Clutha District, Balclutha

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

2366 days ago

Southlander recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours.

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Southlander Stewart Bull is humbled to be recognised in the Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours List but says the work he does for conservation and Māori is not for recognition.

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2367 days ago

Your guide to ACC levy invoices - get it done online

The Team from ACC New Zealand

There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.

Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets –… View more
There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.

Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets – you and your people.

Annual ACC invoices for businesses are sent out from 9 July and there’s a few things you need to know to make the process a whole lot easier.

If your details or circumstances have changed since last year, you can update these online. If you do this by 22 June, we can invoice you correctly.

Check out our guide to ACC levies and get it done online.
Check your details

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2367 days ago

Gold Guitars winner

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

It was third time lucky for Invercargill musician Arun O'Connor in this year's New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards.

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2368 days ago

One year on...

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

It's been a year since oyster parasite Bonamia ostreae was discovered.

Oyster farmers say they were just on the cusp of success when the industry collapsed.

But now they are looking to mussels for the answer.

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2369 days ago

detour to dunedin from Taieri Mouth

Shirley from Clutha District

The detour to and from Taieri Mouth on Friday was very icy, just a warning to drivers using this there was a few of us that had to turn around and use the Waihola Rd

2370 days ago

Last chance to nominate for the 2018 Women of Influence Awards!

Women of Influence

We’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. … View moreWe’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. Help us celebrate those influential women in your life who are championing real change, every day.

Visit womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
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2371 days ago

Bowling brilliance

Reporter Clutha Leader

Congratulations to South Otago Indoor Bowls:
Member Christine King (back row second from right) took out the Sandra Gould Memorial Trophy for the individual top scorer at the recent Southern Zone Women's Eights Tournament at Timaru, with an impressive 28 from the available 30 points. Close … View more
Congratulations to South Otago Indoor Bowls:
Member Christine King (back row second from right) took out the Sandra Gould Memorial Trophy for the individual top scorer at the recent Southern Zone Women's Eights Tournament at Timaru, with an impressive 28 from the available 30 points. Close behind her were Alanna Moffitt on 26 points and Eileen Grant on 24. She was in the team that scored a back to back win by taking out the tournament for the second successive year, with 133 points to South Canterbury's 128.5. Southland scored 92, Otago 90.5, North Otago 55 and Central Otago 41. South Otago's points were the highest recorded for the two-day competition in the 21 year history of the competition. In mid June, the club will be choosing a team to play in the Paterson Trophy, which is contested by teams in regions in New Zealand, with the South Otago club playing host to the southern zone event at Balclutha in July 20-22. The national final will be held in September at Upper Hutt. Pictured in team photo, Back row, left, Dawn Reeve, Alanna Moffitt, Barbara Read, Christine King and Colleen Fenton; front row left, Eileen Grant, Biddy Craig, Marilyn Paterson and Shona Preddy.

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2370 days ago

#Watch daily video

Nat Holland Reporter from Southland Times

What do you think of the fishing opportunities in the south? Listen to Alan Leitch speak about the Wyndham Angling Club.

2370 days ago

Queen’s Birthday advice for South Island drivers

Elesha Gordon from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people in the South Island who are heading away for the long weekend, to plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

The Transport Agency has set up a traffic hot spot map, showing the areas which are the traditional long weekend congestion points, as … View more
The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people in the South Island who are heading away for the long weekend, to plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

The Transport Agency has set up a traffic hot spot map, showing the areas which are the traditional long weekend congestion points, as well as predicted peak times.

Important tips from NZTA:
- Bear in mind localised events and winter conditions
- Allow extra time as weather and road conditions can change in a relatively short period of time at this time of year
- Make sure your vehicle is ready for winter driving and stocked with food, water and blankets in case of any delays.
- Central Otago drivers: The Brass Monkey Rally, Idaburn Dam, Oturehua: Please take care whether you are in a car or on a motorbike with many more motorcyclists using the highways leading to and from Idaburn Dam this long weekend.

Check the latest weather conditions and warnings here:
- Keep updated with - Metservice's weather updates.
- Motorists can get real-time information from 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)
- Follow traffic updates at the NZTA website.

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2371 days ago

Why did the chicken cross the road? *WIN*

Hell Pizza

There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red … View more
There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red Onions, Free Range Bacon, Mustard BBQ Sauce, topped with melted Swiss Cheese and Gherkin Mayo.

To celebrate the rebirth/revival of Death by Chicken, we’re giving SIX lucky Neighbourly member​s​ the chance to win five pizzas - for you and your neighbours.

Want your ‘hood in the draw? Just like or thank this post and we'll chuck you in the draw to win. ​Five Death by Chicken pizzas.

​Winners announced, Friday 08 June
​Quote: "Neighbourlychicken" to get free delivery for any order over $20
Order your pizza now!

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2371 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

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Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

Have a favourite volunteering quote? Share it below!

#NVW2018 #volunteering #newzealand

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2371 days ago

Poll: Would you live in a retirement village?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

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New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

Find out more about the upsides, downsides and realities of retirement village living, and let us know what would influence (or already has influenced) your decision for or against it.

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Would you live in a retirement village?
  • 11.1% Yes, it's already on the agenda
    11.1% Complete
  • 51.2% Possibly, I wouldn't rule it out
    51.2% Complete
  • 37.7% No, it's not for me
    37.7% Complete
2274 votes
2376 days ago

What's the water like in your region?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Otago,

In towns and cities across the South Island, people are fighting against having chlorinated drinking water. What's the water like in your community? Are you for chlorination or against it? Share your views! To read more, click here. Please add "NFP/not for print" if you … View more
Hi Otago,

In towns and cities across the South Island, people are fighting against having chlorinated drinking water. What's the water like in your community? Are you for chlorination or against it? Share your views! To read more, click here. Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff

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