Clinton

When the doors of the Clinton BP fuel station unexpectedly closed in July 2009, Clinton residents rallied and raised money to open and run their own petrol station and store.

Work is progressing well on Clinton's new co-op shop and it is expected to be operating next month.

A Clinton beekeeper has a warning for other beekeepers and landowners where hives are kept, after a person he believes was posing as an employee of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry stole three hives.

The second stage of the community service station project is well under way in Clinton, with work started on the retail store.