Pump track floated for Milton park
A bicycle pump track has been proposed for Milton’s Moore Park.
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Ratepayers stung with 60% rise
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Proposed rates rises ‘still ungodly’, mayor says
An expected 60% rates rise described as "ungodly" will leave an average Milton household paying almost $2000 more a year.
Local Legend: Vicki Galbreath
Local Legend: Vicki Galbreath
This week’s Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Vicki Galbreath.
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19th Century Farms event set to welcome 250 guests
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19th Century Farms event set to welcome 250 guests
A key national farming event, Century Farms, will welcome lower-than-usual numbers south to its awards this year, although organisers expect the drop to be temporary.
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Stalwart recognised for 70 years
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Stalwart recognised for 70 years
June Waters has been in the Women’s Institute longer than most members have been alive.
Local Legend: Clare Howat
Local Legend: Clare Howat
Clare Howat accepted the Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend lamb leg this week for herself and husband Hugh.
Vintage rally celebrates its 50th through Clutha Valley
Vintage rally celebrates its 50th through Clutha Valley
Conditions were slick and showery for veteran bikers on a 170km rally riding motorcycles up to 100 years old, last Saturday.
Nearly 500 motorcyclists at 14th Gutbuster trail ride
Nearly 500 motorcyclists at 14th Gutbuster trail ride
The 14th annual Milton Gutbuster and Family Trail Ride was a huge success on Saturday.
ECO fund increased to over $1m
ECO fund increased to over $1m
More than $1million is available for environmental projects across Otago.
Man reported missing in Balclutha found safe
Man reported missing in Balclutha found safe
A man reported missing in Balclutha has been found and is safe, police say.
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New Year’s Eve fireworks event hope
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New Year’s Eve fireworks event hope
Outgoing organisers of a Catlins summer holiday event say they may approach the local council as they continue to seek replacement operators.
Man reported missing in Balclutha
Man reported missing in Balclutha
A 63-year-old man has been reported missing in Balclutha.
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Man who drowned baby in bath denied parole
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Man who drowned baby in bath denied parole
Nearly 20 years after drowning his baby in a bath, a Kaitangata man continues to claim it was a tragic accident.
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River gravel build-up ‘worst’
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River gravel build-up ‘worst’
South Otago locals are saying gravel build-up in the Clutha River is the "worst they’ve ever seen", as officials move to assess whether remedial action may be necessary.
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Call for help to organise jubilee
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Call for help to organise jubilee
A jubilee convener is urgently seeking assistance with a 21st-century approach to a vintage occasion next year.
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Memorial marks end to decade-long cemetery study
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Memorial marks end to decade-long cemetery study
The ground-breaking Tokomairiro Project 60 (TP60) officially ended with a memorial on Saturday.
'Another disgusting incident and I'm sick of it'
'Another disgusting incident and I'm sick of it'
A decision to continue allowing vehicles on beaches in the Catlins will be revisited after a "disgusting" incident involving motorists harassing an endangered sea lion.
One seriously hurt in crash near Balclutha
One seriously hurt in crash near Balclutha
One person has been seriously hurt in a crash on the highway between Balclutha and Clinton.
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Pitt graces region — maybe
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Pitt graces region — maybe
It is more rugby, racing and beer territory, but Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt is believed to have been in South Otago.
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Superfan revels in ‘Superlative City’
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Superfan revels in ‘Superlative City’
A diehard Warriors fan says Las Vegas is "Superlative City", following his unexpected trip last week to watch the NRL season opening.
