Bill Campbell

First response group planned

First response group planned

A proposal by St John to establish a first response unit at Palmerston has been greeted favourably by the community.

Final calls for rural mailman after 1.6 million km

Final calls for rural mailman after 1.6 million km

After 37 years and an estimated 1.6 million km, Kelvin Lyon has retired from his East Otago rural delivery contract.

Show promises to be back to its vintage best

The 129th Palmerston-Waihemo A and P Show is expanding, thanks to a report in the Otago Daily Times.

5000 visit museum

The Waihemo museum at Palmerston has attracted more than 5000 visitors since it opened in January 2009.

Support needed for water project

Support needed for water project

Backers of the proposed Waihemo water conservation scheme in East Otago say more support is needed.

Settlement marks 175 years

Settlement marks 175 years

The 175th anniversary of the establishment of the seaside settlement of Moeraki by whalers in 1836 will be celebrated on Boxing Day.

East Otago pupils stand out

Dunedin North Rotary Club scholarships of $1000 each have been awarded to Sarah Law, dux of East Otago High School, and Holly McGrouther, the school's head girl.

'No idea' on 175th anniversary numbers

The 175th anniversary of the establishment of the whaling settlement at Moeraki will be celebrated on Boxing Day.

Professor joins health centre

Professor joins health centre

The first professor of general practice at the Dunedin School of Medicine, Prof Campbell Murdoch, has taken his stethoscope to Palmerston.

Christmas Angel

Christmas Angel

Naleigha French (1), of Palmerston, took pride of place as "The Angel on the Pony" at the Good Samaritan Christmas lunch at the Waihemo Lodge, Palmerston, on Friday.