Memories captured in book
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Last year, Kaitangata author Joyce Beck self-published her third book, 21 years after her first.
Now, less than a year later she will unveil a...
Plate commemorating cancelled royal visit found
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Is a commemorative plate more interesting for marking an event that never took place?
That is the question facing Owaka Museum manager Mike McPhee, following...
Driving course held at raceway
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Seeing what his mum did under the same driving conditions was a memorable highlight for South Otago High School pupil Blake Mosley (17) at...
Cowboy challenge course to be built in Lawrence
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Cowboy culture is “exploding” in the Clutha district, and a new “cowboy challenge” obstacle course could help enable that.
Lawrence Cowboy Challenge committee chairwoman Natassja...
Games engage young folk
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A group of excited adolescents transformed the Balclutha Library last weekend with a four hour multi-player video-gaming event.
Your Corps, which involved kids of all...
Skate park work preparation ‘under way’
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Detailed planning for extensions to the Kaitangata Skate Park are moving along nicely, Kaitangata Skate Park committee chairman Dallas Storer says.
“We are well under...
Sessions boost confidence
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An event designed to “remove the stigma” around video games and change the lives of young people through building confidence and social skills, will...
Face-lift, insulation part of plans for South Otago Museum
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It will be ‘‘full steam ahead’’ for the physical development of a Clutha museum now its staff and volunteers have had a chance to...
Ex-gang leader on quest
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Tuhoe Isaac is on a mission from God.
That was the reason the former Mongrel Mob leader was in Milton this month, spreading the word...
Butcher snap-happy over lockdown
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One part-time Clutha photographer and full-time butcher used her time during lockdown productively.
Blue Spur Butchery and Deli operator Jan Harper finally had the chance...