Support after attacks on business
A South Otago businessman subject to a series of attacks on his property says he has been "heartened" by the community response to his plight.
Richard Davison
Community board taken to task over ‘brutal’ pruning
Community board taken to task over ‘brutal’ pruning
The recent pruning of some of Tapanui's civic trees has been criticised as ‘‘brutal and atrocious’’ by a community organisation.
Death threats after 'lack of police action' to racist attacks
Death threats after 'lack of police action' to racist attacks
An Otago businessman is unhappy with the police response to a series of attacks on his property that he believes were racially motivated.
Meth addiction support group to meet formally
Meth addiction support group to meet formally
Following an exploratory launch before Christmas, a new South Otago support group for families of meth addicts will hold its first formal meeting on Wednesday.
MP questions tree-planting for freshwater
MP questions tree-planting for freshwater
Serious concerns remain among rural residents over freshwater proposals, a southern MP says.
Event offering free ‘treats’ popular
Event offering free ‘treats’ popular
An event providing free ‘‘treats’’ to a South Otago community looks set to return this year, following a successful first outing before Christmas.
New loo block may include retail space
New loo block may include retail space
Balclutha's proposed destination toilets could put a new spin on the old saying ‘‘spend a penny’’.
Four candidates for board by-election
Four candidates for board by-election
Clutha civic leaders have welcomed a large number of candidates for a community board by-election this month.
Supermarket plans raise hopes of new jobs
Supermarket plans raise hopes of new jobs
Civic and business leaders are delighted two new supermarkets may lead to the creation of many new jobs in two Otago towns.
West Otago’s A&P Show ‘goes magic’
West Otago’s A&P Show ‘goes magic’
Overcast skies and occasional drizzle could not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowds at the West Otago A & P Show in Tapanui on Saturday.
A&P show to feature 'spectacular' line-up
A&P show to feature 'spectacular' line-up
Organisers are expecting increased entries - and visitors to match - at the West Otago A&P Show on Saturday.
Pressure for water saving spurs action
Pressure for water saving spurs action
Clutha District Council has stepped back from plans to reduce water pressure in Tapanui this summer.
The show will go on - with the queens
The show will go on - with the queens
Long live the queens.
Possible switch to i-Site status must wait
Possible switch to i-Site status must wait
A proposal to seek full i-Site status for the Catlins Information Centre will not be actioned in time for summer.
Time for a bit of town spruce up, resident requests
Time for a bit of town spruce up, resident requests
A Lawrence resident has called on the local community board to "maintain our house" by addressing a lack of civic maintenance and cohesive branding for the town.
Health facility set to deal with challenges
Health facility set to deal with challenges
Clutha Health First wants to keep improving staffing and facilities as it looks to the year ahead.
Farmers: test avian pollution
Farmers: test avian pollution
A South Otago farmer wants to see greater recognition of the role of waterfowl pollution in planned governmental water quality reforms.
Foundation happy to appoint staff member
Foundation happy to appoint staff member
A Southern community foundation has celebrated its inaugural year by employing its first permanent staff member.
Lack of entrants threatens A&P show queen contest
Lack of entrants threatens A&P show queen contest
God save the queens.
Building row may lead to heritage plan
Building row may lead to heritage plan
An unresolved stoush over a new commercial building on Lawrence's historic main street may have a "silver lining'', one of the parties concerned says.