Bill Campbell

Almost half the 28 Moeraki landslip claims lodged with the Earthquake Commission (EQC) after heavy rainfall in late May 2010 have been declined.

For the second year running a clash of dates looks likely between the Palmerston and Waihemo A &

A water catchment plan that could result in a dam being built inland from Dunback and enhancements to the Shag River will be outlined at a public meeting at Palmerston on October 26.

The small Flag Swamp school raised the equivalent of $500 per pupil at a school fair and auction, which was boosted by the Palmerston Farmers Market being held at the school on the day of the event.

Electronic signs are to be installed on State Highway 1 near Palmerston, to advise motorists of winter road conditions.

Efforts to establish a cycling, horse-riding and walking trail linking Palmerston, Dunback, Macraes and Middlemarch are continuing, despite the fact the proposal to build a trail between Palmerston and Middlemarch missed out on the first round of government funding for cycling and walking trails.

The idea of having a town crier welcoming Seasider train passengers to Palmerston and steering them to tourist attractions will be put to the Palmerston Gateway to Gold promotion group.