The man who introduced the rabbit to New Zealand was banqueted and lauded, but they would hang him now, if they could get him. In England they fine a poacher, whereas he ought to be banished to New Zealand. New Zealand would pay his way and give him wages. [...]

The News 22 March 2021 Perusing a treasure trove of photographs has been a trip down memory lane for an Alexandra woman. The suitcase full of photos of the Alexandra Blossom Festival were taken by Ernest Fort, of Dunedin. For 50 years Mr Fort was a butcher at Fort Roche [...]

The News, 21 January 2021 Nothing. That is the answer from Maniototo residents regarding what they would change about where they live. However, the emphatic answer comes from survey results based on a small sample size. The ‘‘Your Place, Your Community’’ survey garnered 96 responses, which equates to about 6% [...]

The News - January 25th 2021 Clearing taking place at the Luggate Red Bridge is slowly bringing evidence of the site’s settler history back into view. Red Bridge reserve project leader Graham Taylor, of Luggate, said work by his team of volunteers cutting down wilding pines and clearing slash — [...]

The News, 11 March 2021 The Vincent Community Board has pushed pause on progress of the Clyde Museum’s redevelopment project. At its meeting on March 2, the board decided it wanted to wait for the district museum strategy, at present in development, to be finalised. It also wanted to await [...]