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Veteran project manager keen to help

Project manager Pip Rudhall Hyett hopes to bring the experience she has obtained managing...

Veteran project manager keen to help

The project manager who helped lead award-winning projects such as the digitalization of New Zealand’s arrival cards has swapped Wellington for the much quieter Cromwell and hopes to bring her...

Over 20 medals won in competitions

Posing with their medals from karate events over King's Birthday Weekend are (from left) Bruce...

Over 20 medals won in competitions

An Alexandra karate club achieved remarkable successes at tournaments over King’s Birthday Weekend, with the club winning more than 20 medals.

Charity eager to get three-wheelers on trails for spring

Ranui Court resident Janice Cochran (left) and volunteer pilot Julie Clarke, sit in the trishaw’s...

Charity eager to get three-wheelers on trails for spring

A charity hoping to help the elderly and disabled get out for an afternoon bike ride is looking for volunteers to start offering rides in tricycle e-bikes.

From classroom to newsroom

Clinton School’s Room 4 ‘‘Wairuna’’ check early drafts of their newspaper The Cosmic Chronicle,...

From classroom to newsroom

Clinton’s Cosmic Chronicle is due to roll off the press tomorrow, a unique space-newspaper filled with astronomical observations and published by Clinton Primary School’s Room 4 "Wairuna".

Local Legend: Shona McDonald

Local Legend: Shona McDonald

Clutha Leader’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Pink Ribbon Breakfast promoter and all-round good-character Shona McDonald.

Air quality, pollution awareness key

The mobile version of ORC’s air quality monitor has its PM2.5 sensor in the small box halfway up...

Air quality, pollution awareness key

Otago Regional Council has expanded air quality monitoring, as winter heating challenges continue.

Under the sea but on land

Supporters and sponsors celebrated the unveiling of Koryu Aoshima’s latest public mural ‘‘Fishing...

Under the sea but on land

Spectacular new marine scenes now wrap around Livingstonia Park’s nerve centre, thanks to the Taieri Mouth community and street artist Koryu Aoshima.

Hazards mapped

Balclutha on the edge in 2020. A new Regional Council study has estimated numbers of people and...

Hazards mapped

A new Otago Regional Council report has mapped out which parts of Otago are most exposed to natural hazards, including floods, earthquakes, landslides and tsunami.

Call for speed solution

Claremont Rd resident Barry Crossman has been trying to get speeds reduced on the busy narrow...

Call for speed solution

A group of residents feel they have hit a dead end in an effort to get speeds for Claremont Rd reduced.

Women’s health advocate made ONZM

Celia Devenish Giddings. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Women’s health advocate made ONZM

Fairlie woman Celia Devenish Giddings has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to women’s health and education.

Tireless supporter’s work recognised

Taking a break from Friday Club kitchen duties are newly-named dignity champion Kerry Burton ...

Tireless supporter’s work recognised

A selfless Timaru grandmother has been named an honorary Age Concern dignity champion.

Three-school band wins top spot

The mixed South Canterbury high school band The Falveys, comprised of (back, from left) James...

Three-school band wins top spot

A band comprising students from three Timaru high schools took first place at the Timaru regional Smokefreerockquest last week.

Samoan culture put in the spotlight

Pupils from primary schools around South Canterbury take to the stage to celebrate Samoan...

Samoan culture put in the spotlight

The strength of South Canterbury’s Samoan community was highlighted last week with a variety of cultural performances.

Students not LYTE on good ideas

Showing off their prototype product are (from left) production manager Briar Allan, 18, chief...

Students not LYTE on good ideas

A group of five Craighead Diocesan School students are getting a taste of the entrepreneurial world.

Matariki Motor Muster fundraiser returning

A 1961 Morris Commercial Blown Bus won the people’s choice award at last year’s event. PHOTOS:...

Matariki Motor Muster fundraiser returning

The time has come for the staging of the third annual Geraldine Matariki Motor Muster.

Solar energy farm build set to begin

Construction will begin this month to build a solar energy site at Clearwater Farm in Clandeboye....

Solar energy farm build set to begin

Construction of a solar energy farm in Clandeboye is set to begin this month.

Young apprentice finalist at industry awards ceremony

Celebrating being named a finalist at the Minister for Manufacturing Awards in Christchurch last...

Young apprentice finalist at industry awards ceremony

Temuka apprentice Kate Cooper has been identified as a strong example of the progress being made in the manufacturing industry.

World’s best mountain films to be screened

The Banff Mountain Film Festival is set to screen in Timaru this weekend. PHOTO: BEN TIBBETTS...

World’s best mountain films to be screened

Timaru is the next stop for a nearly 50-year-old film festival.

Y-Drive programme, Y stalwart recognised

Long-standing YCentral South Island board member Barrie Suter shows off his Y New Zealand...

Y-Drive programme, Y stalwart recognised

The Y Central South Island has been named the recipient of two nationally recognised awards.

Worth of collaboration, support emphasised

Community group members come together for the second annual Aoraki Foundation Recipients...

Worth of collaboration, support emphasised

More than 20 community organisations came together last month for the second annual Aoraki Foundation Recipients Roundtable.

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