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Councillors aghast at rates rises
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Councillors aghast at rates rises
Clutha ratepayers can expect rates rises of up to 25% a year for the next three years, due to governmental changes to Three Waters legislation.
Richard Davison
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Self-guided tour of ‘heritage gems’ opens
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Self-guided tour of ‘heritage gems’ opens
The first phase of a potential $4.8 million visitor experience for one of Otago’s "heritage gems" is officially open.
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Mental Health Minister wants multi-party input over delivery
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Mental Health Minister wants multi-party input over delivery
The new mental health minister is signalling a multi-party approach to fixing the country’s mental health delivery.
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Push to join popular tourist route continues
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Push to join popular tourist route continues
A small South Otago township is still pushing to fully join a popular tourist route.
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‘Concerns’ over reduced beach patrols
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‘Concerns’ over reduced beach patrols
A Southern surf club has "grave concerns" an enforced reduction in patrols during the next fortnight could compromise safety for beach users.
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Opportunity not taken, mayor says
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Opportunity not taken, mayor says
One year on, a southern mayor says evidence shows a revised bylaw governing vehicles on beaches could have been made stronger.
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Firefighters praised for ‘saving school’
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Firefighters praised for ‘saving school’
A South Otago principal is hailing firefighters for "saving our school" following a blaze in a boiler room early yesterday morning.
Balclutha school fire caused by sparks from power tools
Balclutha school fire caused by sparks from power tools
A fire at Balclutha Primary School this morning was caused by sparks from grinding coming into contact with coal dust.
Obituary: he said he would be mayor — and he was
Obituary: he said he would be mayor — and he was
Former Balclutha mayor and Foodstuffs chairman Maurice Ryan was a man who believed in leading by example, injecting seemingly tireless energy into everything he undertook.
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Volunteers to help survey long-tail bats
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Volunteers to help survey long-tail bats
Volunteers are again going into bat for Catlins wildlife this summer, as a series of public surveys get under way.
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Water quality an issue for residents
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Water quality an issue for residents
Waihola residents say they are at "the end of their rope" regarding long-standing drinking water issues in the town.
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The human impact on the Catlins
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Exhibition to show impact of humans on the Catlins
Southern conservationists hope to catch the eye of visitors to the Catlins this summer, through a new facility’s maiden exhibition.
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Mum’s outlook born of belief in people
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Mum’s outlook born of belief in people
South Otago youth and prison worker Ruth Carraway talks about parental advice she received — and sometimes listened to.
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Tuapeka Punt keeping history afloat
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Tuapeka Punt keeping history afloat
Sorry locals, your secret is out — Otago Daily Times reporters reveal their patch’s formerly best kept secrets.
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Digger driver dug deep
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Digger driver dug deep
Head and shoulders above fellow South Otago contenders in the world of competitive sports last year was Milton man Troy Calteaux.
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Work helps secure place at top US uni
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Work helps secure place at top US uni
A Balclutha student is heading for greener pastures, thanks to an overgrown South Otago paddock.
Spirit of giving still strong
Spirit of giving still strong
Enthusiasm for the seasonal spirit of generosity remains undiminished in South Otago, despite the tough economic climate.
CCTV funding bid approved
CCTV funding bid approved
A Catlins community has requested council help to fund security cameras for its town.
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Hope app will help conserve fish stocks
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Hope app will help conserve fish stocks
Stakeholders hope amateur anglers will adopt a new app this summer to help conserve fish stocks in Fiordland.
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Prize was just the ticket
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Prize was just the ticket
A romantic gesture has led to an even more romantic opportunity for young South Otago couple Molly Whitaker and Joseph Lomas.