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.
Richard Davison
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.
'We can't believe it': Kaka Point win new boat after vote
'We can't believe it': Kaka Point win new boat after vote
"It's just a dream come true . . . ''
Bridge work may start in March
Bridge work may start in March
Construction could begin on a replacement Catlins bridge as early as March next year, as the result of a funding boost announced this week.
Graves hoping rally winning streak continues
Graves hoping rally winning streak continues
Gore driver Andrew Graves will be seeking a handful of wins this weekend, on a rally he describes as "the pick of the bunch".
Camping monitoring fears downplayed
Camping monitoring fears downplayed
The Clutha District Council has moved to reassure Catlins residents after news emerged of its responsible camping ranger stepping down at the end of this month.
Freedom camping site trial raises concerns
Freedom camping site trial raises concerns
Residents say they remain "angry" and "afraid" about possible consequences of a trial freedom camping site in Owaka, opened recently in the teeth of local opposition.
'Shed' with shop front causing stir
'Shed' with shop front causing stir
A dispute over a new building on Lawrence's main street has gone public.
Heritage day of aesthetics and history
Heritage day of aesthetics and history
Lawrence Heritage Day returns to the historic gold-rush town on Sunday, and this year weaves its vintage magic with a little something for those who appreciate the arts.
Excitement as new district council sworn in
Excitement as new district council sworn in
A blend of ceremony and humour marked the swearing-in of the Clutha District Council last night.
Vote for the Kaka Point boat, life-savers ask
Vote for the Kaka Point boat, life-savers ask
Kaka Point Surf Life Saving Club girls' inflatable rescue boat (IRB) crew (from left) Keely Hill and Briana Dent (both 16), and Isla Hastie and Maia Pryde (both 15) are canvassing online votes this...