Gore District, Gore

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2859 days ago

Whatever floats your boat on Saturday

Reporter Clutha Leader

Some great events in the Clutha District on Saturday:
Looking forward to the Big River Raft Race, which takes to the Clutha at 10am from Begg's Beach near Balclutha, accompanied by a festival and market by the bridge during and after. Should be some pretty cool homemade vessels (see pic … View more
Some great events in the Clutha District on Saturday:
Looking forward to the Big River Raft Race, which takes to the Clutha at 10am from Begg's Beach near Balclutha, accompanied by a festival and market by the bridge during and after. Should be some pretty cool homemade vessels (see pic below) including pedal power on the water.
AND the Chinese New Year is being celebrated at the Lawrence Chinese Camp from 11am to 3pm. The Clutha District is abuzz with the Otago Heritage Trust Cavalcade, with Owaka as host town this year. Read all about it, and the social events, in this week's Clutha Leader and on Stuff.
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2859 days ago

Poll: Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Keen gardener Clint Green has a cautionary potting mix tale for gardeners everywhere, after surviving a horrific bout of legionnaires' disease.
Click here to read Clint's story.

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Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?
  • 12.7% Yes to both - the risks aren't worth it
    12.7% Complete
  • 11% Gloves? Yes. Mask? Sometimes.
    11% Complete
  • 34.9% I always wear gloves, but never a mask
    34.9% Complete
  • 41.4% No, I don't wear either
    41.4% Complete
1601 votes
2860 days ago

How's your garden fared in the drought-turned deluge?

Reporter Clutha Leader

Ahead of this week's Clutha Leader, here's some stunning examples of creativity and green fingers from last week's Clutha Valley Flower Show 45th Sapphire anniversary exhibition. Well done - in drought conditions and all. It's definitely flower show season, with Clinton Flower … View moreAhead of this week's Clutha Leader, here's some stunning examples of creativity and green fingers from last week's Clutha Valley Flower Show 45th Sapphire anniversary exhibition. Well done - in drought conditions and all. It's definitely flower show season, with Clinton Flower Show holding the annual event on Friday at the Clinton Community Hall from 3pm-7.30pm, with prize giving.

2860 days ago

Have you registered your event?

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Register your Neighbours Day event before March 9 and you'll go into the draw to win a $200 prezzy card to help with your event! Visit: neighboursdayaotearoa.org...

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2860 days ago

'Age Concerns Everyone' Conference 2018

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

We are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older … View more
We are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older workers, retirement income, housing, LGBTIQ and Maori solutions through to social connection initiatives and innovation. For more details and to register please visit our website! www.ageconcern.org.nz...

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2860 days ago

'Age Concerns Everyone' Conference 2018

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

We are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older … View more
We are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older workers, retirement income, housing, LGBTIQ and Maori solutions through to social connection initiatives and innovation. For more details and to register please visit our website! www.ageconcern.org.nz...

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2860 days ago

Poll: How's your summer been?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

From weeks on end of blistering hot days to calamitous cyclones, we've pretty much had it all this summer. The extreme temperatures in some parts are in stark contrast to other storm-battered coastal zones Tell us how summer's been in your area.

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How's your summer been?
  • 37.1% This summer has been a winner.
    37.1% Complete
  • 48.9% We've had a summer of contrasts - hot and spicy, wet and stormy.
    48.9% Complete
  • 10% It's been a fairly typical Kiwi summer.
    10% Complete
  • 4.1% Summer? What summer?
    4.1% Complete
1336 votes
2861 days ago

A decision could be made on a replacement for the Pyramid Bridge next month.

Reporter NewsLink

Are you pleased with the progress being made on getting a new bridge built?

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