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Pupils put forward case for improved school crossings
Democracy appears to be alive and well in Clutha, as its youngsters back a recent stellar election turnout in one of its towns with a little direct engagement on road safety.
Richard Davison
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200 mark 140 years of rural rugby
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200 mark 140 years of rural rugby
Past and present members of the Clinton Rugby Club reflected on the changing face of the sport during the club’s 140th jubilee at the weekend.
Voters notch up 70% turnout
Voters notch up 70% turnout
A small ward in Clutha has bucked the trend for declining voter turnout, notching up the second-highest figures for last year’s local government elections.
Season success hailed
Season success hailed
For the first time in more than a century, Otago’s New Zealand sea lion/pakake population has produced more than 35 pups, putting it officially on track to breeding colony status.
Future of site still mystery
Future of site still mystery
Mystery surrounds the future use of a building site in Milton’s main street.
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Local Legend
Clutha Health First GP of 50 years’ Dr Branko Sijnja, is this week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
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Curb on hunting due to 1080 use ‘disappointing’
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Curb on hunting due to 1080 use ‘disappointing’
Hunting advocates say it's time to review the use of 1080 for predator control, as Doc prepares to drop the controversial toxin on 13,000ha of a key West Otago hunting range.
Future of site still mystery
Future of site still mystery
Mystery surrounds the future use of a building site on Milton’s main street.
Anzac services draw crowds
Anzac services draw crowds
Several hundred people attended Anzac Day services across Clutha on Saturday morning, in mild, breezy conditions.
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Voters notch up 70% turnout
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Voters notch up 70% turnout
A small ward in Clutha has bucked the trend for declining voter turnout, notching up the second-highest figures for last year’s local government elections.
Sea lion breeding success hailed
Sea lion breeding success hailed
For the first time in more than a century, Otago’s New Zealand sea lion/pakake population has produced more than 35 pups, putting it officially on track to breeding colony status.
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‘Power of the people’ leads to return of classic car
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‘Power of the people’ leads to return of classic car
A Gore man says the recovery of his beloved classic car stolen at the weekend was down to the "power of the people".
Gore dad vows to do 'whatever necessary' to get stolen Valiant back
Gore dad vows to do 'whatever necessary' to get stolen Valiant back
A Gore family has been left only with “hurt and sadness” after their beloved mongrel Valiant cruiser was stolen - possibly to be broken down for parts.
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Local Legend
This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend Robbie Finlayson receives her leg of lamb at her Crookston home last week.
Gold rush tomb gets official stamp
Gold rush tomb gets official stamp
A five-year project to restore a historic gold rush tomb to its former glory has reached a formal conclusion.
Services left ‘hamstrung’
Services left ‘hamstrung’
Weaknesses in the rural cellphone network are leaving emergency services "hamstrung" during community crises, Clutha officials say.
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Community spirit drives brigade milestone
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Community spirit drives brigade milestone
A "stubborn streak" has helped a Stirling woman notch up a fire brigade first for her community.
Rural phone resilience vital: boards
Rural phone resilience vital: boards
Weaknesses in the rural cellphone network are leaving emergency services "hamstrung" during community crises, Clutha officials say.
Local Legend
Local Legend
This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend Rosa MacPherson received her leg of lamb at her Kākā Point home last week.
20.58% rates hike set to breach cap
20.58% rates hike set to breach cap
Clutha’s mayor says a larger-than-expected projected rates hike of more than 20% this year is not a foregone conclusion.