School treated with dog surprise
School treated with dog surprise
Hundreds of children met the Balclutha Dog Training Group outside Cross Recreation Centre for their final class of term last Friday, April 11.
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Kapa haka event ‘soul- filling’ for eager pupils
Kapa haka event ‘soul- filling’ for eager pupils
Newcomers were welcomed to the Kapa Haka Cultural Exchange at Lawrence Area School (LAS) last Thursday, April 10.
Hui teaches pupils about sustainability
Hui teaches pupils about sustainability
Food production from pollination to the plate was celebrated at the Harvest Hui at Waitahuna School and War Memorial Hall recently.
Local Legend: Natalie Tunnah
Local Legend: Natalie Tunnah
One-year-old Rose joins her mum Natalie Tunnah to receive the Clutha leader Silver Farms Local Legend prize lamb leg roast this week.
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Exhibit to feature master’s works
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Exhibit to feature master’s works
The Balclutha Community Arts Centre is hosting a special textile art exhibition featuring the work of pre-eminent master weaver Betty Booth, who died last year after a nine-year struggle with cancer.
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Decades of work pay off for winner
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Decades of work pay off for winner
The finest Model A Ford in New Zealand starts first time every time in Balclutha, after a 48-year labour of love.
Landfill overflow solution in sight
Landfill overflow solution in sight
Mt Cooee landfill’s spillover may have been averted.
Farms recovering from ‘mini cyclone’
Farms recovering from ‘mini cyclone’
Farmers around Lawrence and Tuapeka are facing significant challenges as they work to recover from flash flooding caused by a violent storm on February 18.
Local Legend: Jeff Bisset
Local Legend: Jeff Bisset
April’s first Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is golf coach Jeff Bisset.
Overflow solution in sight
Overflow solution in sight
Mt Cooee landfill’s spillover may have been averted.
Catlins school closes after 128 years
Catlins school closes after 128 years
The last little schoolhouse in the valley has finally closed its doors.
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Audi outdoes the hot rods in quarter mile drag races
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Audi outdoes the hot rods in quarter mile drag races
Among the roaring, fat-tyred hot rods, the deceptively domestic Audi S8 of Alexandra's Mike Lucey took the top time at the Lawrence Quarter Mile Drag races on Saturday.
BMX talent put new pump track to the test
BMX talent put new pump track to the test
The rubber met the road in Balclutha last week for Otago Community Trust funding, as local BMX athletes tested the new pump track under construction at Centennial Park.
Local Legend: Lindsay Alexander
Local Legend: Lindsay Alexander
Local Legend Lindsay Alexander wins the Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms premium lamb leg for the last Leader in March.
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Restoration led to ‘pretty special’ bond
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Restoration led to ‘pretty special’ bond
A well-loved muscle-car has powered a strong human connection.
Local Legend: Vicki Galbreath
Local Legend: Vicki Galbreath
This week’s Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Vicki Galbreath.
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Stalwart recognised for 70 years
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Stalwart recognised for 70 years
June Waters has been in the Women’s Institute longer than most members have been alive.
ECO fund increased to over $1m
ECO fund increased to over $1m
More than $1million is available for environmental projects across Otago.
Nearly 500 motorcyclists at 14th Gutbuster trail ride
Nearly 500 motorcyclists at 14th Gutbuster trail ride
The 14th annual Milton Gutbuster and Family Trail Ride was a huge success on Saturday.
Vintage rally celebrates its 50th through Clutha Valley
Vintage rally celebrates its 50th through Clutha Valley
Conditions were slick and showery for veteran bikers on a 170km rally riding motorcycles up to 100 years old, last Saturday.