Contenders urged to put names forward
Contenders urged to put names forward
Electoral officials are urging fence-sitting local body candidates to submit their nominations, as several wards across the South remain unfilled.
Richard Davison
‘Seamless handover’ planned for foodbank
‘Seamless handover’ planned for foodbank
Anxiety that Clutha’s main foodbank service might temporarily be halted has been allayed by its outgoing provider.
Vaccination clinic deemed success despite lower numbers than expected
Vaccination clinic deemed success despite lower numbers than expected
A walk-in vaccination clinic in Balclutha on Sunday was less busy than expected, perhaps because of the harsh winter conditions.
Less costly pool design wins favour
Less costly pool design wins favour
Councillors have approved a new, multimillion-dollar pool complex for Milton.
Group’s ‘visual poem’ film celebrates local history
Group’s ‘visual poem’ film celebrates local history
A Clutha community is drawing artistic and heritage strands together this weekend to celebrate its rich local history.
Libraries get national recognition for digital efforts
Libraries get national recognition for digital efforts
Clutha libraries’ dedication to digital is getting noticed in high places.
Waihola water supply returning to normal
Burst main repaired; water supply returning to normal
Waihola residents should see a return to normal drinking water supply this week, following disruptions exacerbated by a burst main on Friday.
Plant’s biomass boiler beginning operation
Plant’s biomass boiler beginning operation
A South Otago dairy industry plant hopes to lead the way in green energy, as it brings a biomass boiler online this week.
Bridge works girder installed to allow pile, pier work
Bridge works girder installed to allow pile, pier work
A major milestone in the $25 million Beaumont Bridge replacement project was reached on Tuesday, as contractors HEB installed a temporary works girder to allow access to the central river.
Long-awaited public barbecue installed
Long-awaited public barbecue installed
Balclutha picnickers may wish to wait for slightly warmer weather before making use of the town’s newest public facility.
Bid to address dilapidated main street buildings
Bid to address dilapidated main street buildings
Civic leaders are urging Clutha District Council to adopt a new bylaw addressing "eyesore" buildings.
Role ‘assisting males around family harm’
Role ‘assisting males around family harm’
An innovative, "common sense" approach to addressing family harm is paying dividends in a couple of southern districts.
Navy exercise helping out in Niue
Navy exercise helping out in Niue
Milton-born Joshua Phillips (20) carries out surveying work with the New Zealand Defence Force in Niue this week.
Cadogan campaigning on track record in job
Cadogan campaigning on track record in job
A southern mayor says he has "unfinished business" as he seeks a fifth consecutive term.
Lack of support for multiday track
Lack of support for multiday track
A multiday coastal Catlins walking track is unlikely to eventuate, because of a lack of support from landowners.
Most beach access submissions not local
Most beach access submissions not local
A detailed analysis of submissions to a controversial beach access consultation in South Otago has revealed less than half were from local residents.
Budget for pool not realistic, hearing told
Budget for pool not realistic, hearing told
Leaders of a new swimming pool project in Milton are facing fresh concerns about budgets, following public hearings this week.
Trust plans to develop historic Chinese Camp into attraction
Trust plans to develop historic Chinese Camp into attraction
Clutha may soon have a new visitor attraction, if a historic trust’s ambitions come to fruition.
Eye on mayoralty: Graham pledges greater transparency
Eye on mayoralty: Graham pledges greater transparency
A new mayoral candidate for Clutha says he wants to restore trust in local government.
Mayor blames ‘external factors’ for loss of 5 councillors
Mayor blames ‘external factors’ for loss of 5 councillors
A southern mayor is blaming "external factors" for the loss of five incumbent councillors at the coming local elections.