Nick Brook

Video Journalist at Otago Daily Times

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Pies, advice, chances for all

3 days ago | odt.co.nz | Nick Brook

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoThe annual morning smoko pie-shout at the Big River Homes Jobbortunities building site was a bright and inspiring gathering recently, bringing together future tradies and key community figures.
Wetland wins $50k boost for education

3 days ago | odt.co.nz | Nick Brook

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoClutha Eco-attraction Sinclair Wetlands has just received a $49,800 top up to help manage its growing stream of visitors. The wildlife swamp-sanctuary, formally known as Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau — Sinclair Wetlands, was a successful shortlister for this year’s Otago Regional Council (ORC) Eco Fund.
Local Legend: Wayne Morrison

3 days ago | odt.co.nz | Nick Brook

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoThe Otago Daily Times has played a regular role for this week’s Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader Local Legend winner. Every morning in Balclutha, 72-year-old Wayne Morrison walks from his neighbour’s letterbox, up her sloping driveway to bring the Otago Daily Times to her door.
Milton moving on up thanks to grant

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Nick Brook

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoMilton’s health and fitness has received a cash boost to keep up with growing gym membership. The Milton Tokomairiro Community Recreation Centre’s big gym, fitness and function space on Park Rd received $5000 for exercise technology requested by a growing number of users.
Wasps no problem for legend

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Nick Brook

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoKaka Point wasp killer Christene Dennison was already a local legend when the Clutha Leader recently presented her a roast for being a Silver Fern Farms local legend. The relatively recent arrival has earned renown for her quiet, diligent expertise in ridding the beach community of the threatening, aggressive stingers.
Farmer, student awarded scholarship

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Nick Brook

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoA young Clutha student is on a path to represent New Zealand farmers at an international level, with the help of an industry scholarship. Zoe McElrea, 20, who is in her second year of study focused on politics, economics and international trade at the University of Otago, was one of five students to receive a $5000 scholarship from the Meat Industry Association (MIA).
Council urging residents to report illegal rubbish dumping

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Nick Brook

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoThe Clutha District Council is urging residents to take a stand against a growing problem of illegal rubbish dumping, or "fly-tipping", across the district. Fly-tipping, the unlawful disposal of waste on public or private property without consent, is a direct breach of the Litter Act 1979.
Learning support $640m lauded

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Nick Brook

One of Otago schools’ top representatives is weighing the new education budget against the pressures of frontline teaching. Kaitangata Primary School principal Anneta Payne, chairwoman of the South Otago Principals’ Association said she was pleased the government had earmarked $640 million for learning support as it was the biggest challenge facing teachers.
90% recycling correctly

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Nick Brook

Inspections that aimed to encourage the community to think about their recycling habits have been hailed a success — and efforts are set to continue, to bring others up to speed. WasteNet Southland director Fiona Walker said, in a statement, about 11,000 recycling bins throughout Invercargill and the wider Southland district had been inspected since the programme began in February.
Local legend: Kerry Wilson

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Nick Brook

Friday, 23 May 2025 You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoKerry Wilson from Milton’s Forum Cafe is this week’s Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend. "She’s not only a cheerful person who makes great cheese rolls, she’s endlessly helpful," Kerry’s anonymous nominator said.