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South OtagoAugust 10

New Milton pool complex receives $1.7m boost

A new South Otago swimming pool has received a significant boost, following the announcement of two grants totalling $1.7 million this week.
Richard Davison
    New Milton pool complex receives $1.7m boost
    New Milton pool complex receives $1.7m boost
    South OtagoAugust 6

    Milton metamorphosis under way

    A flurry of construction and beautification might make Milton unrecognisable.
    Nick Brook
    Milton metamorphosis under way
    Milton metamorphosis under way
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    South OtagoAugust 6

    Two brigades mark firefighter milestones

    About 44 firefighters, partners and guests attended the Papatowai Volunteer Fire Brigade annual awards evening in Owaka, recently.
    Nick Brook
    Two brigades mark firefighter milestones
    Two brigades mark firefighter milestones
    South OtagoAugust 6

    Clutha fall short in one-sided final

    The Upper Clutha Rams are back-to-back-to-back Otago Countrywide champions after dismantling Clutha 57-5 at the Balclutha Showgrounds.
    Francis Parker
    Clutha fall short in one-sided final
    Clutha fall short in one-sided final
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    South OtagoAugust 6

    Local Legend

    Owaka Community Library and Catlins Information centre’s own Steph Brunton is this week’s Clutha Leader, Silver Ferns Farms Local Legend.
    Local Legend
    Local Legend
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    South OtagoAugust 6

    Valley Mainly Music architects receive community award

    Two decades of helping young families connect through Mainly Music Clutha Valley has earned council awards for Clydevale volunteers Sue Harrex and Pam Hunter.
    Nick Brook
    Valley Mainly Music architects receive community award
    Valley Mainly Music architects receive community award
    South OtagoAugust 6

    Rates, red tape driving amalgamation push

    The August 9 deadline for local councils to submit on the restructuring of local government is upon us.
    NZ First list MP Mark Patterson
    Rates, red tape driving amalgamation push
    Rates, red tape driving amalgamation push
    South OtagoAugust 6

    Rival proposals set to clash in scramble for allies

    Clutha’s future council arrangements are back up in the air, following a week of political manoeuvring throughout the South.
    Richard Davison
    Rival proposals set to clash in scramble for allies
    Rival proposals set to clash in scramble for allies
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    South OtagoAugust 4

    Proposed new Balclutha hospital pharmacy ‘puzzling’: residents

    South Otago residents say they are frustrated and puzzled by a local hospital’s apparent plans to launch a commercial pharmacy at its Balclutha headquarters.
    Richard Davison
    Proposed new Balclutha hospital pharmacy ‘puzzling’: residents
    Proposed new Balclutha hospital pharmacy ‘puzzling’: residents
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    South OtagoAugust 4

    Milton detour potholes a growing danger as SH1 roadworks drag on

    Community patience is wearing thin as infrastructure upgrades along main-street Milton — and accompanying roadwork disruption — continue to be delayed by unexpected complications.
    Nick Brook
    Milton detour potholes a growing danger as SH1 roadworks drag on
    Milton detour potholes a growing danger as SH1 roadworks drag on
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    South OtagoAugust 3

    Balclutha cinema invasion leaves Spider-Man unvanquished by teen foes

    The forces of good have prevailed once more, after unruly youngsters disrupted a superhero screening in Balclutha on Sunday.
    Richard Davison
    Balclutha cinema invasion leaves Spider-Man unvanquished by teen foes
    Balclutha cinema invasion leaves Spider-Man unvanquished by teen foes
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    South OtagoJuly 30

    Clutha approves potential ‘head start’ amalgamation with Central Otago and Queenstown

    An 11th-hour opportunity potentially to amalgamate with Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes district councils has been seized by Clutha District Council.
    Richard Davison
    Clutha approves potential ‘head start’ amalgamation with Central Otago and Queenstown
    Clutha approves potential ‘head start’ amalgamation with Central Otago and Queenstown
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    South OtagoJuly 30

    Milton store’s new owners weathering long roadworks

    Milton's prolonged State Highway 1 roadworks continue to test local businesses, with Four Square Tokomairiro’s new owners adapting to months of restricted access outside their front door.
    Nick Brook
    Milton store’s new owners weathering long roadworks
    Milton store’s new owners weathering long roadworks