New fishing access points set up on Catlins River
Five new public fishing access points have been established on the upper Catlins River, Otago Fish & Game has announced.
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Freedom camping problems 'far less frequent'
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Freedom camping problems 'far less frequent'
Freedom camping behaviour in tourist hotspot the Catlins appears to be improving, thanks to a fresh approach from officials.
Volunteer work made town a ‘destination’
Volunteer work made town a ‘destination’
When John Burgess was much, much younger, there was "bugger all" in Owaka.
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Widespread disease still a concern
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Widespread disease still a concern
Bird pox is widespread in Otago and remains a concern for conservationists protecting native species.
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Wind farm project aired at meetings
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Wind farm project aired at meetings
Turbines at a major South Otago wind farm could be turning in just five years, its backer says.
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Delighted with tomb’s heritage listing
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Delighted with tomb’s heritage listing
Lawrence has a new heritage landmark, after a prominent gold rush figure’s tomb received official listing this week.
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Significant funding boost for club, school
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Significant funding boost for club, school
Christmas has come early for two Clutha communities, with news they have received almost half of the Otago Community Trust’s $1.2 million December funding round.
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Tensions rise in remote Waipori after drug raids
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Tensions rise in remote Waipori after drug raids
Officials are battling to quell rising tensions in a remote South Otago hamlet, following police drug raids this week.
Local Legend: Wendy Miller
Local Legend: Wendy Miller
Silver Fern Farms and The Clutha Leader’s last Local Legend for 2025 is Owaka Christmas cook Wendy Miller.
Council’s battery recycling scheme hailed a success
Council’s battery recycling scheme hailed a success
More than half a tonne of "dead" batteries had been collected since Clutha District Council’s battery recycling initiative began in July, proving the scheme was already a big success, council waste...
Alternative view on climate change given
Alternative view on climate change given
About 30 farmers and local people attended a presentation by Emeritus Prof Will Happer at Balclutha Town and Country Club last Friday.
Owaka hit-and-run killer badly beaten by ex-cellmate
Owaka hit-and-run killer badly beaten by ex-cellmate
Double-bunking in a cell at the Otago Corrections Facility, Dion James Baker and Alun Garth McLachlan forged an unlikely friendship.
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Christmas to be extra joyous - at home
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Christmas to be extra joyous - at home
For one West Otago family, being able to spend Christmas at home together is a cause for even greater joy than most.
'Just bloody horrible': Man pleads guilty to causing death of Otago hunter
'Just bloody horrible': Man pleads guilty to causing death of Otago hunter
A man has pleaded guilty to causing the hunting death of an Otago man Jock Davies in Stewart Island and can now be named.
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Resilience group wants to help CDC
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Resilience group wants to help CDC
A sparsely populated part of South Otago is taking steps to ensure it is better able to cope with future civil emergencies in the wake of October’s destructive storms.
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Show with classic fairground favourites
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Show with classic fairground favourites
Community spirit once again shone alongside glorious weather as about 2500 people turned out for the Tokomairiro A&P Show in Milton on Saturday.
Community set to be well fed at Christmas
Community set to be well fed at Christmas
Honorary elves in Owaka have formed an impromptu Christmas club to make sure as many people as possible have company on Christmas Day.
Trainees’ achievements recognised
Trainees’ achievements recognised
Clutha District’s commitment to lifelong learning and improvement was celebrated last month, as 42 trainees from 23 businesses were recognised at an awards ceremony.
Forest fire brought under control
Forest fire brought under control
Eight fire appliances and two helicopters with monsoon buckets were called to a forest fire south of Balclutha yesterday.
Return to ‘expanded, two-day format’
Return to ‘expanded, two-day format’
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.