New playground draws locals, visitors
New playground draws locals, visitors
Lawrence’s colourful destination playground has opened with the turn of summer.
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Local Legend: Gaynor Hayes
Local Legend: Gaynor Hayes
This week’s Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Gaynor Hayes, of Milton.
Future of track in doubt
Future of track in doubt
The South Otago Athletics Club may lose its track as Centennial Park runs out of room.
'Magnificent' man farewelled
'Magnificent' man farewelled
Milton has lost one of its more colourful characters.
‘Magnificent guy’ remembered
‘Magnificent guy’ remembered
Milton has lost one of its more colourful characters.
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Settlement hoped to become historical hot spot
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Settlement hoped to become historical hot spot
Specialists are delving into the past at Lawrence.
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Camper frightened at rest stop
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Camper frightened at rest stop
A freedom camper’s "frightening ordeal" at a Milton rest-stop has led to a council committing to "additional measures" to ensure a similar incident does not happen.
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Swimming pool and library get thumbs-up
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Swimming pool and library get thumbs-up
Supporters are celebrating the decision to build a new swimming pool-library complex in Milton.
Learning the snorkeling ropes
Learning the snorkeling ropes
A dozen divers suited up for the Baden McNabb Ocean Safety Workshop last month.
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.