Sporting stalwart honoured
Decades of commitment to South Otago sport were celebrated at the Cross Recreation Centre’s annual Community Recognition Evening in Balclutha last week.
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Local legends
Local legends
Balclutha Volunteer Fire Brigade had the good sense to nominate two of their longest serving members for the Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend this week.
College set to mark its 50th anniversary
College set to mark its 50th anniversary
Past and present students of Blue Mountain College in Tapanui are being invited to celebrate half a century of the school’s history when it marks its 50th anniversary on March 20-21, 2026.
Remembering pillar of community
Remembering pillar of community
About 80 golfers took to Tokomairiro Golf Club course on November 1 for the Tiny Agnew Memorial Tournament, held in memory of the well-known and much-loved Milton butcher.
Restricted fire season lifted after storms
Restricted fire season lifted after storms
FENZ has lifted fire restrictions put in place for Clutha following recent storms.
Home fireworks still selling out despite calls for a ban
Home fireworks still selling out despite calls for a ban
Clutha’s skies lit up for Guy Fawkes this month, despite perennial calls from some politicians for a public ban.
Young cornet player takes on mentor’s ‘Last Post’ role
Young cornet player takes on mentor’s ‘Last Post’ role
Cornet player Alex Anderson, 18, performed Last Post and reveille at the Balclutha Cenotaph yesterday
Enjoying the ‘pretty lights’: aurora ‘clearly visible to naked eye’
Enjoying the ‘pretty lights’: aurora ‘clearly visible to naked eye’
Kaitangata resident Leeana Ferguson captured a striking view of the aurora australis late on Thursday night.
School pool to close to public
School pool to close to public
Heriot School pool, a feature of the community for 60 years, will now be used by pupils only.
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$50k grant to help renovate clubrooms
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$50k grant to help renovate clubrooms
Tokomairiro Rugby Football Club (Toko) has scored a $50,000 boost from the Otago Community Trust (OCT) to renovate its long-serving clubrooms
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Breakfast a thanks to contractors
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Breakfast a thanks to contractors
Dozens of power line contractors were treated to a buffet breakfast at Balclutha’s Rosebank Lodge yesterday as a thank-you from the local community.
New trucks feature in food fundraiser offerings
New trucks feature in food fundraiser offerings
Balclutha’s St Joseph’s School is set to serve up another feast of flavours when its food-truck fundraiser returns on Friday, November 7.
Bat-spotting event to highlight Halloween
Bat-spotting event to highlight Halloween
Bat-signals and night-wings will trick or treat the Catlins this Halloween.
Unity ‘main purpose’ of strike action
Unity ‘main purpose’ of strike action
About 70 teachers, healthcare workers, and supporters including school children gathered alongside State Highway 1 in Balclutha last week, as part of nationwide strike action calling for better pay...
Checking in key focus
Checking in key focus
A nationwide drive to strengthen connections and tackle isolation checked in on Balclutha last week, though organisers were disappointed only five people came to hear its message.
ATM fails to deliver
ATM fails to deliver
Steel buttons were jabbed, heads scratched and bank cards yanked and re-inserted — again and again — at ANZ Balclutha’s ATM early last week.
Convoy honours influential figure
Convoy honours influential figure
A convoy of 104 trucks and about 200 people rolled through Balclutha on Friday, October 10, as part of the Bill Richardson Truck Rally, celebrating the life and legacy of one of New Zealand’s most...
$4.7m in funds given for flood protection
$4.7m in funds given for flood protection
The Otago Regional Council has welcomed $4.7million in government funding for six major flood protection projects, four of them in the Clutha district, as part of a national infrastructure...
Selfless supporter’s work honoured
Selfless supporter’s work honoured
South Otago High School year 13 student Maddie Grinton was recognised for her leadership, positivity and commitment to helping others, receiving a Youth Spirit Community Service Award at this year...
Local Legend: Vivienne Fiddes
Local Legend: Vivienne Fiddes
The Clutha Leader’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend this week is retired social worker Vivienne Fiddes, who has served on disability advocacy charity Dunedin and Clutha IHC Association...