‘Superb’ daffodils by Milburn grower
‘Superb’ daffodils by Milburn grower
The biggest number of entries since 2018 delighted organisers of the Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show on September 20-21.
Have-a-go days inspire new riders
Have-a-go days inspire new riders
Kaitangata Black Gold BMX Club kicked off its new season with "have-a-go" nights during the school holidays.
No easy task to lead in local government
No easy task to lead in local government
It’s local election time again.
Marking hard work, training through community awards
Marking hard work, training through community awards
The celebration of successful up-skilling will return with this year’s Clutha District Training and Development Awards.
Local legends
Local legends
Ken and Carolynne Stephens of Kaka Point cleaned up this week’s Silver Fern Farms Clutha Leader Local Legend.
Museum to get new roof thanks to grant
Museum to get new roof thanks to grant
Ōwaka Museum is closing in on new cladding with a community trust boost.
Planting marks contribution
Planting marks contribution
Hato Hone St John’s Balclutha ambulance centre held a special ceremony on Monday, September 22, to recognise the contribution of the James Urquhart Foundation.
New courts for growing sport
New courts for growing sport
Timaru pickleball players have been served up a spring-time treat as the first permanent outdoor free public courts in New Zealand opened at Caroline Bay.
Art in Motion a sell-out success
Art in Motion a sell-out success
Timaru’s newest wearable arts competition was sewn up with flying colours and organisers are determined to make it an annual event.
Astronaut presentation
Astronaut presentation
An out of this world visitor is set to land in Timaru next week.
Indoor bowls fosters connection
Indoor bowls fosters connection
Competitive spirit was high as residents from four South Canterbury rest-homes duked it out on the indoor bowling mat to celebrate national Diversional and Recreational Therapy week.
Search on for descendants
Search on for descendants
South Canterbury seafarers are casting the net wide to find descendants of branch members.
Playing-up for church hall
Playing-up for church hall
Staging a play that’s set in a church basement in a church hall, is bringing a touch of realism to a unique Timaru fundraiser.
Bikers set to take on Tekapo10
Bikers set to take on Tekapo10
For the 12th time mountainbikers are set to navigate the tricky terrain at Lake Tekapo Regional Park.
Systems thrive when healthy
Systems thrive when healthy
I found a frog in my garden last month, a whistling tree frog. I’ve been hearing them but this was the first time I’ve actually laid eyes on one. This is a sign that there is enough food and...
Festival one of the most successful
Festival one of the most successful
Scoff 2025 has now wrapped up, and what a fantastic event it has been.
Sale to raise funds for child’s therapy
Sale to raise funds for child’s therapy
A family with strong South Canterbury connections will be hoping for a great response to a fundraising garage sale this weekend.
District’s tribute to former resident
District’s tribute to former resident
The Maungati community has paid tribute to one of its best-known daughters.
New helipad puts heart at ease
New helipad puts heart at ease
Geraldine’s emergency helipad is now officially operational.
Solar farm ‘win-win for regeneration’
Solar farm ‘win-win for regeneration’
A solar energy project located in the Mackenzie Basin is on track to become the first of its kind to be considered under the Fast-track Approvals Act.