Local legend
Local legend
This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend winner is Barbara Earl, of Waihola.
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District put to canvas, paper
District put to canvas, paper
Art South Otago’s 57th annual exhibition and sale is running until October 29 at Balclutha’s Te Pou Ō Mata-Au, Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre (TPŌMA).
Sign-off after 27 years of work
Sign-off after 27 years of work
It’s a peculiar feeling to know the finish line is here and to reflect on the hopes and dreams of 27 years ago that catapulted me into politics.
Anti-cartel team educate, forewarn
Anti-cartel team educate, forewarn
Local businesspeople had the opportunity to hear directly from the Commerce Commission’s cartel team, when investigations manager Grant Chamberlain and principal investigator Barrie Sutton visited...
Further playground upgrade funded
Further playground upgrade funded
A combined skatepark and basketball court looks set to go ahead in West Otago, despite some last-minute safety concerns.
Paddon pulls ahead in rally
Paddon pulls ahead in rally
New Zealand rally team Hayden Paddon and John Kennard notched up another rally win last weekend in their bid to take the 2025 EROAD Australian Rally Championship (ARC) title.
Quartet set to soothe, move
Quartet set to soothe, move
Four women, four voices and four very different personalities will bring a world of music to Ophir next week.
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Ex-resident threatened campground staff with knife
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Ex-resident threatened campground staff with knife
A week after Gore Motor Camp was shut down by the council, a former resident has been sentenced for threatening camp staff with a knife and breaking a window.
Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ
Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ
An international curling tournament will be a family affair when all four of Central Otago curling great Peter Becker’s children represent New Zealand at the Pan Continental Curling Championship in...
Hemp’s future could be bright
Hemp’s future could be bright
A Queensberry based businesswoman is optimistic for the future of the hemp construction product industry and hopes to see more people farming and using the crop in their construction projects.
Reserve plan ‘looks ahead’
Reserve plan ‘looks ahead’
The plan to manage one of Central Otago’s most significant open spaces was approved by the Central Otago District Council at its last meeting for the triennium on September 24.
Candidates rank priorities
Candidates rank priorities
Maintaining the character of Central Otago was high on the list of priorities for two of the three candidates hoping to be mayor of the region after votes are counted on Saturday.
Rural connectivity strategy called for
Rural connectivity strategy called for
Rural New Zealand is being left behind on connectivity, and a new survey suggests urgent action is needed from both mobile companies and the government.
Facial eczema study crucial to prevention
Facial eczema study crucial to prevention
Beef+Lamb New Zealand (BLNZ) is calling on farmers from all regions to take part in the final season of the sheep poo study.
Calf feed out rollovers prompt caution alert
Calf feed out rollovers prompt caution alert
A historical seasonal issue involving rollovers of quadbikes towing calf feed trailers has prompted a safety alert from Safer Farms, the industry-led organisation dedicated to fostering a safer...
Rural post cuts to hurt
Rural post cuts to hurt
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is deeply disappointed at the decision to approve significant changes to NZ Post’s minimum service obligations, changes that will disproportionately affect our rural...
South Canterbury strong ahead of semi
South Canterbury strong ahead of semi
A turnaround outcome for South Canterbury, despite the wet conditions, landed them a victory against Horowhenua-Kapiti 31-21.
Flowers coming into their own in spring
Flowers coming into their own in spring
The South Canterbury Iris group met in Oamaru recently, where we had a busy time organising our involvement in several commitments during the next two months.
Double the action means double the fun
Double the action means double the fun
Get ready for a thrilling Labour Weekend as some of the country’s finest cowboys and cowgirls begin the 2025 rodeo season in style! Two massive events are lined up, offering non-stop action,...
Volunteers hoped for by raising profile of works
Volunteers hoped for by raising profile of works
Waimate Whitehorse Lions met at the Waimate Town and Country Club on September 15 for their monthly tea meeting.