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‘Relief’ as Catlins school gets new pupils
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‘Relief’ as Catlins school gets new pupils
A small rural school appears to have temporarily banished fears of its closure, following a successful drive to secure more pupils.
Richard Davison
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Riders and bucking broncos all set for annual rodeo
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Riders and bucking broncos all set for annual rodeo
They are trained, focused and champing at the bit — and that’s just the riders.
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Former army officer takes on healthcare role
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Former army officer takes on healthcare role
Clutha Health First chief executive Ray Anton stepped down before Christmas, after 21 years in the role.
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$5.3m drinking water pipeline work under way
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$5.3m drinking water pipeline work under way
A multimillion-dollar project to improve a town’s water supply is under way.
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Destination toilets, first stage of street upgrade delayed
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Destination toilets, first stage of street upgrade delayed
Travellers on State Highway1 will have to hold on a little longer before they can enjoy a flash flush.
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Subdivision in works may create 89 sections in Clutha
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Subdivision in works may create 89 sections in Clutha
Families tempted to migrate southwards this year may soon have plenty of options.
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Museum replacement in ‘early stages’
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Museum replacement in ‘early stages’
Project leaders say they are increasingly optimistic a proposed museum will be built, while tempering expectations of any immediate change.
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Heritage boat 'left to rot' for sale
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Heritage boat 'left to rot' for sale
A prominent Catlins feature could be set to disappear, if some tricky waters can be navigated.
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Anger bubbles up over water leaks
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Anger bubbles up over water leaks
Residents say they may have to take stronger action if long-standing water leaks remain unaddressed in their town.
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Fewer vehicles on beaches under bylaw
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Fewer vehicles on beaches under bylaw
Officials say the response to a new bylaw governing vehicles on beaches has been broadly positive, after it came into effect on New Year’s Day.
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Barbed wire blocking cyclists on trail
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Barbed wire blocking cyclists on uncompleted section of trail
Barbed wire and spray-painted warnings are blocking cyclists amid safety concerns on a nearly completed section of an Otago cycle trail.
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Volunteers help keep an eye on endangered bat species population
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Volunteers help keep an eye on endangered bat species population
Visitors to the Catlins could be forgiven for going a little batty these summer holidays.
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Provocative sign prompts speculation
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Provocative sign in ‘eyesore’ building prompts speculation
The less salubrious side of a town's gold-rush days may be about to return, if a shop's temporary new signage is to be believed.
Digging deep at Papatowai Carnival
Digging deep at Papatowai Carnival
The absence of an event stalwart could only partially dampen the fun for families in the Catlins at the weekend.
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Family traditions at heart of Papatowai Carnival
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Family traditions at heart of Papatowai Carnival
The absence of an event stalwart could only partially dampen the fun for families in the Catlins at the weekend.
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Push for Southern Scenic Route inclusion
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Push for Southern Scenic Route inclusion
Residents of an overlooked town are pushing to have it included on a key scenic tourist route.
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Lawrence to Milton trail section ready for riders
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Lawrence to Milton trail section ready for riders
A new cycle trail extension is proving a hit with Christmas visitors.
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Delight in beauty and history of West Otago
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Delight in beauty and history of West Otago
A pastoral idyll, with a side order of custard squares — Richard Davison details the delights of a road trip from Balclutha to Whisky Gully.
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'Other avenues’ beckon ‘old school’ milk producer Windy Ridge
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'Other avenues’ beckon ‘old school’ milk producer Windy Ridge
A boutique milk producer is moving on to fresh pastures.
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Hopes high Santa can fix car in time
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Hopes high Santa can fix car in time
Children will be hoping Santa’s elf mechanics make it to Clutha Valley in time for Christmas Eve, after he was spotted conducting some emergency repairs to his 4WD near Clydevale on Tuesday.