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Pupils put forward case for improved school crossings

Balclutha Primary School pupil Liam Hurring, 12, speaks to Clutha District Mayor Jock Martin ...

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Pupils put forward case for improved school crossings

Democracy appears to be alive and well in Clutha, as its youngsters back a recent stellar election turnout in one of its towns with a little direct engagement on road safety.

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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration

Rachel Taylor and Lawrence Creative Arts invite artists to get inspired by local heritage. PHOTO:...

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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration

Artists and history buffs are invited to gather above Lawrence this weekend to record a landscape at a point of change.

New tracks through huge forestry area accessible

Enjoying walking on the Long Ridge track in the Mt Allan forest are (from left) Wenita workers...

New tracks through huge forestry area accessible

Overseas investment into forestry is often under the spotlight but it has created a win-win for an Otago forest company and the community.

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Rare whale washes up at Kaka Point

A rare whale will be studied and buried locally after washing up dead near Kaka Point. PHOTO:...

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Rare whale washes up at Kaka Point

A rare deep-water whale species was found dead on the shoreline near Kaka Point this week.

Cool, calm start to season

Mike (left) and James Bonney, with dog Fern, set off. The Bonney family have been duck-shooting...

Cool, calm start to season

A bright full moon hung over Lake Tuakitoto as the first day of the duck-shooting season drew shooters quietly into position on Saturday.

Local Legend

Local Legend

Clutha Health First GP of 50 years’ Dr Branko Sijnja, is this week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.

Pink Ribbon Breakfast

Residents have an opportunity to support breast cancer research this month as the Clutha & District Pink Ribbon Breakfast takes place in Balclutha.

Future of site still mystery

Future of site still mystery

Mystery surrounds the future use of a building site in Milton’s main street.

Season success hailed

More than 35 New Zealand sea lion pups have been tagged in Coastal Otago this breeding season....

Season success hailed

For the first time in more than a century, Otago’s New Zealand sea lion/pakake population has produced more than 35 pups, putting it officially on track to breeding colony status.

Sports stalwart nets top award

Liz Freeman is as pleased with her recent award as she is with the health of netball in the...

Sports stalwart nets top award

South Otago netball stalwart Liz Freeman was recently recognised at national level, receiving a Netball New Zealand Service Award for her decades of volunteer work.

Firefighters celebrate three half-centuries

Firefighting top-brass (from left) FENZ acting district manager Craig Gold, founding Waitahuna...

Firefighters celebrate three half-centuries

Two founding members of the Waitahuna Volunteer Fire Brigade were recognised for half a century of service each, as the brigade marked its 50th anniversary last month.

Voters notch up 70% turnout

Voters notch up 70% turnout

A small ward in Clutha has bucked the trend for declining voter turnout, notching up the second-highest figures for last year’s local government elections.

Agreement expands trade with India

Agreement expands trade with India

The Clutha District has an incredible opportunity for growth and prosperity through New Zealand completing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India.

Catlins farmers calling time after three decades

Anglo stud owners Katy and Tim Button and some of their Holstein Friesian in-calf heifers they...

Catlins farmers calling time after three decades

Catlins dairy farmers Tim and Katy Button are leaving their farm to make way for sharemilkers.

Local women prevail

Local women prevail

Leishman Funeral Services women took on Grant Braes women’s prems on a warm autumn afternoon at Bayfield at the weekend.

Families’ land stewardship to be celebrated, recorded

Century Farms NZ chairman Eddie Fitzgerald. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE

Families’ land stewardship to be celebrated, recorded

Century Farms will again bring farming families and industry influencers from across the country to Lawrence this month, celebrating historic stories of land stewardship.

Leading pair retain unbeaten records

Referee Timmy Lucas watches over a second-half Clinton-Toko scrum at Clinton on Thursday night....

Leading pair retain unbeaten records

Clutha maintained their unbeaten record with a 38-23 win over Clutha Valley under lights at the Balclutha Showgrounds, despite trailing at halftime.

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Curb on hunting due to 1080 use ‘disappointing’

An imminent 1080 drop across 13,000ha of the Blue Mountains will affect hunters in nearby...

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Curb on hunting due to 1080 use ‘disappointing’

Hunting advocates say it's time to review the use of 1080 for predator control, as Doc prepares to drop the controversial toxin on 13,000ha of a key West Otago hunting range.

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