Mobility parking abused
Mobility parking is becoming a topic to discuss in South Otago.
Local Legend: Mark Begg
Local Legend: Mark Begg
This week’s winner of the Silver Fern Farms Local Legend prize is Mark Begg, of Kaitangata.
Goals achieved through programme
Goals achieved through programme
Warepa School reflected on the bronze stage of their Enviroschool journey on Tuesday last week.
Group’s work on space recognised
Group’s work on space recognised
The Clutha District Council’s 2024 Community Service Award for Leisure & Recreation has gone to Lawrence Domain Volunteer Group. Established more than a decade ago, the group maintains and...
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‘Devastated’ at theft of museum vintage photos
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‘Devastated’ at theft of museum vintage photos
Volunteers say they are "devastated" at the theft of vintage photographs from a South Otago museum.
'We're getting told porkies'
Hospital build: Mayors assured a fortnight ago, says Cadogan
Clutha mayor Bryan Cadogan says as recently as two weeks ago the Otago Mayoral Forum was being "given the assurances that the promises would be kept" on the Dunedin Hospital project.
Pup’s death prompts $5k reward offer
Pup’s death prompts $5k reward offer
A $5000 reward is being offered for information leading to the conviction of the person who shot a sea lion pup in the Catlins recently.
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Dashing dachshund top dog in derby
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Dashing dachshund top dog in derby
Otago dominated the sausage fest of the inaugural Lawrence Dachshund Derby on Saturday.
Sea lion shooting: $5K reward offered
Sea lion shooting: $5K reward offered
A conservation group has offered a $5000 reward for information about the shooting of a baby sea lion in South Otago.
Dachshunds gear up to dash in derby
Dachshunds gear up to dash in derby
Lawrence is finally going to the dogs.
Hospital rebuild: The South ‘hugely cheated’
The South ‘hugely cheated’
Southern mayors were given assurances by Health New Zealand just two weeks ago that contradicted this week’s announcement of massive cuts to the new Dunedin hospital, Clutha’s mayor says.
Pupils take on the PCT Challenge
Pupils take on the PCT Challenge
Thirty-two teams of four year 7-8 pupils competed against the clock and each other at the Police Competence Test (PCT) Challenge at Cross Recreation Centre on September 17.
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School attendance rules criticised
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School attendance rules criticised
Otago schools are already take a tough line on truancy, but taking parents to court should always be a last resort, the chairman of the region’s secondary principals’ association says.
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Residents in favour of new facility, despite costs
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Residents in favour of new facility, despite costs
Milton residents spoke broadly in favour of continuing with a new pool and library/service centre complex during a public meeting in the town yesterday.
Castoff bikes being recycled
Castoff bikes being recycled
A bicycle assembly project based in Milton has all the parts it needs — except a name.
Local Legend: Sharron West
Local Legend: Sharron West
This week’s winner of the Silver Fern Farms Local Legend award is Sharron West, of Balclutha.
Grant a step to upgrade
Grant a step to upgrade
Wastewater-to-land discharge could be in the pipeline for a Papatowai camping area.
‘Not just a feed we’ll be sharing’
‘Not just a feed we’ll be sharing’
Whitebaiters on Te Mata Au-Clutha River acknowledged that although the high flow from heavy rain gave galaxiids an uphill battle, the catch was still worth coming out for.
Boost for community hub
Boost for community hub
A $1000 grant gave a local community hub a helping hand recently.
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Board says yes to upgrades
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Board says yes to upgrades
West Otago residents can soon look forward to modest civic enhancements, following approval for town centre upgrades.
