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Richard DavisonBureau chief - South Otago
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South OtagoOctober 15

Italian style meets Kiwi ingenuity as new pool project creates a splash

A sea of boxes for the Elsie Stewart Community Library and Pool project in Milton has arrived from Italy.
Italian style meets Kiwi ingenuity as new pool project creates a splash
Italian style meets Kiwi ingenuity as new pool project creates a splash
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South OtagoOctober 8

37 years of community service marked

A reluctant hero of local government, who has represented Lawrence and surrounds for the past 37 years, may be New Zealand’s longest-serving community board member.
37 years of community service marked
37 years of community service marked
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South OtagoOctober 8

Balclutha makes light of sunshine shortfall

South Otago residents are saying a sunny welcome may count for more than sunny conditions, following new figures putting Balclutha at the bottom of the national table for sunshine hours.
Balclutha makes light of sunshine shortfall
Balclutha makes light of sunshine shortfall
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South OtagoOctober 8

Closure fears ease as museum weighs its future

A regional museum looks set to remain open following a crisis meeting at the weekend, although its future shape remains undecided.
Closure fears ease as museum weighs its future
Closure fears ease as museum weighs its future
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South OtagoOctober 8

Lawrence playground strikes a rocky seam

The next generation of Lawrence miners may need to find fresh ways to hone their skills, following a decision by the town’s community board on Wednesday.
Lawrence playground strikes a rocky seam
Lawrence playground strikes a rocky seam
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South OtagoOctober 8

Lawrence artists create paws for a cause

A feline fundraiser gracing Lawrence’s main street this month has passers-by purring.
Lawrence artists create paws for a cause
Lawrence artists create paws for a cause
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South OtagoOctober 8

New walking group bridges generations

A new Balclutha walking group has led to unexpected and enriching community connection between the district’s old and young.
New walking group bridges generations
New walking group bridges generations
South OtagoOctober 8

Local legend: garden co-founder always ‘learning something new’

This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Balclutha Community Garden co-founder and president, Robyn Bell.
Local legend: garden co-founder always ‘learning something new’
Local legend: garden co-founder always ‘learning something new’
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South OtagoOctober 8

Kaitangata mum makes national gains

Balancing motherhood and a busy job on a dairy farm are no obstacles to reaching the podium for Kaitangata bodybuilder Rachel Shearer.
Kaitangata mum makes national gains
Kaitangata mum makes national gains
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South OtagoOctober 7

Lawrence tuning up for anthem encore

Planning for a 150th jubilee of the National Anthem is reaching a crescendo in its Lawrence birthplace, as organisers look for further youngsters to recapture the grandeur of its earliest airings.
Lawrence tuning up for anthem encore
Lawrence tuning up for anthem encore