Historic glass resurrected from shed
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
In a yarn worthy of the great Sherlock Holmes, Owaka Museum volunteer Mel Tapp has unearthed an unusually re-purposed piece of local history.
It was...
Beautifying
Installing the last couple of plants in the rose beds to complete the Naish and Centennial Park committee’s rose›planting session at the weekend are...
OCF in beautification project
STAFF REPORTER
Clutha’s Otago Corrections Facility (OCF) is supporting a beautification project in Mosgiel.
The Silver Stream Beautification Project involves planting native trees and shrubs, regeneration...
Golden arches
Balclutha now has its own set of ‘‘golden arches’’, although on a somewhat grander scale than usual. After weeks of mucky, wintry conditions offering...
Pupils get a taster of rural campus
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
Tutors atthe Southern Institute of Technology Telford campus capped off their latest on›site taster camp last Friday with a fun›filled afternoon of team› building...
Children to fore in Matariki activities
JOHN.COSGROVE
@cluthaleader.co.nz
Matariki celebrations were held across the Clutha district over the weekend.
For Maori, the appearance of Matariki in the skies overhead at night heralds a...
College trio triumphs
STAFF REPORTER
A Blue Mountain College trio has won the 2021 AgriKidsNZ Grand Final in Christchurch — the third time in succession for the school.
‘‘West...
Long day’s journey a family affair
JOHN.COSGROVE
@cluthaleader.co.nz
From the gloom they appeared as dark shapes covered in steaming breath wisps.
Some were in a hurry, briskly trotting along, while others, older and...
Fiordland Men’s Muster Groundswell of Interest
Men’s Health Week next weekend June 17-19, 2021
Local, regional and national coverage has garnered Men’s Muster a groundswell of exposure and interest. Interviews on...
Art competition makes for a ‘diverse’ display
STAFF REPORTER
Last Friday night, Lawrence celebrated the opening of the Lawrence Art Competition exhibition which drew 40 entries nationally.
The theme was ‘‘our land’’ and...