Campaign puts safety, children first
Campaign puts safety, children first
"Rural children have quite different environments in terms of safety," Clutha Valley School principal Val Ward said at the school’s Rural Safety day, last week.
Industrial era history given life in book
Industrial era history given life in book
Visitors to the South Otago Museum in Balclutha were treated to an eye-opening presentation by author Karen Wrigglesworth, who was there to talk about her latest book Take Me With You 3, on...
South Otago High set for its 2026 centenary
South Otago High set for its 2026 centenary
South Otago High School is ringing the bell for its centenary celebration next year.
Local Legend
Local Legend
Rod Deverson is the Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader Local Legend for the week of October 16.
Like father like son: both win elections
Like father like son: both win elections
A new mayoral dynasty could be in the making if history repeats itself — although pundits may need to wait a quarter-century before any bet pays out.
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Photo rekindles memories
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Photo rekindles memories
A pair of ladies’ gloves helped a South Otago youngster weather a nail-biting naval visit 60 years ago.
Flood protection liaison group being re-established
Flood protection liaison group being re-established
South Otago river catchment stakeholders have an opportunity to influence future flood measures, as part of a new liaison group.
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Dogs short in stature but big on style
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Dogs short in stature but big on style
Some of the shortest legs in the animal kingdom were a runaway success as sun, snags and sausage dogs sizzled at the second South Island Dachshund Derby in Lawrence on Saturday.
Like father like son, both elected
Like father like son, both elected
A new mayoral dynasty could be in the making down south if history repeats itself — although pundits may need to wait a quarter of a century before any bet pays out.
Definitive victory for new Clutha mayor
Definitive victory for new Clutha mayor
Clutha residents have voted for a new mayoral broom, after a definitive win for single-term councillor Jock Martin.
Lost World War 1 soldier’s grave identified
Lost World War 1 soldier’s grave identified
New research has dug up the final resting place of a Lawrence soldier who died on New Zealand’s blackest day of World War 1.
Speaker to bring message of hope for mental health sufferers
Speaker to bring message of hope for mental health sufferers
Audiences can expect an inspirational message of hope when an internationally recognised mental health speaker visits Balclutha next week.
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Rise in bird pox noted in region
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Rise in bird pox noted in region
A Catlins conservationist is alarmed by a marked increase in bird pox cases in areas he monitors.
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Garden, pupils flourish thanks to funding
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Garden, pupils flourish thanks to funding
Lawrence Area School pupils have turned a pumpkin patch into a thriving community garden that is teaching lessons well beyond the classroom.
Opening days spark season’s start
Opening days spark season’s start
Bowls aficionados are looking forward to a successful summer season, after things got rolling with a president’s invitation fours and a generous gift.
Local legend
Local legend
This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend winner is Barbara Earl, of Waihola.
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.
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