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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".
Richard Davison
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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.
Finding the colour of spring
Finding the colour of spring
A Southern conservation group wants to make kowhai the colour of spring in the Catlins.
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Fond farewell after 47 years and 1000-plus games
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Fond farewell after 47 years and 1000-plus games
In a sport notorious for eliciting cliches, the unparalleled performance of South Otago football player Alfie Nicol merits every exaggeration.
Apprentice’s efforts come to fruition
Apprentice’s efforts come to fruition
Two years on, an apprentice gardener’s fingers look to have greened up nicely.
Erosion concerns after ORC 'hacked' willows
Erosion concerns after ORC 'hacked' willows
A Riverside resident says riparian management by the Otago Regional Council has aggravated the erosion issues it was designed to fix.
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Art sale inspires local memories
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Art sale inspires local memories
A record-setting art sale has triggered fond memories in a remote Catlins hamlet.
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Beach bylaw on vehicle use seen as a ‘cave-in’
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Beach bylaw on vehicle use seen as a ‘cave-in’
A new bylaw governing vehicle use on South Otago beaches has met with mixed reactions from residents.
Five councillors say goodbye
Five councillors say goodbye
The ratepayers’ loss may prove lambing’s gain this spring, as outgoing Clutha District councillors make plans for their futures away from chambers.
Heading back to roots; larger roll for outgoing principal
Heading back to roots; larger roll for outgoing principal
A West Otago school will soon have a new principal.