Richard Davison

Te Pou ō Mata-Au Clutha District Memorial and Community Centre opening

The opening of Te Pou ō Mata-Au Clutha District Memorial and Community Centre was held in Balclutha on Friday, August 25.

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Lawrence to Waihola Gold Trail extension opened

Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, and Food Safety Rachel Brooking, and Clutha Gold Trail...

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Lawrence to Waihola Gold Trail extension opened

Towns along the route of a new cycle trail extension can expect to see a significant economic boost, a minister says.

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Cheesy welcome for new community centre

Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan celebrates the opening of the new Te Pou ō Mata-Au Clutha...

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Cheesy welcome for new community centre

Southern sushi loomed appropriately large during the opening of a new, $25 million community facility in South Otago yesterday.

New Community Centre opens in Balclutha

Southern sushi loomed appropriately large during the opening of a new, $25 million community facility in South Otago yesterday.

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‘Rural town mentality’ makes employment hard, trans woman says

Attendees listen to an interactive audience exercise during ‘‘That Blind Woman’’ Julie Woods’...

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‘Rural town mentality’ makes employment hard, trans woman says

A transgender woman has criticised South Otago’s "rural town mentality" while speaking of her challenges gaining and retaining employment locally, because of discrimination.

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Felling of church trees 'horrendous'

Police negotiate with protesters (from left) Tess Thurlew (obscured), Alison Beaumont, Kim...

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'Horrendous': 130-year-old trees felled at church

Tears of frustration and grief met the felling of several century-old trees in Lumsden yesterday.

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New owner sought for popular cafe

Illys Cafe owner Hilary Illingworth (left) and staff member Amira Shazeli ponder the future as...

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New owner sought for popular cafe

Tapanui's famous custard square is under threat once more, unless a floury-fingered enthusiast can be found.

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Community board to seek land status report for reserve

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Community board to seek land status report for reserve

Lawrence officials have agreed to take the next step in establishing a potential affordable housing project in the town.

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Call to restore pride in Lawrence

A building at the northern State Highway 8 entrance to Lawrence is one element of community...

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Call to restore pride in Lawrence

Officials hope a scathing letter criticising the rundown appearance of their rural township may act as a spur to beautification.

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Games path to recovery from brain tumour

RNZAF medic Flight Sergeant Stacey Adam says sport and the Invictus Games have helped her on the...

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Invictus Games path to recovery from brain tumour

A Milton-born flight medic is looking forward to the culmination next month of a five-year sporting journey of recovery from a brain tumour.

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Revoking status of land to be discussed

Drivers continue to ignore speed limits coming into Lawrence. Photo ODT

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Revoking status of land to be discussed

The expansion of housing in Lawrence may take a further step forward today, as officials consider options for development of public land.

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Health providers create collaborative group

South and West Otago health facility chairmen and chairwomen (clockwise from back left) Gaye...

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Health providers create collaborative group

Five South Otago health providers have agreed to work more closely together, for the benefit of the district’s patients.

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Putting the pedal to the metal in my first rally ride

Otago Daily Times Balclutha bureau chief Richard Davison (right) prepares for take-off with...

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Putting the pedal to the metal in my first rally ride

The ODT's Richard Davison had never ridden in a rally car before the weekend, and despite some early misgivings, a high-speed spin in a Catlins Rallysprint stage put "a great big grin" on his face.

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CDC rejects surf club grant bid

Kaka Point Beach may not be fully patrolled by surf lifeguards this summer because of a shortfall...

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CDC rejects surf club grant bid

A "gut-wrenching" decision by a southern council has left a surf club scrambling for additional funding for essential lifeguards this summer.

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'Slap on the wrist' for South Otago pub

Crescent Bar & Grill bar manager Kirsty Nolan (left) and owner Jenny Macdonald celebrate the...

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'Slap on the wrist' for South Otago pub

A South Otago pub owner says a limited licence renewal is a "slap on the wrist", which she will take as a message to do better.

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Report looks to consider natural hazards

Glenorchy sits at the top of Lake Wakatipu. Photo: RNZ

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Report looks to consider natural hazards

Otago Regional Council appears to have taken heed of community concerns regarding its natural hazards adaptation programme for the head of Lake Wakatipu.

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Financial ‘hiccup’ no match for pupils

Clutha district councillors and (from far left) Mayor Bryan Cadogan, chief executive Steve Hill...

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Financial ‘hiccup’ no match for pupils

"Hiccup" may become the excuse of choice for accounting errors during future council business in South Otago, following an inspiring youth presentation yesterday.

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