Voices of the Clutha District

Episode 11: Mayor Jock Martin
In this episode, we’re joined by Clutha District Mayor and localbusinessman, Jock Martin.
Born and bred in Waitahuna, Jock shares his journey through the woolhandlingindustry, reflecting on 44 years of experience and the lessons learned alongthe way. He also talks about meeting his wife and the supportive role she’s played in his life.
We dive into what led Jock to step into the role of Mayor, the challengesthat come with it, and the opportunities he sees for the district. From councilpriorities to exciting developments in the region, this is a great insight intoboth the man behind the title and the future of Clutha.

Episode 10 features Clinton local Lynley Daly. From farmingto running River Ridge Retreat in The Catlins and recently taking full ownership of Crossroads Clinton, Lynley is a woman with plenty on her plate and a real passion for her community.
We chat about what her day-to-day looks like, the visionbehind River Ridge Retreat, and how she’s connecting Crossroads Clinton to the community.Lynley also shares her thoughts on living and working in the Clutha District, plus her must-visit spots for anyone exploring Clutha and The Catlins.
If this episode leaves you inspired, pop in for a coffee atCrossroads (the machine’s always on!) or book a weekend escape at River Ridge Retreat.

Episode 9 shares a focus on one of our destination activities in the Clutha District. We are joined by Murray Paterson, one of the leaders behind the development of the Clutha Gold Cycle Trail.
Murray is a born and bred local to Lawrence and his dedication and countless volunteer hours have been instrumental in making the trail what it is today. He shares the story behind the creation, development and completion as well as the many highlights of the trail.

Gill Crawford from Whanau Manaaki Kindergartens joins us in Episode 8 to chat about her history with kindergartens, what early childhood education looks like in the Clutha District, how families can be involved and the future opportunities for growth.

In Episode 7 we sit down with Joyce Beck, a pillar of the Kaitangata community. Joyce has dedicated her life to the community and given thousands of volunteer hours to creating a better Kaitangata for future generations.
She shares her passion for conserving history as an author, volunteer and former Principal of the local primary school, as well as the recent projects she has been dedicating her time to.