Military hero to speak at events on rural resilience
Rural Otago will welcome military hero Willie Apiata VC this month, speaking at two events aiming to inspire connection and resilience.
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Resignation triggers board by-election
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Resignation triggers board by-election
A Lawrence community stalwart is departing for fresh fields, triggering a community board by-election in the process.
Breaking the plastic habit
Breaking the plastic habit
Residents are being encouraged to ditch the packaging, as part of nationwide initiative Plastic-Free July.
Tapanui gearing up for 150th
Tapanui gearing up for 150th
Vintage wheels are turning in Tapanui as the town prepares to celebrate its 150th jubilee this summer.
Matariki shines bright at Tapanui
Matariki shines bright at Tapanui
The unveiling of a bright yellow bench seat symbolising the flowers of the native kōwhai took place at the Tapanui Galaxiid Sanctuary in West Otago last Friday.
Local legend
Local legend
Former Otago Community Hospice fundraiser in South Otago, Julia Tibble, receives her Silver Fern Farms Local Legend award last week.
Matariki a time to reflect, remember and plan ahead
Matariki a time to reflect, remember and plan ahead
Being out and about in our district and getting to know our communities more is where I feel most at home.
Toy story hidden Milton gem
Toy story hidden Milton gem
A Milton group wants more children to share in affordable play, thanks to a well-kept local secret.
Lions root for good causes
Lions root for good causes
A local service club has raised $78,000 towards good causes, thanks to the humble brassica.
Crescent overcomes Owaka
Crescent overcomes Owaka
Photos by Richard Davison
Clutha finish unbeaten as West Taieri bring up a century
Clutha finish unbeaten as West Taieri bring up a century
The semifinal picture is sorted after the final round robin matches of the Southern Region Rugby competition were played this weekend.
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Rural-focused council amalgamation favoured
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Rural-focused council amalgamation favoured
Retaining local representation and reducing costs is key to any amalgamation of Clutha with other councils, a community survey has revealed.
One dead after quad bike incident at Kaka Point
One dead after quad bike incident at Kaka Point
A person has died following an incident involving a quad bike in Kaka Point this morning.
Dirt bike spark may have caused church blaze
Dirt bike spark may have caused church blaze
A mammoth fire in a South Otago church may have roared to life from a sparking dirt bike.
Old church ‘well ablaze’
Old church ‘well ablaze’
Firefighters spent several hours extinguishing a church fire that was well-involved near Balclutha on Saturday.
New bench represents Matariki star’s link to community
New bench represents Matariki star’s link to community
The unveiling of a bright yellow bench symbolising the flowers of the native kowhai took place at the Tapanui Galaxiid Sanctuary in West Otago yesterday.
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'Absolute mess': Frustration as roadworks drag on
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'Absolute mess': Frustration as roadworks drag on
Residents and businesses are running out of patience with roadworks on Milton’s main street, one labelling the whole process ‘‘an absolute mess’’.
Eco funding still fighting rabbits
Eco funding still fighting rabbits
Otago Regional Council has awarded nearly $920,000 to 28 community-led environmental projects this year, including support for continued rabbit control around Waihola.
Two-vehicle crash injures five
Two-vehicle crash injures five
Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 8, near Milton, on the first day of the long Matariki weekend.
Matariki magic brings joy
Matariki magic brings joy
The start of Matariki was celebrated with a festival of colour, cultures, song and dance in Balclutha last week.