Boost to funds for hub
Boost to funds for hub
The Manuherekia Valley’s Charitable Trust has received a substantial boost to its fundraising efforts to build the Omakau hub with a $800,000 grant from the Central Lakes Trust and a further $10...
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Lions aid Alex fire brigade with gear purchase
Lions aid Alex fire brigade with gear purchase
Alexandra chief fire officer Russell Anderson said he was overwhelmed by the generosity after receiving a donation of equipment to allow Central Otago emergency services to communicate with the...
Funds to help neurodivergent children
Funds to help neurodivergent children
An Alexandra eatery filling a funding gap to support neurodivergent children is planning a winter party to help its cause.
Hunting contest to support St John’s
Hunting contest to support St John’s
About 170 hunters from across New Zealand will gather in Cromwell for a hunting competition, with proceeds from entries going to thank Cromwell St John’s for their hard work.
Returning lantern event set to grow
Returning lantern event set to grow
A cherished highlight on the Cromwell events calendar, Light Up Cromwell is set to return for another year with some surprises and the promise of a good night out for all ages.
Warbirds scholarship to make return
Warbirds scholarship to make return
The Warbirds Over Wanaka Community Trust has announced the scholarship programme is to make a return for 2025, and Warbird aircraft engineers are eligible to apply alongside pilots.
Bain’s dedication, hours devoted to pipes recognised
Bain’s dedication, hours devoted to pipes recognised
Joining a pipe band might have been a dream come true but the band was equally fortunate when Ken Bain turned up for practice at the Alexandra and Districts Pipe Band for the first time.
Commodore makes new record with role
Commodore makes new record with role
Leading the way is nothing new for a Queensberry woman who has become the first female Commodore of a radio-controlled yacht squadron in New Zealand.
‘Every little thing you do helps’
‘Every little thing you do helps’
Clutha has plenty to celebrate during this year’s National Volunteer Week, which runs until Saturday.
Local Legend: Big River Educare
Local Legend: Big River Educare
The first place winner of the Clutha Leader, Silver Fern farms Matariki special is Balclutha early childhood education centre Big River Educare.
60 years of masonic dedication
60 years of masonic dedication
South Canterbury’s oldest active Masonic Lodge member has been recognised for 60 years of service.
World-class squash comes to Temuka
World-class squash comes to Temuka
An international-level squash spectacle is coming to Temuka next week.
City to host future NZ hockey stars
City to host future NZ hockey stars
New Zealand’s future hockey stars are set to descend on Timaru as the city prepares to host the Vantage National Under-18 Men’s Tournament for the first time.
Matariki marked with green theme
Matariki marked with green theme
Green fingers will be growing donations for two children’s charities this weekend.
Potential candidates information evening set
Potential candidates information evening set
An information evening for aspiring local body candidates will be held on Monday.
Motorists urged to be cautious
Motorists urged to be cautious
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging motorists to slow down and take extreme care as icy conditions are expected to persist this week on state highways in the South Island’s...
Global volunteer effort renovates kingdom hall
Global volunteer effort renovates kingdom hall
More than 150 volunteers came from as far as the United States to carry out renovations to Waimate’s Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall recently.
Contest a success despite weather
Contest a success despite weather
Not even the wet winter weather could stop the discs from flying in Waimate for this year’s Knottingley Giants tournament.
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CDC water proposal opposed at hearing
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CDC water proposal opposed at hearing
Councillors faced a tsunami of opposition to a joint local government water initiative during hearings in Clutha yesterday.
Highways reopen but care urged
Highways reopen but care urged
Two southern highways are open again after being closed because of ice but road users are being urged to take extra care.
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