Penguin takes to Oamaru shop
Not even penguins are immune to putting off Christmas shopping to the last minute.
East Otago High School 2024 Prizegiving
East Otago High School 2024 Prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the East Otago High School 2024 prizegiving. Year 9Jackson Mitchell (Diligence Flatastic, Diligence Maths to the Future), Declan Burns ...
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Reminder to stay off breakwater
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Reminder to stay off breakwater
About 1200 people have been ordered off Oamaru Harbour’s breakwater in the past year.
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Thousands enjoy annual Strawberry Fare
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Thousands enjoy annual Strawberry Fare
The Waimate Strawberry Fare drew a crowd of thousands as people from South Canterbury and North Otago sauntered into town for its annual celebration of the delectable summer fruit at the weekend.
Dominant wins for Union, Oamaru
Dominant wins for Union, Oamaru
Union secured a dominant win over Glenavy, and Oamaru beat Valley, in the second round of the Dick Hunt Rosebowl T20 competition on Friday night.
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Action needed to keep Unesco status: Mayor
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Action needed to keep Unesco status: Mayor
The Waitaki district has been warned it must follow through on its commitment to promote the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.
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Collaborative regional water company mayor’s choice
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Collaborative regional water company mayor’s choice
Setting up a multi-council water services company as soon as possible "makes sense", the Mayor of Waitaki believes.
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Warning about Geopark status
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Warning about Geopark status
The Waitaki district has been warned it must follow through on its commitment to promote the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.
Air of opimism now lodge renovated
Air of opimism now lodge renovated
The future of Whalan Lodge is looking "rosy".
Residents embrace new facilities
Residents embrace new facilities
Observatory Village Lifecare residents were tangibly excited as they celebrated the grand opening of Willow Park Lodge this week.
Public to be consulted on Beach Rd
Public to be consulted on Beach Rd
The Waitaki District Council is banking on public consultation in the New Year to amend the closure of Beach Rd.
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Defibrillators sourced for rural police
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Defibrillators sourced for rural police
A Waitaki Neighbourhood Support initiative has equipped four rural police patrol vehicles with vital life-saving equipment.
Council denies school’s claims
Council denies school’s claims
The Waimate District Council has hit back at claims it did not notify a school its water was undrinkable.
Events to grow Christmas spirit
Events to grow Christmas spirit
’Tis the season to be jolly.
Trust hopes to keep historic blacksmith forging ahead
Trust hopes to keep historic blacksmith forging ahead
It has been 10 years since Nichol’s Blacksmith in Duntroon was restored to its original form and the trust which cares for it is fundraising to ensure its upkeep.
Literacy skills earn student second place
Literacy skills earn student second place
With the school year almost coming to a close, a Waitaki Girls’ High School student has added another accomplishment to her resume.
Director-general of health confirms fluoridation order
Director-general of health confirms fluoridation order
The direction to fluoridate the Oamaru drinking water supply has been reconfirmed by the director-general of health.
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Group urges people to bring a cup
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Group urges people to bring a cup
Did you know every single-use cup used in New Zealand ends up in landfill?
‘Capacity constraints’ behind late minutes
‘Capacity constraints’ behind late minutes
The Waitaki District Council chief executive has defended a year’s worth of late minutes being presented to a committee.
Variety of work from well-known artists on display
Variety of work from well-known artists on display
"As We See It" is the latest exhibition to run at the Oasis Clear Space Gallery featuring well-known North Otago artists Eion Shanks and Russell Cundall.