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South OtagoJuly 26

Flood protection and drainage rates could be reviewed

How flood protection and drainage schemes for the lower Taieri and lower Clutha areas are paid for could be reviewed.
    Flood protection and drainage rates could be reviewed
    Flood protection and drainage rates could be reviewed
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    South OtagoJuly 23

    Trust, arts keeping Lawrence creative

    Lawrence Creative Arts will expand its community workshops after receiving a $7000 grant from Otago Community Trust’s June funding round.
    Nick Brook
    Trust, arts keeping Lawrence creative
    Trust, arts keeping Lawrence creative
    South OtagoJuly 23

    Clutha ceremony welcomes new citizens

    Twenty-three people, including nine children, became New Zealand citizens at a ceremony at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au, Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre in Balclutha on Monday.
    Nick Brook
    Clutha ceremony welcomes new citizens
    Clutha ceremony welcomes new citizens
    South OtagoJuly 23

    Scones spread scam safety

    Clutha residents were urged to think twice before trusting unexpected phone calls and online messages at an Age Concern Otago Scam & Scones awareness seminar in Balclutha on Monday
    Nick Brook
    Scones spread scam safety
    Scones spread scam safety
    South OtagoJuly 23

    Team effort behind community award

    More than a decade of involvement with the Kaitangata Black Gold BMX Club has earned Kirsty Nicol a Clutha District Council Community Services Award.
    Nick Brook
    Team effort behind community award
    Team effort behind community award
    South OtagoJuly 23

    Clutha to host after tough test

    The Southern Region finalists have been found after two entertaining semifinals played on Saturday.
    Nick Brook
    Clutha to host after tough test
    Clutha to host after tough test
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    South OtagoJuly 23

    Kaitangata sculpture off the rails

    A life-sized land train has become an eye-catching addition to Kaitangata farmer Evan Dick's property, bringing together local history and recycled engineering.
    Nick Brook
    Kaitangata sculpture off the rails
    Kaitangata sculpture off the rails
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    South OtagoJuly 22

    Police urge caution at crash scenes

    Balclutha police are urging motorists to slow down and pay attention when approaching crash scenes and roadworks, after recent near misses endangered emergency crews.
    Nick Brook
    Police urge caution at crash scenes
    Police urge caution at crash scenes
    South OtagoJuly 17

    Military hero to speak at events on rural resilience

    Rural Otago will welcome military hero Willie Apiata VC this month, speaking at two events aiming to inspire connection and resilience.
    Military hero to speak at events on rural resilience
    Military hero to speak at events on rural resilience
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Local legend

    Former Otago Community Hospice fundraiser in South Otago, Julia Tibble, receives her Silver Fern Farms Local Legend award last week.
    Local legend
    Local legend
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Breaking the plastic habit

    Residents are being encouraged to ditch the packaging, as part of nationwide initiative Plastic-Free July.
    Breaking the plastic habit
    Breaking the plastic habit
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Toy story hidden Milton gem

    A Milton group wants more children to share in affordable play, thanks to a well-kept local secret.
    Toy story hidden Milton gem
    Toy story hidden Milton gem
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Matariki a time to reflect, remember and plan ahead

    Being out and about in our district and getting to know our communities more is where I feel most at home.
    Matariki a time to reflect, remember and plan ahead
    Matariki a time to reflect, remember and plan ahead
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Matariki shines bright at Tapanui

    The unveiling of a bright yellow bench seat symbolising the flowers of the native kōwhai took place at the Tapanui Galaxiid Sanctuary in West Otago last Friday.
    Matariki shines bright at Tapanui
    Matariki shines bright at Tapanui
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Crescent overcomes Owaka

    Photos by Richard Davison
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Tapanui gearing up for 150th

    Vintage wheels are turning in Tapanui as the town prepares to celebrate its 150th jubilee this summer.
    Tapanui gearing up for 150th
    Tapanui gearing up for 150th
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Clutha finish unbeaten as West Taieri bring up a century

    The semifinal picture is sorted after the final round robin matches of the Southern Region Rugby competition were played this weekend.
    Clutha finish unbeaten as West Taieri bring up a century
    Clutha finish unbeaten as West Taieri bring up a century
    South OtagoJuly 16

    Lions root for good causes

    A local service club has raised $78,000 towards good causes, thanks to the humble brassica.
    Lions root for good causes
    Lions root for good causes
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    South OtagoJuly 16

    Resignation triggers board by-election

    A Lawrence community stalwart is departing for fresh fields, triggering a community board by-election in the process.
    Resignation triggers board by-election
    Resignation triggers board by-election
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    South OtagoJuly 14

    Rural-focused council amalgamation favoured

    Retaining local representation and reducing costs is key to any amalgamation of Clutha with other councils, a community survey has revealed.
    Rural-focused council amalgamation favoured
    Rural-focused council amalgamation favoured
    South OtagoJuly 14

    One dead after quad bike incident at Kaka Point

    A person has died following an incident involving a quad bike in Kaka Point this morning.
    One dead after quad bike incident at Kaka Point
    One dead after quad bike incident at Kaka Point
    South OtagoJuly 13

    Dirt bike spark may have caused church blaze

    A mammoth fire in a South Otago church may have roared to life from a sparking dirt bike.
    Dirt bike spark may have caused church blaze
    Dirt bike spark may have caused church blaze
    South OtagoJuly 12

    Old church ‘well ablaze’

    Firefighters spent several hours extinguishing a church fire that was well-involved near Balclutha on Saturday.
    Old church ‘well ablaze’
    Old church ‘well ablaze’
    South OtagoJuly 10

    New bench represents Matariki star’s link to community

    The unveiling of a bright yellow bench symbolising the flowers of the native kowhai took place at the Tapanui Galaxiid Sanctuary in West Otago yesterday.
    New bench represents Matariki star’s link to community
    New bench represents Matariki star’s link to community
    South OtagoJuly 10

    Two-vehicle crash injures five

    Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 8, near Milton, on the first day of the long Matariki weekend.
    Two-vehicle crash injures five
    Two-vehicle crash injures five
    South OtagoJuly 10

    Five injured in crash on SH8 near Milton

    Five people are injured following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 8, near Milton, this afternoon. 
    South OtagoJuly 9

    Eco funding still fighting rabbits

    Otago Regional Council has awarded nearly $920,000 to 28 community-led environmental projects this year, including support for continued rabbit control around Waihola.
    Eco funding still fighting rabbits
    Eco funding still fighting rabbits
    South OtagoJuly 9

    Helping hand earns honour

    Balclutha taxi operator Nathan White was recognised with a Clutha District Council Community Award this year for his above-and-beyond contribution to the community.
    Helping hand earns honour
    Helping hand earns honour