Mayor calls for change in wake of $33k foul language probe
Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell is calling for change to his council’s code of conduct policy following a $33k investigation into his deputy using foul language.
Moa footprint discovery marked
Moa footprint discovery marked
A sign recording the discovery of Moa footprints in the Kyeburn riverbed was unveiled last weekend.
Domain given revamp
Domain given revamp
Closing a grocery store led to the opening of a revamped domain in Millers Flat at the weekend.
New device to be ‘injury saving’
New device to be ‘injury saving’
Alexandra St John has taken delivery of a small device that is going to make a big impact, thanks to a local Lions club.
Politics evening informs, engages local youth
Politics evening informs, engages local youth
A youth-focused political information evening in Timaru has proved popular.
Breastfeeding event brings mums together
Breastfeeding event brings mums together
Timaru’s youngest residents have latched on to a good idea.
Young leaders to support students
Young leaders to support students
The Courier is catching up with student leaders in secondary schools throughout South Canterbury. In this instalment by reporter Connor Haley, we have the school leaders from Mackenzie...
Stadium fundraising target $2.4m
Stadium fundraising target $2.4m
The South Canterbury community is being asked to fund 10% of the $24.2 million Aorangi Stadium redevelopment.
Festival set to return with even more mud
Festival set to return with even more mud
The Y Central South Island and the Tongan Society South Canterbury are set to play in the mud for a good cause.
National Disc Golf Championships
National Disc Golf Championships
The country’s top disc golfers let fly in Waimate earlier this month. The 48th New Zealand National Disc Golf Championships were held at Knottingley Park and featured more than 200 players,...
Unique book for children teaches area’s fossil history
Unique book for children teaches area’s fossil history
An afternoon full of fossil fun was held at the South Canterbury Museum at the weekend.
MS support branch to mark 60 years
MS support branch to mark 60 years
Sixty years of supporting South Canterbury people with multilpe sclerosis (MS) are being commemorated at an event in Timaru next week.
Athlete beats 8000 to triumph
Athlete beats 8000 to triumph
A Timaru running coach has outpaced 8000 other competitors to claim the gold medal in one of China’s major half-marathon events.
Local Legend
Local Legend
Another quietly consistent community contributor has this week’s Clutha Leader – Silver Fern Farms Local Legend status.
Dream come true for New World owners
Dream come true for New World owners
Returning to a familiar southern setting is a dream come true for new Balclutha supermarket owner Josh Lee.
Walking to fund swimming
Walking to fund swimming
Milton’s St Mary’s School held their second walkathon on Friday, March 20, when 65 children set out to raise about $5000 for the home and school committee.
Enjoyment key for long race winner
Enjoyment key for long race winner
No sooner had she completed one 100km-run, Alexandra women Hannah Presswood was straight on to planning the next.
Past winners’ wool creations on display
Past winners’ wool creations on display
Close up views and the chance to own an entry from WoolOn Creative Fashion Event shows will be possible as work by three past winners go on display this month.
Literary events coming
Literary events coming
A year-long series of literary events in Central Otago was inspired by unexpected outcomes after a series of workshops, which culminated in an exhibition last year.
Harvest festival promises wine, food, entertainment
Harvest festival promises wine, food, entertainment
Central Otago’s longest running wine and food festival will return on Sunday with 17 vineyards, food, shopping and entertainment.