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Richard Davison
Richard DavisonBureau chief - South Otago
richard.davison@odt.co.nz

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South OtagoSeptember 24

Class Act duo a case of deja vu

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon could be forgiven for feeling a sense of deja vu when he meets sisters Emily and Katie Harrex at today's Class Act ceremony — although not because the Lawrence teenagers are identical twins.
Class Act duo a case of deja vu
Class Act duo a case of deja vu
South OtagoSeptember 24

Local Legend

This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is keen knitter and Operation Cover Up Balclutha founder Errin Hamlyn.
Local Legend
Local Legend
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South OtagoSeptember 23

Milton pool receives further $1.9m funding confirmation boost

A further funding boost for Milton’s new pool has been greeted with a mix of relief and delight by project stakeholders.
Milton pool receives further $1.9m funding confirmation boost
Milton pool receives further $1.9m funding confirmation boost
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South OtagoSeptember 23

Coastal erosion prompts flush of concern

Coastal erosion threatening a public toilet in Taieri Mouth is earmarked for “urgent” attention, officials say.
Coastal erosion prompts flush of concern
Coastal erosion prompts flush of concern
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South OtagoSeptember 18

‘Crunch time’ for Clutha museum as threat of permanent closure looms

A regional museum may have to close its doors for good, unless long-standing issues with funding and suitable housing for its collection can be resolved.
‘Crunch time’ for Clutha museum as threat of permanent closure looms
‘Crunch time’ for Clutha museum as threat of permanent closure looms
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South OtagoSeptember 17

Dairy company finds ‘fun and colourful way’ to fundraise for cancer

Scores of brightly coloured ducks battled it out for bragging rights at Danone’s Balclutha site last week, in support of the Cancer Society.
Dairy company finds ‘fun and colourful way’ to fundraise for cancer
Dairy company finds ‘fun and colourful way’ to fundraise for cancer
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South OtagoSeptember 16

‘Only time will tell’: Petitioning pensioners unconvinced their pharmacy opposition heard

Balclutha residents protesting a potential new pharmacy in the town’s hospital say they still believe the project will go ahead, despite collecting more than 900 signatures in opposition.
‘Only time will tell’: Petitioning pensioners unconvinced their pharmacy opposition heard
‘Only time will tell’: Petitioning pensioners unconvinced their pharmacy opposition heard
South OtagoSeptember 10

Local Legend

This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Alan Duthie, of Clydevale.
Local Legend
Local Legend
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South OtagoSeptember 8

$5.9m Telford funding ‘secures future’ for long-standing farm institute

Officials say a South Otago agricultural training institute is “turning a corner”, thanks to governmental funding totalling $5.9 million during the next two years.
$5.9m Telford funding ‘secures future’ for long-standing farm institute
$5.9m Telford funding ‘secures future’ for long-standing farm institute
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South OtagoSeptember 3

End in sight for delayed SH1 Milton roadworks

Southern State Highway 1 users should soon see an end to long-standing roadworks in Milton.
End in sight for delayed SH1 Milton roadworks
End in sight for delayed SH1 Milton roadworks