New waste, recycling truck in action
New waste, recycling truck in action
A $340,000 waste and recycling truck for Clutha will be a familiar sight around the district from today.
helena de reus
Gazetting means court will cease to exist
Gazetting means court will cease to exist
The Balclutha District Court will be formally closed next month.
Woman hurt in crash
Woman hurt in crash
A Dunedin woman suffered moderate injuries when she crashed her car 1km north of Clinton early yesterday.
Walk proving popular
Walk proving popular
Registrations are ''going well'' for the Catlins Great Escape coastal walk in February, Catlins Coast Incorporated projects co-ordinator Kim Dodds says.
Cost of fixing leaks $260,000
Cost of fixing leaks $260,000
Fixing leaking pipes and upgrading water mains in Milton could cost the Clutha District Council $260,000.
Drivers escape injury in truck, tractor crash
Drivers escape injury in truck, tractor crash
Two men escaped injury when a tractor and a logging truck and trailer unit collided 14km south of Balclutha yesterday.
Building of health centre on schedule
Building of health centre on schedule
Construction of the $2.85 million West Otago Health Centre in Tapanui is on track, and several fundraising events are planned for next month.
Wearable arts contest for Tapanui
Wearable arts contest for Tapanui
Art will take centre stage in Tapanui this May when ''Fashion Fantasia'' comes to town.
Delays on SH1 after truck and tractor crash
Delays on SH1 after truck and tractor crash
A crash involving a logging truck and a tractor has led to traffic delays on State Highway 1 near Balclutha today.
Recognition for cake charity
Recognition for cake charity
A charity aimed at bringing a smile to the faces of seriously ill youngsters has received a $3000 boost from a New Zealand fashion designer.
Come in, the water's fine
Come in, the water's fine
The water is fine now at Balclutha's pool after temperatures dropped several times this week.
Summer sport series starting soon
Summer sport series starting soon
A summer series of sport and recreation events created to encourage people to be more active will start on January 26 in the Clutha district.
Tourism draft strategy a first
Tourism draft strategy a first
The future direction of Clutha's tourism is under the spotlight, a draft visitor strategy having been released aimed at enticing visitors to the area and enhancing their experiences.
Leaving for a new challenge
Leaving for a new challenge
With nearly seven years under his belt as Sport Otago's Clutha-based sports co-ordinator, Kelvin (Tiny) Carruthers is leaving the district.
Review into pool heating launched
Review into pool heating launched
The Clutha District Council has launched an independent review of the water heating system at Balclutha's swimming pool in a bid to resolve water temperature issues.
Changing 30 years of habits to go organic a challenge
Changing 30 years of habits to go organic a challenge
Throughout Otago, people with a love of food and fresh produce are turning out amazing products. For some it is just a hobby; for others it has turned into their livelihood. Helena de Reus reports.
Regulatory role presents new challenge
Regulatory role presents new challenge
New Clutha District Council manager David Campbell has swapped north for south - Otago, that is.
Challenges at sole-charge stations
Challenges at sole-charge stations
With the possibility of further restructuring across the Southern policing district, Balclutha reporter Helena de Reus takes a moment to look at our small community stations.
Dining well from your own patch
Dining well from your own patch
Growing vegetables or fruit in your own backyard has made a comeback. Helena de Reus learns how it is done.
From littered to lovely
From littered to lovely
A project to banish litter from along the Southern Scenic Route has been hailed a success and organisers hope it will spread across the rest of the district.