Fire at Balclutha care home
Fire at Balclutha care home
All occupants of a Balclutha care home are safe after a fire at the property.
Richard Davison
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Residents asking why spa pool still not fixed
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Residents asking why spa pool still not fixed
Residents of a South Otago town are questioning the length of time taken to repair a public spa pool.
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Council seeks staff for Three Waters
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Council seeks staff for Three Waters
A southern council is undertaking a massive recruitment drive for Three Waters staff.
Move to carbon farming about lifestyle
Move to carbon farming about lifestyle
A Clutha farmer says carbon farming is a matter of personal choice, and need not impact agriculture negatively if done with care.
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Future arborists learn on the job
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Future arborists learn on the job
Otago Polytechnic arboriculture students perch like exotic birds in a horizontal elm tree in Balclutha Bridge Playground on Monday morning.
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Familiar face at helm of trust
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Familiar face at helm of trust
Regular patrons of South Otago hostelries may find themselves doing a double take during the next few weeks.
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Rates increase backs new funding
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Rates increase backs new funding
Clutha ratepayers can expect an average rates increase of 5.22% this coming year.
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Hoiho death prompts calls for more care
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Hoiho death prompts calls for more care
A southern environmental group wants officials to do more to protect threatened wildlife on Catlins beaches.
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Guest nights up 140%; tourism spend up 7%
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Guest nights up 140%; tourism spend up 7%
Tourism in South Otago is on an upwards trend, recent figures show.
Milton Poultry Club annual show
Milton Poultry Club annual show
PHOTOS: RICHARD DAVISON
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Carbon farming move a ‘lifestyle’ decision
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Carbon farming move a ‘lifestyle’ decision
A Clutha farmer says carbon farming is a matter of personal choice, and need not impact agriculture negatively if done with care.
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Poultry club show popularity put down to egg shortages
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Poultry club show popularity put down to egg shortages
Public interest in all things fowl is as strong as it has ever been, South Otago chicken fanciers say.
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Dipping resident satisfaction worries councillors
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Dipping resident satisfaction worries councillors
Clutha councillors have expressed dismay with a downwards trend in resident satisfaction in some key service delivery areas.
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High power prices ‘massive issue’
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High power prices ‘massive issue’: pensioner
Low-income households in Balclutha are struggling with some of the highest average power prices in the country as they enter winter.
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Study group making a difference for apprentices
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Study group making a difference for apprentices
Harnessing a blend of the traditional and modern is paying dividends for apprentices in South Otago.
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Council hears submissions on public toilets revamp
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Council hears submissions on public toilets revamp
Catlins tourist hotspot Kaka Point could be next in line to have pennies spent on a flash flush.
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Kowhai tree planted to mark coronation
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Kowhai tree planted to mark coronation
Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan and deputy mayor Ken Payne plant a ceremonial kowhai tree at Clutha District Council headquarters in Balclutha yesterday.
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Being on balloon show ‘amazing’ experience
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Being on balloon show ‘amazing’ experience
A Dunedin "balloonologist" is remaining tight-lipped about the final outcome of her rise to the small screen.
Dunedin Balloonologist shows off her skills in TV show
Dunedin Balloonologist shows off her skills in TV show
A Dunedin "balloonologist" is remaining tight-lipped about the final outcome of her rise to the small screen.
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$25K wanted for security cameras in bid to curb antisocial behaviour
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$25K wanted for security cameras in bid to curb antisocial behaviour
A South Otago town may soon have surveillance cameras installed, in an effort to curb antisocial behaviour and dangerous driving.