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Blue-riband local star of display
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Blue-riband local star of display
A local hero will reveal his true colours at a heritage day this weekend.
Richard Davison
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End of an era: rural board history
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End of an era: rural board history
An innovative rural initiative will be preserved for posterity, thanks to the literary efforts of one of its leaders.
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Encouraging support for new museum building
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Encouraging support for new museum building
A brighter future beckons for a historic museum collection, following a surge of community support.
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Wheel deal: Reunion celebrates historic journey
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Wheel deal: Reunion celebrates historic journey
The mysterious tale of a yellow wheel turned black culminated in a 50th anniversary reunion of once intrepid youngsters in Lawrence yesterday.
E-motorbikes added to eco-tourism stable
E-motorbikes added to eco-tourism stable
Four legs good. Two wheels? Also good.
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Men’s health outreach project
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Men’s health outreach project
A southern clinic is bringing a new meaning to "public" health next month.
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Motocross to continue after noise review
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Motocross to continue after noise review
Motocross enthusiasts feel vindicated following the outcome of a review of noise complaints at a council reserve.
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Streetscape upgrade under way
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Streetscape upgrade under way
Milton residents say they are excited to see progress on a major streetscape upgrade, although work remains to be done on a final plan.
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Arrival of water meter questioned
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Arrival of water meter questioned
A pair of low-income beneficiaries have accused council officials of introducing water metering "by stealth".
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Rec centre marks 10 years with half-marathon
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Rec centre marks 10 years with half-marathon
An anniversary event signalled a positive step forward into the future for one participant at the weekend.
Couple creating a tiny slice of heaven
Couple creating a tiny slice of heaven
A pair of eco-entrepreneurs are buzzing with excitement at their latest venture using tiny houses made from sustainable materials in Christchurch.
Tiny slice of heaven
Tiny slice of heaven
A pair of eco-entrepreneurs are buzzing with excitement at their latest venture.
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Going, going, nearly gone
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Going, going, nearly gone
The facade of the former Hotel South Otago teeters on the brink during the long-standing Balclutha pub's demolition this week.
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Water waste: leaks remain ‘six months’ after complaints
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Water waste: leaks remain ‘six months’ after complaints
A Lawrence businessman continues to be frustrated by "unacceptable" water wastage in the town, despite council attempts to resolve the issue.
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Kai build delivers on its promise
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Kai build delivers on its promise
A small town’s revival has been given a further shot in the arm thanks to a bricks-and-mortar community effort.
Twilight nature events aim to inspire artists
Twilight nature events aim to inspire artists
Artists have a special opportunity to appreciate southern wildlife at night’s margins this spring and summer.
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Future of historic Chinese camp disputed
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Future of historic Chinese camp disputed
Plans to develop a historic gold rush site are poorly thought out and financially unsustainable, a former trustee says.
Among the fields of gold
Among the fields of gold
Daffodils engulf a picnic table and festoon the hillside at the former Hart’s Black Horse Brewery site in Wetherstons Gully, Lawrence.
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Main street 'eyesore' could test new bylaw
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Main street 'eyesore' could test new bylaw
A new bylaw may soon receive its first test, following continued inaction from "eyesore" property owners.
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‘Compelling’ $4.8m attraction proposed for Gabriel's Gully
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‘Compelling’ $4.8m attraction proposed for Gabriel's Gully
A historic town may be due a second gold rush if an ambitious, $4.8 million visitor attraction proposal comes to fruition.