South Otago pub opens as welfare centre for storm-affected residents

Monday 27 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 27 Oct 2025, 10:45am

The Greenfield Tavern in Clydevale has been opened as a welfare centre by owner Karen Mills. Following a recent storm, thousands of homes in Southland and South Otago are without power, and many residents are under boil water notices.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 27 Oct 2025, 8:29am

   South Otago pub warm haven in miserable times (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 27 Oct 2025, 10:45am

   Clydevale publican opens doors as welfare centre for storm-affected residents (opens in new tab)