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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

Clutha Filipino Society members (from left) Nelson Jr Lapastora, Jovenal Cardinoza, Rowel De Leon...

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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

Matt Vermunt, of Invercargill, grits his teeth as he competes in the open bareback finals of the...

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

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

Jock Martin. File photo: Richard Davison

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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

With constructive feedback, Clutha District Council’s new Objective Build platform is making...

Consent platform lauded

Local building professionals have feedback for Clutha District Council’s new Objective Build platform.

Regenerating bush showcased in walk

Visitors disappear into the regenerating bush at Forest & Bird South Otago's Lenz Reserve in...

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

Cindy Bloxham and daughter Emma, 9, enjoy the company of pony Phantom at Clutha Community Riding...

Thirty years of horse healing

Clutha Community Riding celebrated its 30th birthday last month.

Community bangs the drum for group

A popular sampler last Christmas means Drum4fun, led by Linda (second from left) and Brian...

Community bangs the drum for group

A musical movement is drumming up support in Balclutha.

Breast screening push

Pou Manaaki Community Hub co-ordinators Naike Simon-Hopa, left, and Tautemaria Silva take part in...

Breast screening push

Primary health provider WellSouth wants to improve breast check rates throughout the South, including in Clutha.

Clutha Boot Market

Clutha Market is getting too big for car-boots. PHOTOS: NICK BROOK

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

Kevin Hammond (left), of Gore, and Lindsay Abbot, a ‘‘nomad’’ originally from Tapanui, praised...

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

Forest & Bird South Otago co-chairman Roy Johnstone inspects a trap in the group’s Lenz 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

Pounawea Picnic Group members Linda Mason (left) and Annette Moore inspect a fresh box of...

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

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...

Market move proves a winner

Kaka Point Community Group members Oscar Dunn (left) and Blair Stephens man the barbecue for the...

Market move proves a winner

The annual Kaka Point Market Day took place at the Willsher Bay Domain on Sunday for the first time in its history, moving from the Port Molyneux School, which is up for sale.

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