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PHOTO: NICK BROOK This week’s winner of the Silver Fern Farms Local Legend prize is Jill McKenzie, of Kaitangata.

Mule drivers (from left) Bri Clulee, Bryn Holgate, Bronwyn Paterson, Tim Dickey, Bruce Young and volunteer patient Sam Wyber stand by their new ride on the Clutha Gold Cycle Trail. PHOTOS: NICK BROOK Emergency services have a new asset for Lawrence locals and cycle trail travellers alike.

Cabins in Taylor Park, Milton, will be sold. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN Controversal camp cabins at Milton’s Taylor Park will be put on the market, following a split council decision requiring the mayor to use his first ever casting vote.

Ten-year pink ribbon breakfast hosts Russell and Judy Houliston (at left) will be passing on the responsibilities to new hosts Duncan and Shona McDonald. PHOTO: EVELYN THORN New faces will be taking over a popular annual breakfast fundraiser.

A champion large white Wyandotte — an egg and meat breed — held by Emma Holland, of Geraldine. Milton Poultry and Bird Fanciers Club president Theron Tapp and his champion Australorp rooster, an old Australian egg-layer breed.PHOTOS: NICK BROOK Scores of birds proved poultry’s value well beyond the supermarket staple at the Milton Utility Poultry and Bird Fanciers Club’s 77th annual show last Saturday and Sunday.

A display of 83 pairs of shoes designed to visually represent serious vehicle crashes in the district will be a poignant reminder during Road Safety Week in Balclutha this month.

Some of Daniel Crossen’s traction engines will be put to the test as he plays his part in scone-making this weekend. PHOTO: COURIER FILES From field to plate — Otipua Hall’s Harvest Day will allow the public to watch harvested wheat being made into scones.

Waimate mechanic Robbie McKenzie shows off the UBCO electric motorbikes he is now selling. PHOTOS: CONNOR HALEY A Waimate mechanic is treading a new path as he opens an electric motorbike dealership.

The cast of the June production Be Our Guest is made up of both familiar faces and fresh talent. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Waimate Theatre Company is set to dazzle audiences once again with its highly anticipated 2024 production, Be Our Guest.

South Canterbury mums and their children gather at the Aigantighe Art Gallery for a music and movement class. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY The Aigantighe Art Gallery was moving and grooving on Tuesday as South Canterbury Plunket held its music and movement class in the sculpture garden.

Gracie Hellmrich shows off her skills as she glides past an opponent. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED South Canterbury ice queen Gracie Hellmrich wants to continue breaking down barriers and inspiring young girls to pick up the stick after being named the recipient of a Aspect Trust Leading Athlete Scholarship.

The Y’s team leader for community development, Jo Skudder-Beswarick, holds two of the entries to this year’s V.O.I.C.E Youth Art Exhibition. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Y is putting the spotlight on young people with two upcoming events for Youth Week 2024.

Striking a pose in front of one of the animated videos appearing throughout the musical are Clive Genet, 17, and Via Bunting, 16. Showing off their costumes ahead of the Timaru Boys’ and Girls’ High Schools’ joint production of Mallet Man are Sam Roadley, 17, and Nakeisha Austin, 14. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED What happens when an overworked and underpaid superhero simply gets sick of his job?

Jmac Joinery owner John ‘‘Spongy’’ McCarthy (left) and sculptor Steve Molloy show off some of the items left after the fundraiser. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY The power of a community coming together was evident at the weekend, the Mates Helping a Mate fundraiser proving an overwhelming success.

The Rhyth-Mix Singers will be holding two events next week to raise much-needed funds for the community. PHOTO: SUPPLIED They won’t be singing for their supper, but they are hoping to sing for someone else’s.

Samantha Milliken (left) and Lea Bennetts are this year’s recipients of the Val Penty Memorial Scholarship. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Two South Canterbury early childhood teaching students have been named recipients of the Val Penty Memorial Scholarship.

Nuggets' Ben Henshall (right) marks Tuatara player Reuben Te Rangi at the Edgar Centre tonight. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON A gut punch in the afternoon.

Auckland Transport is now using 20 cars to patrol the city with licence plate recognition. Photo: RNZ By Luka Forman  Some Aucklanders have been getting a nasty surprise in the mailbox - a parking ticket from an offence a few weeks ago.

Auckland Transport is now using 20 cars to patrol the city with licence plate recognition. Photo: RNZ By Luka Forman  Some Aucklanders have been getting a nasty surprise in the mailbox - a parking ticket from an offence a few weeks ago.

Master runner Emma Maria Mazzenga follows precise rituals for her races: she runs strictly without socks and never wears the same shoes as for training. Photo: Reuters With the oldest population in the European Union, where one in four are aged over 65, it's little surprise that Italy is home to the world's fastest 90-year-old woman sprinter.