Cultures on show at Matariki event
Clutha is celebrating Matariki in style next Thursday, giving South Otago people the opportunity to take a deep dive into the district’s diverse cultures.
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Hall to receive extensive restoration
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Hall to receive extensive restoration
A South Otago hall enjoying a rich social history is receiving some tender loving care.
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Tiny Otago school says govt won't return $50k
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Tiny Otago school says govt won't return $50k
Supporters of a recently closed Catlins school say the Ministry of Education is refusing to return at least $50,000 of unspent community funds to the community.
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Offer of free land still on table
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Offer of free land still on table
There has been plenty of interest but the dream to do something with a piece of land in Heriot remains on the table.
Project claims national awards
Project claims national awards
A major South Otago project has been recognised with a brace of national building awards, thanks to "innovation and community spirit".
Funding for counselling faces crisis
Funding for counselling faces crisis
A crucial Clutha counselling service is facing a funding crisis and community advocates and educators are urgently seeking new support.
Birthday boy gets unwelcome 'present' from cops
Birthday boy gets unwelcome 'present' from cops
An Otago man was entitled to a bad case of the birthday blues when an evening drive on his special day ended with his licence being suspended.
Pies, advice, chances for all
Pies, advice, chances for all
The annual morning smoko pie-shout at the Big River Homes Jobbortunities building site was a bright and inspiring gathering recently, bringing together future tradies and key community figures.
Local Legend: Wayne Morrison
Local Legend: Wayne Morrison
The Otago Daily Times has played a regular role for this week’s Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader Local Legend winner.
Wetland wins $50k boost for education
Wetland wins $50k boost for education
Clutha Eco-attraction Sinclair Wetlands has just received a $49,800 top up to help manage its growing stream of visitors.
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Agriculture bolstering economy
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Agriculture bolstering economy
Anticipated record dairy payouts are helping Clutha’s economy buck the national downward trend, new figures show.
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Costumes key to society’s next show
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Costumes key to society’s next show
The costume takes centre stage in a new South Otago show next week.
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Work on surf club building slated to begin next year
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Work on surf club building slated to begin next year
A final wave of activity is bringing a new surf club building safely on to shore next year.
Wasps no problem for legend
Wasps no problem for legend
Kaka Point wasp killer Christene Dennison was already a local legend when the Clutha Leader recently presented her a roast for being a Silver Fern Farms local legend.
Farmer, student awarded scholarship
Farmer, student awarded scholarship
A young Clutha student is on a path to represent New Zealand farmers at an international level, with the help of an industry scholarship.
Milton moving on up thanks to grant
Milton moving on up thanks to grant
Milton’s health and fitness has received a cash boost to keep up with growing gym membership.
Having an absolutely Rippa time with rugby
Having an absolutely Rippa time with rugby
More than 1000 year 3-8 children from 19 schools played through sunshine and downpours in last week’s District Rippa Rugby Tournament at Balclutha showgrounds, in their choice of competitive or non...
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Concern over dog, human faeces in Gabriel’s Gully
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Concern over dog, human faeces in Gabriel’s Gully
The site of Otago’s first gold rush is being sullied by deposits of a different kind - faeces left by dogs and freedom campers.
'Dearly loved' family man killed in Tapanui crash
'Dearly loved' family man killed in Tapanui crash
Police have released the name of a "dearly loved" husband and father who died after his ute crashed into a garage and caught fire in Tapanui last Friday.
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Hub including library proposed
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Hub including library proposed
Tapanui may soon have a "vibrant" new hub combining two public facilities in the town’s central area.
