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Council cuts grant allocations by over 50%
Several South Otago community groups will have to look to alternative sources of funding this year, after Clutha District Council slashed its grant allocations by more than 50% yesterday.
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Fewer at Century Farms awards
Fewer at Century Farms awards
A key national farming event, Century Farms, will welcome lower-than-usual numbers south to its awards this year, although organisers expect the drop to be temporary.
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‘Reflection’ of cost tensions
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‘Reflection’ of cost tensions
Low resident satisfaction in a recent council survey is a reflection of escalating cost tensions, the Clutha district’s mayor says.
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‘Great turnout’ at meeting, five potential volunteers found
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‘Great turnout’ at meeting, five potential volunteers found
An urgent appeal for more ambulance volunteers in a Catlins township appears to have paid dividends.
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Independent living units popular: managers
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Independent living units popular: managers
A second phase of community-driven independent living units in Lawrence is proving popular despite challenging economic conditions, project managers say.
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Council joins battery recycling scheme
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Council joins battery recycling scheme
South Otago officials say their council will be only the second in the country to implement a convenient battery drop-off recycling scheme.
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Candidate eager to tackle ‘huge’ issues
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Candidate eager to tackle ‘huge’ issues
Clutha's mayoral contest has begun, after a "steady pair of hands" yesterday threw his hat into the ring for this year’s local government elections.
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Fears low staff may jeopardise patient care
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Fears low staff may jeopardise patient care
Ambulance staff numbers have become critically low in a Catlins township, and there are fears patient care could be compromised unless volunteers are found.
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Dairy farmer ‘blindsided’ by $44,000 rates hike
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Dairy farmer ‘blindsided’ by $44,000 rates hike
A South Otago dairy farmer says he was "blindsided" by a rates increase of $44,000 this year, as ratepayers and community groups feel the pinch.
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‘Lucky’ Aussie Ford hoons harmed no wildlife
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‘Lucky’ Aussie Ford hoons harmed no wildlife
Clutha's mayor says it was "lucky" no wildlife was harmed when Ford Australia salesmen tore up a pristine Catlins beach in their utes.
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Advice to look to airlines in bid to cut flight costs
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Advice to look to airlines in bid to cut flight costs
Industry representatives say airport economics are already tightly regulated, and the government should look to airlines in an effort to reduce ticket prices.
Diversity lauded at feast with food, fun
Diversity lauded at feast with food, fun
South Otago’s rich variety of international cultures came together last week for the district’s annual cultural feast.
Local Legend: Pam Keddell
Local Legend: Pam Keddell
Pam Keddell is this week’s Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Mainly Music co-founder set for retirement
Mainly Music co-founder set for retirement
A Lawrence musical playgroup leader says leaving the group she co-founded 19 years ago is a bittersweet experience.
Grant puts dog park over line
Grant puts dog park over line
The Otago Community Trust gave $12,720 to Milton Area Promotions last week, as part of the trust’s monthly funding round of more than $1million.
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Businesses being ‘hammered’ by increasing inspection fees
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Businesses being ‘hammered’ by increasing inspection fees
A Catlins microbrewer says Clutha food and hospitality businesses are being "hammered" by growing food safety inspection fees.
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Jubilee jubilation for Toko
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Jubilee jubilation for Toko
It was a jubilee worthy of its celebratory name for Toko Rugby Football Club this Easter weekend.
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Pump track decision involved ‘unfair’ process
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Pump track decision involved ‘unfair’ process
A southern athletics club is not ruling out escalating its grievance regarding a council decision to allow a pump track to be built on a site previously used for athletics.
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Campaign hoping to improve safety
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Campaign hoping to improve safety
A strategy to "turn health and safety on its head" is helping youngsters across the South keep their families safer at home and on the farm.
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Mayor's wife slept with weapon after death threats
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Mayor's wife slept with weapon after death threats
Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan says his wife slept with a weapon under her pillow "for several months" after he received death threats during the last local government elections.