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A South Otago student is $1000 better off after winning a rural scholarship recently.
Clinton born-and-bred Atawhai Hotene, 18, was selected as recipient of the Clinton Young Farmers Scholarship Award during a process that took place late last year, and was presented with her award in the … View moreA South Otago student is $1000 better off after winning a rural scholarship recently.
Clinton born-and-bred Atawhai Hotene, 18, was selected as recipient of the Clinton Young Farmers Scholarship Award during a process that took place late last year, and was presented with her award in the township last week. Club chairperson Mel Dodds oversaw the presentation in front of Clinton's emblematic horse statue on Thursday.
"We're delighted to award this year's scholarship to Atawhai, " Dodds said.
"Atawhai is a great all- rounder, and has done well both in her academic studies and through excelling in sports, representing New Zealand Touch at many levels including, most recently, under-21.
"She's a born-and-bred local, well-known and trusted locally as a friendly and reliable person, and is always available for babysitting and a neighbourly helping hand."
This was the third year the scholarship had been presented, with funding arising mainly from the club's biannual ball.
"When we started the award, we were keen to show that [Young Farmers] are not just about socialising and competition, but about giving back to the community too. We're pleased that through this annual $1000 scholarship we can give a local young person a boost in their studies or career."
Although to date the award had gone to first year students, it wasn't restricted to that group.
"Applicants just have to be 18-plus, local to the Clinton area, and seeking support for an academic or career project. We'd welcome more applicants, who can self-nominate, and the process starts in October each year."
Hotene, who completed her childhood education at Clinton Primary and South Otago High schools, began tertiary studies at Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin earlier this week.
"I'm studying Bachelor of Applied Science, Sports Management for three or four years, so the scholarship really helps get me started, " Hotene said.
She hoped her studies would lead to a career in sports, in the strengthening, conditioning and nutrition arena.
"I've also received other scholarships this year, so I'm grateful for all the support I've had locally from people. It definitely makes me more motivated to work hard and succeed."
Waihola's long-serving rural fire officers were honoured at a 25th anniversary ceremony in the township on Saturday night.
Clutha District mayor Bryan Cadogan presented certificates to past and present brigade members. About 90 members, their families, and neighbouring brigade members … View moreWaihola's long-serving rural fire officers were honoured at a 25th anniversary ceremony in the township on Saturday night.
Clutha District mayor Bryan Cadogan presented certificates to past and present brigade members. About 90 members, their families, and neighbouring brigade members attended the ceremony. Among others receiving long-service medals was founder member and current Waihola deputy chief Gerard Keene, receiving a 25-year service star.
Keene said it was a great honour to be recognised with the award. "This is a great little community to serve. It's been demanding at times, but always rewarding, " he said.
Keene's chief, Waihola controller Brent Goodsir, paid credit to his reliability and long service.
"Gerard has one of our highest incident attendance rates and has always been a hands-on, dedicated officer. He helps keep everything ticking along in orderly fashion."
The Waihola Brigade continued to thrive, Keene said.
"We've got six new members training at the moment. I've got a few more years yet, but it's good to see the younger ones stepping up."
One of the region's biggest field days hits Lawrence today and tomorrow, in the shape of the biannual Farmarama.
This, the 13th event organised by Lawrence Lions Club, was expected to bring one of the widest varieties of agricultural and rural vendors to South Otago's doorstep in its … View moreOne of the region's biggest field days hits Lawrence today and tomorrow, in the shape of the biannual Farmarama.
This, the 13th event organised by Lawrence Lions Club, was expected to bring one of the widest varieties of agricultural and rural vendors to South Otago's doorstep in its history, organiser David Robertson said.
"It's a real hands-on day out for all farmers and contractors."
"We keep it simple. We're not an A & P show, so there's no entertainment, just farm-related products and services, and refreshments for our visitors."
More than 200 vendors would be represented across 90-plus sites, with business starting today from 11.30am, and from 9am to 5pm tomorrow. Entry is $10, with school-age children free.
Proceeds from the event would go to a range of local and regional good causes, Robertson said.
"Typically we raise about $30,000 or so, and some of that goes to community groups who help directly with the day, some to non-profit groups giving the widest benefit to the community. Our major sponsor is Southfuels, and we couldn't do it without them.
A kayak rescue at Nugget Point last week was the result of a wildlife snapshot gone wrong, it has emerged.
An experienced, all-female party of Bay of Plenty sea kayakers in their 40s and 50s were rounding the scenic Catlins beauty spot at about 11am on Thursday, when a member of the party … View moreA kayak rescue at Nugget Point last week was the result of a wildlife snapshot gone wrong, it has emerged.
An experienced, all-female party of Bay of Plenty sea kayakers in their 40s and 50s were rounding the scenic Catlins beauty spot at about 11am on Thursday, when a member of the party decided to take a photo of nearby fur seals.
While taking the shot, the woman lost control of her kayak and capsized, eventually making her way to nearby rocks at the foot of steep cliffs to the north of the Nugget Point lighthouse, Kaka Point Surf Life Saving Club president and rescuer Andrew Budge said. Despite suffering from cold and a gash to her leg, the woman was in good spirits when he arrived in the club IRB.
"[Paul Richardson and I] just patched her up and reassured her, before the helicopter arrived."
The surrounding rocks were also swarming with fur seals, giving the kayaker an unexpectedly extreme close-up of the very wildlife she'd been trying to photograph.
"There are all sorts of hazards around that bit of coast, wildlife just one of them, " Budge said.
Although extremely uncommon, the rescue was a warning to other coastal users.
"I think the last time we had a kayak rescue down there was in the 1980s, so it's pretty unusual, but with reefs, big swells and the unpredictability of the ocean on that bit of coast, you need to be prepared for anything."
Fortunately, it appeared the party had been experienced and well prepared, Budge said, otherwise there might have been a less happy outcome to the incident.
"When the first kayaker capsized and ran aground, the second member of the party then paddled ashore to tend to her companion, with the third remaining offshore and contacting emergency services on her cellphone.
"They had all the necessary provisions in terms of food, warm clothing and safety gear, but being unfamiliar with the area and conditions, have just come a bit unstuck.
"With the fog the next day it would have been a different story, so the message is pick your conditions, be prepared and, if in doubt, stay out."
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This month we are launching the I Heart My Hood Project. This is your chance to celebrate your hood by sharing stories, photos or video. We really want to see and hear about the people in your neighbourhood. Portraits or videos of our neighbourhood champions, or the people that to you … View moreThis month we are launching the I Heart My Hood Project. This is your chance to celebrate your hood by sharing stories, photos or video. We really want to see and hear about the people in your neighbourhood. Portraits or videos of our neighbourhood champions, or the people that to you personify your community or ‘hood’. This year we’re doing it a little differently. To help focus (excuse the photography pun) we’ve chosen three themes.
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Everywhere we live has history, and stories. Do you know your hood’s history? Or maybe you know someone who has lived in the community for what seems like a million years, and know the place like that back of their hand. Was your hood the birth place of the women’s vote, or maybe site of the biggest lamington ever made way back in 53′ ….(Yes I know, random, but honestly we’re interesting in anything and everything)… By the way – this is also an awesome way to get our older ‘story tellers’ involved.
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New Zealand really has become a melting pot and that brings with it the rainbow of diversity of all kinds. Maybe you have the ‘united nations’ living on one street, maybe your neighbourhood pot luck dinners are better and more interesting than an international food fair could every dream of! We want to see and hear about it.
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