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Potential for tree shade, fire risk, pests continues to rankle
A West Otago farmer says farm forestry regulations remain unfit for purpose, as he faces a future blighted by shade, frost, pests and fire risk.
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Moa concern in talk
Moa concern in talk
A South Otago environmental group is concerned plans to "de-extinct" the giant moa may detract from other critical conservation efforts in the region.
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Yoga session offered to boost mental health
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Yoga session offered to boost mental health
A South Otago yoga lover says anyone can be a "yoga person", and improve their mental health through the ancient eastern discipline.
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Heritage stalwart honoured
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Heritage stalwart honoured
A stalwart of the Lawrence heritage scene has been honoured with a certificate for his long-standing contributions to the area.
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‘Luxing’ makes it into dictionary
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‘Luxing’ makes it into dictionary
Do you lux, hoover or vacuum?
Tapanui taught Redford NZ has ‘smile on its face’
Tapanui taught Redford NZ has ‘smile on its face’
Tapanui residents who encountered Robert Redford during a 2016 movie shoot in the town say the Hollywood great was a "down-to-earth, lovely gentleman".
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‘Might be a bit of a switch’ after tour
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‘Might be a bit of a switch’ after tour
A twin trophy tour might just tip the balance from ballet to rugby for one prospective future player.
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Five give valedictory speeches
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Five give valedictory speeches
A southern council will be 69 years of collective experience poorer next month, as four councillors and its mayor stand down.
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Boil-water notice lifted after two years
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Boil-water notice lifted after two years
The successful removal of a two-year boil-water notice leaves only two South Otago water schemes without compliant drinking water, officials say.
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Tapanui taught Redford NZ has ‘smile on its face’
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Tapanui taught Redford NZ has ‘smile on its face’
Tapanui residents who encountered Robert Redford during a 2016 movie shoot in the town say the Hollywood great was a "down-to-earth, lovely gentleman".
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Library head retiring after 37-year career
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Library head retiring after 37-year career
A retiring library head says her 37-year career amid books came about entirely by chance.
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Search for southern A&P show queen set to resume
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Search for southern A&P show queen set to resume
The search for the ultimate southern belle resumes this summer, as a long-standing tradition returns to Balclutha’s showgrounds.
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Book quickly grew into ‘juggernaut’
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Book quickly grew into ‘juggernaut’
A Lawrence Chinese Camp historian says her new book chronicling the camp’s descendants has been a nine-year labour of love.
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Reading letters spurs visit to uncle’s grave
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Reading letters spurs visit to uncle’s grave
Poignant war letters handed down from mother to daughter have led to an emotional pilgrimage to one of World War 1’s more unusual Anzac battlegrounds.
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Burnout bug taking off with women
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Burnout bug taking off with women
More than a hint of pink was in evidence as the Girls Burnout competition visited Clutha for the first time at the weekend.
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Qualification celebrated
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Qualification celebrated
A childhood passion for tartan television has led to a formal Celtic qualification for a Lawrence retiree.
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Museums facing uphill battle
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Museums facing uphill battle
Each of Clutha’s six museums could face closure, unless funding and volunteer support increase.
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Air of optimism at candidate evening
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Air of optimism at candidate evening
A sense of longer-term optimism characterised presentations and audience questions at Milton Rotary’s meet the candidates night on Tuesday.
Water rates surge ‘predictable’
Water rates surge ‘predictable’
A southern mayor says a near-doubling of water rates in Waitaki was "predictable", but central government should shoulder much of the blame for what he called a "cluster stuff".
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Work to 'transform' Milton town centre
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Work to 'transform' Milton town centre
Milton town centre will be "revitalised" this spring, as a final phase of civic improvements begins this week.