Clutha District, Balclutha

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2612 days ago

Your Teenager and Driving

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Join us for a free talk and movie to find out how you can help your teen become a safe & legal driver.Register here: ow.ly...

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2613 days ago

Clutha Christmas parade circus training sessions for youth get green light

Reporter Clutha Leader

The circus is coming to Clutha this Christmas.
At a meeting on Thursday, Clutha District Council approved funding for Highly Flammable circus workshop to run youth training sessions in the run-up to this year's Clutha Country Christmas Parade in Balclutha.
The proposed four sessions, each … View more
The circus is coming to Clutha this Christmas.
At a meeting on Thursday, Clutha District Council approved funding for Highly Flammable circus workshop to run youth training sessions in the run-up to this year's Clutha Country Christmas Parade in Balclutha.
The proposed four sessions, each for 30 ...

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2613 days ago

Small town friendliness in the big (ish) city: It pays to be neighbourly

Reporter Clutha Leader

OPINION: It pays to be neighbourly, because you never know when you're going to need each other.
Take my recent experience in a Queenstown parking building.  We don't have them in Balclutha, so I was out of practice finding my way out this ramped rabbit-warren. In fact even, it … View more
OPINION: It pays to be neighbourly, because you never know when you're going to need each other.
Take my recent experience in a Queenstown parking building.  We don't have them in Balclutha, so I was out of practice finding my way out this ramped rabbit-warren. In fact even, it would need to ...

2613 days ago

Balclutha gardeners honoured for growing fresh food for local community

Reporter Clutha Leader

Only last year the Balclutha Community Garden was just an unused quarter-acre block of land with an old house on it. Now there are 12 raised beds that are helping supply local residents with an abundance of fresh, healthy food.
Friends and neighbours Beatrice Pratt and Robyn Bell are behind … View more
Only last year the Balclutha Community Garden was just an unused quarter-acre block of land with an old house on it. Now there are 12 raised beds that are helping supply local residents with an abundance of fresh, healthy food.
Friends and neighbours Beatrice Pratt and Robyn Bell are behind ...

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2613 days ago

Clutha RSA seeking missing Netherlands Society plaque

Reporter Clutha Leader

The Clutha District RSA is looking for a missing plaque presented to it in May 1995.
The commemorative plaque was presented to the RSA by the Balclutha Netherlands Society on behalf of the local Dutch community, on the 50th anniversary of liberation in their home country.
The plaque was in ...

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2613 days ago

South Island's only NZ First MP shown ropes at Parliament

Reporter Clutha Leader

New Zealand First MP elect Mark Patterson was one of 32 new MPs who spent their first day at Parliament last Monday - and I guess we're going to know more about how a coalition government will be made up as Winston Peters ponders, this week.

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2613 days ago

Acknowledging the fallen: Police Remembrance Day

Reporter Clutha Leader

For the first time, eight members of the traffic safety service will receive special recognition at the annual Police Remembrance Day on Friday, for giving their lives to the community they served. 
They were identified through the New Zealand Police's ongoing recognition project, which was… View more
For the first time, eight members of the traffic safety service will receive special recognition at the annual Police Remembrance Day on Friday, for giving their lives to the community they served. 
They were identified through the New Zealand Police's ongoing recognition project, which was ...

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2614 days ago

Petunia power

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Looking for some pretty petunias? Proven Winners NZ is supporting the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation by donating 50 cents for every Bubblegum Petunia purchased, from Oct 1.

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2614 days ago

Today is International Day of the Older Persons!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Today is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age … View moreToday is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age Concern today as we celebrate the important role older people have in our society.

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2616 days ago

Intermittent issue with some AT HOP top-ups

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

We’ve been experiencing isolated technical issues with some AT HOP credit and debit card online top-ups. If you have any concerns, please call our AT HOP team on 09 366 4467. More info here: at.govt.nz...

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2616 days ago

Register your event this Conservation Week

The Team from Department of Conservation

It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List… View more
It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List it here: List your event

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2620 days ago

This could be the week!

Reporter NewsLink

We've got five double passes to the Stags vs Manawatu game at Rugby Park this Saturday at 2.35pm. To be in to win, tell us who you'd take with you to the terraces this Saturday. We'll announce the winners on Friday morning!

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2617 days ago

Photography mini sessions

Justine from Bright Eyes Photography

Hi neighbours! I will soon be booking mini session slots for Golden Hour and Christmas. Golden Hour images are lovely backlit photos shot on the farm or at the beach just before sunset, they are gorgeous, golden, evocative images that are perfect for children and families. Christmas minis are just … View moreHi neighbours! I will soon be booking mini session slots for Golden Hour and Christmas. Golden Hour images are lovely backlit photos shot on the farm or at the beach just before sunset, they are gorgeous, golden, evocative images that are perfect for children and families. Christmas minis are just that - tasteful Christmas themed set ups, perfect for that family Christmas letter or card to the rellies. Keep an eye on my Facebook or Neighbourly pages for updates and session dates.

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