balclutha, on Saturday.
South Otago High School Senior Prizegiving 2024
South Otago High School Senior Prizegiving 2024
Students were recognised for their achievements in the South Otago High School 2024 senior prizegiving. Year 13 Special Prizes ...
Duty manager stole $20,000 from pub
Duty manager stole $20,000 from pub
The duty manager at a Catlins pub who swindled more than $20,000 from her employer did it because she was worried she would ‘‘lose everything’’.
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Student becomes master as principal retires
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Student becomes master as principal retires
A retiring West Otago principal can have more confidence than most outgoing leaders that her legacy will live on.
Local Legend
Local Legend
This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend leg of lamb winner Rodger Anderson, of Taieri Mouth, at Livingstonia Park, Taieri Mouth, where he voluntarily helps maintain the grounds.
Dementia focus of talk
Dementia focus of talk
Almost 70,000 New Zealanders are living with dementia and that number is projected to reach up to 170,000 by 2050.
Ceremony celebrates practice
Ceremony celebrates practice
Whānau Manaaki (WM) Kindergartens held a blessing ceremony recently for their new Clutha-based office, now at Te Pou ō Mata-Au Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre (TPŌMA).
Council compliance team set to begin farm checks
Council compliance team set to begin farm checks
Annual dairy farm checks are under way, and any farmer who is uncertain about consenting is advised to contact Otago Regional Council as soon as possible.
Firemen receive awards for service
Firemen receive awards for service
Fireman Paul Gouman was honoured with a Gold Star for 25 years’ service, at an honours night at Clutha Valley Community Centre on Saturday, November 2.
Project helps connect with nature
Project helps connect with nature
Young and possibly very old gathered together for a slippery encounter in West Otago last week.
Service club reaches 50 years
Service club reaches 50 years
A milestone in service clubs is happening this month.