West Otago Community Board
West Otago Community Board
The new West Otago Community Board met for the first time this week.
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Christmas parade registration deadline extended
Christmas parade registration deadline extended
A lack of interest in the Balclutha Christmas parade has forced organisers to extend the registration deadline in a bid to draw more entries.
Praying, hoping for best
Praying, hoping for best
In South Otago, the Filipino community pray and hope for the best.
Car buffs get their show on the road
Car buffs get their show on the road
It was man and machine at the Kaitangata Rugby Club grounds on Saturday.
Lattas gather to remember family's forebears
Lattas gather to remember family's forebears
Lattas from around the country gathered in Owaka at the weekend to mark 150 years since their descendants arrived in New Zealand.
Pillars loom out of Catlins mist
Pillars loom out of Catlins mist
Tucked away on the Catlins coast is a hidden treasure - the Frances Pillars. Balclutha reporter Helena de Reus sees them with former Clutha district councillors Mary Johnstone and Jo Lowrey.
Art exhibition 'really special'
Art exhibition 'really special'
Southern creative talent was on show in Balclutha this week with the annual Art South Otago awards and exhibition opening.
Health centre progressing
Health centre progressing
Construction of the $2.85 million West Otago Health Centre in Tapanui is well under way, as foundation work continues this week.
Warning over fireworks
Warning over fireworks
South Otago police are warning against the misuse of fireworks after two ''acts of stupidity'' at the weekend.
'Great atmosphere' at spring duathlon
'Great atmosphere' at spring duathlon
A hundred keen competitors donned their running shoes and dragged out their bikes to take part in the Lawrence Spring Duathlon on Saturday.
Hundreds enjoy variety and views on trail ride
Hundreds enjoy variety and views on trail ride
Dust, mud, amazing scenery and a good ride were on offer at the 12th annual Lake to Sea Trail Ride near Milton on Saturday.
English to give up seat
English to give up seat
Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Bill English is to give up his Clutha-Southland seat at the next election and stand as a National Party list candidate.
Clutha Health in surplus but GP fees to rise in effort to break even
Clutha Health in surplus but GP fees to rise in effort to break even
With a recently completed $2.5 million upgrade under its belt, Clutha Health First has reported a total surplus of nearly $300,000.
1000 Riders expected
1000 Riders expected
Up to 1000 off-road trail bike riders from all around the South Island will descend on Milton tomorrow, for the annual Lake to Sea trail ride.
Cold comfort for users of refurbished pool
Cold comfort for users of refurbished pool
Heating issues at Balclutha's refurbished pool have left residents fuming and some parents have taken young children out of town to go swimming in warmer water.
Charitable aim behind hardcore coastal walk
Charitable aim behind hardcore coastal walk
A former Cromwell College pupil hopes to be the first to walk around the country's coastline while raising money for charity.
25 on course urged to apply for Finegand jobs
25 on course urged to apply for Finegand jobs
The creation of 40 jobs near Balclutha is welcome news to those behind a training course equipping Clutha's young people for jobs.
Four rolling it out for New Zealand
Four rolling it out for New Zealand
The Fire Service's national waterway champions leave Balclutha for Australia this morning, to compete in the Australasian Firefighters Championships this weekend.
Swollen lakes and river now receding
Swollen lakes and river now receding
Lake Wakatipu was lapping at the top steps of Earnslaw Park yesterday morning, but by the afternoon water levels had begun to fall.
Christian camp marks 50 years of activities
Christian camp marks 50 years of activities
Half a century of adventure-based Christian camps was celebrated in Waihola at the weekend.