Clutha District, Balclutha

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3365 days ago

2016 South Otago A&P Show Queen Contest

Katy Button from South Otago A&P Society

Is OPEN for entries..Contestants will participate in group activities over the month of November to fund-raise for a charity of their choice. Judging will take place on Saturday 26th November 2016 at the A&P Show.
Entries are invited from all females aged between 18 and 25 years; as of the 1st… View more
Is OPEN for entries..Contestants will participate in group activities over the month of November to fund-raise for a charity of their choice. Judging will take place on Saturday 26th November 2016 at the A&P Show.
Entries are invited from all females aged between 18 and 25 years; as of the 1st November 2016.
The Show Queen event focuses on positive experiences, personal development and role modeling for young women in the Clutha District.

Entry Forms available at House of Travel, Zouave or H n J’s or contact Show Queen Convener:
Kelsey Harrison 027 244 2921.
Photo is a throwback to 1988 Show Queen Contest; great inspiration for our 150th "Fashion in the Shed" Competition on Show day

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3366 days ago

Storm watch for Thursday evening

Communications Team from Auckland Council

MetService has issued a severe weather watch for Auckland and Northland, advising that bad weather is expected to worsen late on Thursday evening (7pm – midnight) and bring thunder, lightning and extremely localised high wind gusts. You should:
• Consider staying in this evening
• Secure … View more
MetService has issued a severe weather watch for Auckland and Northland, advising that bad weather is expected to worsen late on Thursday evening (7pm – midnight) and bring thunder, lightning and extremely localised high wind gusts. You should:
• Consider staying in this evening
• Secure outdoor items, including garden furniture and trampolines
• If you must be on the roads, drive carefully and to the conditions
• Avoid low-lying areas that could flood rapidly and don’t drive through flood waters
• Report flooding and storm damage to council on 09 301 0101. In an emergency call 111.
• Ensure a torch, radio and spare batteries are to hand

Full story on OurAuckland:
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

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3366 days ago

New signs for Heriot and Tapanui

Reporter Clutha Leader

Heriot will soon be by no means short of signs. Read full story: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3366 days ago

Farewell Margaret

Reporter Clutha Leader

Tribute to South Otago community stalwart Margaret Collins: Read full story: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3366 days ago

Have you voted yet?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

It's predicted that the voting turnout won't even reach 60 per cent. Why have some people chosen not to vote?

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3366 days ago

Skate park idea floated for Lawrence pool site

Reporter Clutha Leader

A Lawrence couple are keen to see South Otago's second skate park established in their town. Read full story: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3366 days ago

Milton tops council improvement list

Reporter Clutha Leader

In a dreary couple of weeks for Milton with the pending closure of its last remaining bank, there's light on the horizon for the South Otago town.
Read full story: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3367 days ago

Recruit a new member, get a FREE coffee on us!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Who wants a free coffee fix? Simply invite your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues, via email or your shareable invite link, to join you on Neighbourly and you’ll BOTH get a FREE small McCafé coffee. The more people you recruit, the more coffees you’ll earn. Start inviting now! Invite now

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3369 days ago

Thank You For Your Generous Donations!

The Warehouse Balclutha

Thanks to your generous donations over the past six months a total of $729.18 was raised through the ‘Bags for Good’ Programme. These funds will go on to support Rosebank Primary School, Balclutha Parents Centre and Balclutha Toy Library with their community programmes. Thank you so much for … View moreThanks to your generous donations over the past six months a total of $729.18 was raised through the ‘Bags for Good’ Programme. These funds will go on to support Rosebank Primary School, Balclutha Parents Centre and Balclutha Toy Library with their community programmes. Thank you so much for your on-going generosity, with your help the community is becoming a better place.

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3372 days ago

Poll: Is traffic a problem in your community?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've launched Pulse of the Neighbourhood - a chance to share your opinion on issues impacting your community. Today we want to know a little more about how you're finding the traffic levels around you. Is your drive to work a daily ordeal - or a doddle?

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Is traffic a problem in your community?
  • 34.1% Yes - it takes me forever to get from A to B
    34.1% Complete
  • 43.4% Sometimes during rush hour
    43.4% Complete
  • 20.1% No - it's smooth sailing for me
    20.1% Complete
  • 2.4% What's traffic? I don't pass a single car on the way to work
    2.4% Complete
578 votes
3390 days ago

Avoid ‘Oh No’ Moments!

The Team from Jennian Homes

So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay! But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a New Home Builders Info Session with your local Jennian team. From establishing a … View more
So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay! But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a New Home Builders Info Session with your local Jennian team. From establishing a true building budget to constructive advice on building sustainably - it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions. Register your interest now. They're free!
Register now

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