Learning the snorkeling ropes
Learning the snorkeling ropes
A dozen divers suited up for the Baden McNabb Ocean Safety Workshop last month.
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Recycling cycles at Milton Upcycle
Recycling cycles at Milton Upcycle
The Milton Upcycle bike workshop showcased its potential at an open day late last month.
Milestones marked
Milestones marked
Excellence in workplace training was celebrated at the Clutha District Training and Development Awards Dinner, at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au, Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre in Balclutha...
Volunteers praised
Volunteers praised
About three fire appliances, a police car and a St John’s ambulance backed a team of almost 80 volunteers for last Thursday’s Toot4Tucker collection day.
Historic quilt returned from UK
Historic quilt returned from UK
Milton's Tokomairiro High School has a new taonga with the discovery of an antique quilt.
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Quality on show at A&P
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Quality on show at A&P
Sunshine warmed a bright and busy A&P Show in Balclutha on Saturday.
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Tokomairiro history stitched in antique quilt
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Tokomairiro history stitched in antique quilt
Milton's Tokomairiro High School has a new taonga with the discovery of an antique quilt.
New book highlights Kaitangata’s growth
New book highlights Kaitangata’s growth
Kaitangata Rising is the latest volume in the coal town’s history, recording a journey to a bright new image.
Flood damage cost $1.5m, council says
Flood damage cost $1.5m, council says
The Clutha District Council reckoned recent flood damage to roads and infrastructure at $1.5million.
Helping seniors thrive
Helping seniors thrive
Clutha Leader reporter Nick Brook checks in on the ongoing work of local heroes recognised at Clutha District Council’s Community Service Award in July.
Annual checks a permanent part of farming now
Annual checks a permanent part of farming now
Annual dairy farm checks are under way, and any farmer uncertain about consenting is advised to contact Otago Regional Council as soon as possible.
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Only a quarter of repairs done
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Only a quarter of repairs done
The Clutha District Council is facing a bill of about $1.5million for damage to roads and infrastructure from last month’s floods.
Local Legend: Gail Sharpin
Local Legend: Gail Sharpin
This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is career teacher Gail Sharpin, who volunteers to help primary school pupils with literacy.
Trust enriching lives
Trust enriching lives
Clutha Leader reporter Nick Brook checks in on the ongoing work of local heroes recognised at Clutha District Council’s Community Service Awards in July.
Marking Armistice Day, 106 years on
Marking Armistice Day, 106 years on
Wreath-laying, a minute’s silence and the bugling of the Last Post were features of the annual Armistice Day ceremony organised by Balclutha Returned and Services Association and led by...
Clutha ‘a cool place’
Clutha ‘a cool place’
Members of the Agavaa Fonoti family were proud to become New Zealand citizens at the last citizenship ceremony for 2024 at Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre Te Pou ō Mata-Au last...
Network helps link volunteers
Network helps link volunteers
About 25 community groups assembled for the Clutha District Volunteer Network events, the last of which was at Balclutha Golf Club on November 8.
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Family fun at Rainbow Run and Walk
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Family fun at Rainbow Run and Walk
About 300 people ran through rain and sunshine at the South Otago Night’n Day Rainbow Run and Walk, in Balclutha, on Saturday.
Council compliance team set to begin farm checks
Council compliance team set to begin farm checks
Annual dairy farm checks are under way, and any farmer who is uncertain about consenting is advised to contact Otago Regional Council as soon as possible.
Ceremony celebrates practice
Ceremony celebrates practice
Whānau Manaaki (WM) Kindergartens held a blessing ceremony recently for their new Clutha-based office, now at Te Pou ō Mata-Au Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre (TPŌMA).