Breaking short-term development cycle
Breaking short-term development cycle
The release of the government’s response to the independent National Infrastructure Plan is significant.
Nature offers wellbeing boost during winter
Nature offers wellbeing boost during winter
The Department of Conservation (Doc) is launching a new campaign encouraging people to get outside and boost their mental wellbeing this winter.
Advanced coaching on offer for youth
Advanced coaching on offer for youth
South Canterbury’s young skiers can now access advanced ski coaching on their doorstep.
Zone final brings best out of players
Zone final brings best out of players
It was North Otago who scored the first win at the Eastern Zone indoor bowls finals held in Timaru at the weekend.
Ambassador recognised with award
Ambassador recognised with award
Safer Farms ambassador Lindy Nelson has won national recognition for her long-standing work to shift the way New Zealand’s primary sector thinks and acts on farm safety.
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.
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.
Local legend
Local legend
This week’s Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend winners are Tanisha (left) and Cassandra Pyne.
Helping hand earns honour
Helping hand earns honour
Balclutha taxi operator Nathan White was recognised with a Clutha District Council Community Award this year for his above-and-beyond contribution to the community.
In brief
In brief
Otago Regional Council is inviting residents to share their views on the future of Otago’s coast this month.
Thinking bigger than a flash flush
Thinking bigger than a flash flush
If I put a dollar in my piggy bank every time destination toilets were mentioned for tourism promotion in Lawrence, I would have quite a tidy sum for morning coffee.
Festival a colourful event
Festival a colourful event
A festival of colour, cultures, song and dance in Balclutha marked the beginning of Matariki last Thursday.
Car club’s donation ‘really welcome’
Car club’s donation ‘really welcome’
The Lawrence Car Club has made good on a promise to the Otago Community Hospice.
Sights set on nationals
Sights set on nationals
Balclutha RSA was abuzz as dozens of Otago arrow-artists gathered for a regional shootout last month.
Second half promising for Balclutha men
Second half promising for Balclutha men
Andrew Haulage Senior Men waded on to the pitch at Bain Park at the weekend to take on Southend United for a classic Southland Saturday.
Volunteer wins top Forest & Bird award
Volunteer wins top Forest & Bird award
Catriona Gower understands how important it is for everyone to develop a love for New Zealand’s unique wildlife.