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Local legend: Debbie Michie

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
PHOTO: EVELYN THORN This week’s winner of the Silver Fern Farms Local Legend prize is Debbie Michie, of Balclutha.
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Busy library getting work

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
Balclutha Library will have remedial work in the next 12 months. PHOTO: NICK BROOK The Balclutha Library is to undergo some repairs as it buckles with more than 1000 people a week visiting.
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Steelers win hard-fought final over rivals

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
Steelers were crowned the champions for the 2023-24 season. Back row, from left, are Chris Cockburn, Judy Hamer, Carine Peters, Steve McGrath, Tina Johnston, Kylie Little, Dan Waller, Adie Murray and Eric Dick and, front, from left, Emma Robers, Kenny Waller, Chris McConnochie and Kelly Hamer. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Softball
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Rock and Hop: big day in the bay

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
The Royal New Zealand Air Force Black Falcons soar over top of the Rock and Hop last weekend. PHOTOS: BRIAN HIGH Outside the glitz and glamour of cars, planes and "It’s in the Bag" games, the Caroline Bay Rock and Hop does far more than just bring together retro vehicles for display.
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Pupils learning life skills from new programme

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
Year 6 pupils from the Te Manahuna Kāhui Ako make the most of a visit from Timaru Police. Sporting some police attire are (front, from left) Abbie Booth, 11, Riarn Reihana, 10, Evelyn Andrews, 10, (middle, from left) Libby Wallace, 10, Keegan Roughton, 10, Amy Frost, 10, Pippa France, 10, Mila Jeffries, 10, (back, from left) George Kellahan, 10, and Leon Churly-Gash, 10. PHOTOS: CONNOR HALEY Te Manahuna Kāhui Ako (Mackenzie district community of learning) year 6 pupils were treated to a day of fun, games and plenty of learning as they began a new government funded initiative at Te Aitarakihi Marae-a-Iwi last week.
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Thai pupils get a taste of Timaru living

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
A group of 20 Thai pupils enjoy the new C-Play playground during their three-week stay in Timaru. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY A group of Thai teenagers have made Timaru their home for the next three weeks.
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Waimate app launches for Easter

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
Jo Sutherland finds out the potato harvest mural behind her was painted by Bill Scott in 2008, thanks to a newly developed app. PHOTO: SUPPLIED An Easter hunt like no other will be held over two weeks in Waimate.
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Waimate council holds climate change and resilience forums

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
Waimate District Council office. PHOTO: ODT FILES A climate resilience strategy workshop focusing on transport will be held in Waimate in the first week of April.
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Mini golf winners aiming at 2nd title

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
Hunter Broadhead has his sights set on retaining his national youth mini golf championship. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY A father and son duo are aiming for back-to-back wins as the South Canterbury Mini Golf Champs return early next month.
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3100km trip on electric unicycles aims to raise awareness of PEVs

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
Arriving in Geraldine from Methven on their trusty electric unicycles are Robert Beck (left) and Linus Gilbert. PHOTOS: SHELLY INON Two electric unicycles buzzed into the region last week on their journey across the country.
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Volunteer honoured for community work

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
Erin Thomson (left) celebrates winning the Aoraki Foundation Women’s Fund Woman of the Year 2024 award with last year’s winner Margie Goldsmith. PHOTO: SUPPLIED While she might have been number one on the night, to some Fairlie residents she will always be known as the second.
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Impressed with warm welcome from town

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
Andrew and Hayley Griffiths are enjoying the warm welcome from locals after taking over Timaru New World. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The new owner-operators of New World Timaru say they feel privileged to have the opportunity to serve the community of Timaru and raise their children in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful towns.
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Strathallan sale to Presbyterian Support South Canterbury near done

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
The Strathallan retirement complex is being sold to Presbyterian Support South Canterbury. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Aged care provider Arvida has confirmed it is selling its Strathallan retirement community to Presbyterian Support South Canterbury (PSSC).
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‘The Rope of Unity’ theme for awards

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 04:00
Craighead Diocesan’s Olivia Jackson, 17, speaks at a previous Race Unity Speech Awards. PHOTO: COURIER FILES The Race Unity Speech Awards is back for 2024, in a continued effort to change perspectives of racism and hatred to those of social acceptance and love.
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