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Council favours minimal speed limit changes
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Council favours minimal speed limit changes
A southern council is recommending only minor reductions to some speed limits, as part of a nationwide review of road safety.
Richard Davison
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Helipad project gets off the ground
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Helipad project gets off the ground
An emergency helipad project in the Catlins should land this summer, thanks to one of a tranche of grants issued by the Otago Community Trust this month.
New owner sought for Tapanui cafe
New owner sought for Tapanui cafe
Tapanui’s famous custard square is under threat once more, unless a floury-fingered enthusiast can be found.
Te Pou ō Mata-Au Clutha District Memorial and Community Centre opening
Te Pou ō Mata-Au Clutha District Memorial and Community Centre opening
The opening of Te Pou ō Mata-Au Clutha District Memorial and Community Centre was held in Balclutha on Friday, August 25.
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Lawrence to Waihola Gold Trail extension opened
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Lawrence to Waihola Gold Trail extension opened
Towns along the route of a new cycle trail extension can expect to see a significant economic boost, a minister says.
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Cheesy welcome for new community centre
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Cheesy welcome for new community centre
Southern sushi loomed appropriately large during the opening of a new, $25 million community facility in South Otago yesterday.
New Community Centre opens in Balclutha
New Community Centre opens in Balclutha
Southern sushi loomed appropriately large during the opening of a new, $25 million community facility in South Otago yesterday.
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‘Rural town mentality’ makes employment hard, trans woman says
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‘Rural town mentality’ makes employment hard, trans woman says
A transgender woman has criticised South Otago’s "rural town mentality" while speaking of her challenges gaining and retaining employment locally, because of discrimination.
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Felling of church trees 'horrendous'
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'Horrendous': 130-year-old trees felled at church
Tears of frustration and grief met the felling of several century-old trees in Lumsden yesterday.
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New owner sought for popular cafe
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New owner sought for popular cafe
Tapanui's famous custard square is under threat once more, unless a floury-fingered enthusiast can be found.
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Community board to seek land status report for reserve
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Community board to seek land status report for reserve
Lawrence officials have agreed to take the next step in establishing a potential affordable housing project in the town.
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Call to restore pride in Lawrence
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Call to restore pride in Lawrence
Officials hope a scathing letter criticising the rundown appearance of their rural township may act as a spur to beautification.
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Games path to recovery from brain tumour
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Invictus Games path to recovery from brain tumour
A Milton-born flight medic is looking forward to the culmination next month of a five-year sporting journey of recovery from a brain tumour.
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Revoking status of land to be discussed
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Revoking status of land to be discussed
The expansion of housing in Lawrence may take a further step forward today, as officials consider options for development of public land.
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Health providers create collaborative group
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Health providers create collaborative group
Five South Otago health providers have agreed to work more closely together, for the benefit of the district’s patients.
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Putting the pedal to the metal in my first rally ride
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Putting the pedal to the metal in my first rally ride
The ODT's Richard Davison had never ridden in a rally car before the weekend, and despite some early misgivings, a high-speed spin in a Catlins Rallysprint stage put "a great big grin" on his face.
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CDC rejects surf club grant bid
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CDC rejects surf club grant bid
A "gut-wrenching" decision by a southern council has left a surf club scrambling for additional funding for essential lifeguards this summer.
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'Slap on the wrist' for South Otago pub
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'Slap on the wrist' for South Otago pub
A South Otago pub owner says a limited licence renewal is a "slap on the wrist", which she will take as a message to do better.
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Report looks to consider natural hazards
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Report looks to consider natural hazards
Otago Regional Council appears to have taken heed of community concerns regarding its natural hazards adaptation programme for the head of Lake Wakatipu.
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Financial ‘hiccup’ no match for pupils
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Financial ‘hiccup’ no match for pupils
"Hiccup" may become the excuse of choice for accounting errors during future council business in South Otago, following an inspiring youth presentation yesterday.