Cycle business brisk in service and retail
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
PowerZone Suzuki Balclutha powered through the recent Covid-19 lockdown periods and have come out of it stronger and more focused on offering their customers...
Not long until demolition
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
Two old buildings in Kaitangata are awaiting final documentation to be completed before they will be demolished.
The 71-year-old Kaitangata Borough Council Chambers and the...
Nursery offers apprenticeships
RICHARD DAVISON and JACK CONROY
Operators of a West Otago nursery are pleased with the response to two recently advertised apprenticeships.
Tapanui business Blue Mountain Nurseries...
Owaka shop owners and businesses not giving up
JACK.CONROY@cluthaleader.co.nz
The township of Owaka will likely bear the brunt of Clutha’s post Covid-19 economic challenges, as many of the community’s businesses depend on tourism.
But...
H&J Smith closure ‘blunt reminder’
GRANT MILLER@alliedpress.co.nz
Proposed closures of retailer H&J Smith’s stores in Balclutha, Dunedin, Mosgiel and Te Anau and the reduction in size of its Gore store...
Lawrence businesses optimistic
JACK.CONROY@cluthaleader.co.nz
The township of Lawrence is in an unusual scenario compared with its Clutha neighbours facing the post-lockdown economic recovery. Much of the economic activity...
School to get $2m upgrade
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
Two construction and renovation projects costing almost $2 million have been announced at Rosebank School in Balclutha.
Rosebank School principal Pauline Simpson said she was...
Tech-savvy local responds to PPE call
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
Balclutha electrical technician Craig Greenall is proud he can help out as New Zealand health workers seek replacement PPE gear.
Mr Greenall has added his...
Local businesses welcomed back
JACK.CONROY@cluthaleader.co.nz
A Clutha restaurateur is grateful to be back at work after more than a month away from his “loyal customers”.
Balclutha’s Raj Indian Restaurant owner›operator...
Kiwi helps shield UK health workers
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
It takes just two and a half hours to make but it saves lives.
United Kingdom-based former Balclutha man Josh Button is burning the candle...