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  • 1 day ago | odt.co.nz | Richard Allan Davison

    Low resident satisfaction in a recent council survey is a reflection of escalating cost tensions, the Clutha district’s mayor says. The Clutha District Council released its annual resident survey this week, which it has been running since 2013. Last year, satisfaction in the council plummeted and, despite a slight increase in the headline figure for overall council performance in the latest survey, Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan said work remained to be done.

  • 1 day ago | odt.co.nz | Richard Allan Davison

    You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoAn urgent appeal for more ambulance volunteers in a Catlins township appears to have paid dividends. Last week, Hato Hone St John said volunteer numbers in Owaka had become critically low, and the station would hold a public meeting on Monday this week in an effort to discuss solutions and recruit volunteers.

  • 3 days ago | odt.co.nz | Richard Allan Davison

    Monday, 12 May 2025 You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoA second phase of community-driven independent living units in Lawrence is proving popular despite challenging economic conditions, project managers say. One of two new two-bedroom units has already been sold following its completion in February. The second was due to be open for the community and prospective buyers to view yesterday.

  • 3 days ago | odt.co.nz | Richard Allan Davison

    South Otago officials say their council will be only the second in the country to implement a convenient battery drop-off recycling scheme. Clutha District Council expects the first battery drops to be available at libraries and other community facilities next month, as it joins the Phoenix Recycling Group’s programme.

  • 6 days ago | odt.co.nz | Richard Allan Davison

    You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsSouth OtagoClutha's mayoral contest has begun, after a "steady pair of hands" yesterday threw his hat into the ring for this year’s local government elections. Three-term councillor and current deputy mayor Ken Payne announced he would run in the October elections, promising to tackle the "huge" issues facing the district.

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Steve Hepburn

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Che Baker

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Che Baker primarily covers news in the Southland region of New Zealand, including areas around Invercargill and surrounding districts.

Grant Miller

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Grant Miller primarily covers news in the Otago region, New Zealand, including areas around Dunedin and surrounding towns.

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John Lewis

Reporter at Otago Daily Times

John Lewis primarily covers news in the Otago region, New Zealand, including areas around Dunedin and surrounding towns.

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Mary Williams primarily covers news in Otago, New Zealand, including areas around Dunedin and surrounding regions.

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