Maths teacher problem tricky
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
Tokomairiro High School principal Glenis Sim had not taught calculus for 20 years.
But then Covid-19 happened.
Staffing issues hit the school when its senior mathematics...
Midwinter party chance to get together
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
A feast including egg nog, whitebait fritters, lamb and pavlova went down well with pensioners in Lawrence late last month.
A total of 53 gathered...
Driving course held at raceway
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
Seeing what his mum did under the same driving conditions was a memorable highlight for South Otago High School pupil Blake Mosley (17) at...
25-year party for Balclutha Pact
JACK.CONROY@cluthaleader.co.nz
Clients and staff of a Clutha mental health facility came together to celebrate a milestone earlier this month.
This year marks 25 years of operation...
Cyclists, runners keen for Catlins tracks
JACK.CONROY@cluthaleader.co.nz
Support for building new bike trails in the Catlins is growing after a Clutha District Council public consultation on the idea.
The consultation came as...
Help at hand for hygiene
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
Hygiene products by the bucket-load have been distributed in the Clutha district.
The South Otago Health Support Trust (SOHST) has been able to assemble and...
Garden makeover shock for woman
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
Just like on any gardening reality show, while home owner Melanie Kreft was spending the weekend shopping in Dunedin with her sister, back in...
Online banking lessons at hub
JACK.CONROY@cluthaleader.co.nz
People struggling with online banking skills could have their queries answered at a series of workshops at the Project Bruce community hub in Milton.
Community...
Covered deck project under way
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
Work is well under way on the construction of a new covered deck for the Tokomairiro Early Learning Centre, at Johnson St, Milton.
Centre manager...
Newcomers network active again
JOHN.COSGROVE@cluthaleader.co.nz
The scenic beauty of Nugget Point Lighthouse in the Catlins greeted five members of the Clutha Newcomers Network who walked to the lighthouse as...