Observatory ready for reopening
Observatory ready for reopening
Stargazers are looking forward to the reopening of Oamaru's Stoke St observatory after a two-year closure.
Sally Rae
Water supply given Aa grading
Water supply given Aa grading
The Waitaki District Council is toasting its new Ministry of Health Aa grading for the Oamaru water supply - a far cry from seven years ago when it was rated Ee.
District council confirms rate increase of 3.6%
District council confirms rate increase of 3.6%
The Waitaki District Council yesterday adopted its 2009-19 Waitaki Community Plan, confirming a 3.6% increase in its overall rates take for the next financial year.
Network Waitaki has net surplus
Network Waitaki has net surplus
North Otago power lines company Network Waitaki has returned a net surplus after tax of $2.6 million for the financial year ending March 31.
Veteran keen on memorial
Veteran keen on memorial
Wild horses could not keep Stan Wilson away from the rededication of the Boer War monument in Oamaru on Saturday.
Memorial rededicated in safer spot
Memorial rededicated in safer spot
It was, as special guest Shirley Gillies said, a monumental occasion.
Raising the profile of poultry
Raising the profile of poultry
There were roosters everywhere at Hilderthorpe yesterday - and not a French rugby supporter in sight.
Oamaru visit by new CEO
Oamaru visit by new CEO
Otago Southland Employers Association's new chief executive John Scandrett will visit Oamaru tomorrow as part of a "connect-and-consult process".
Multicultural council wins
Multicultural council wins
The Waitaki Multicultural Council won the supreme award at the TrustPower Oamaru community awards announced in Oamaru last night.
Age Concern staff to call on council tenants
Age Concern staff to call on council tenants
Age Concern welfare officers will visit community housing tenants four times a year as part of a new Waitaki District Council move.
Midwinter madness takes dip
Midwinter madness takes dip
About 50 hardy swimmers braved the waters of Friendly Bay at Oamaru Harbour yesterday, for the annual Port FM Local midwinter swim.
Young Oamaru man on a mission (again)
Young Oamaru man on a mission (again)
Ryan Craig is on the road again.
'Genuine mistake' by council
'Genuine mistake' by council
The Waimate District Council says it made a "genuine error" when filling out statistics, which meant it appeared near the bottom of the list for processing resource consents on time.
Reason given for drop in crime
Reason given for drop in crime
Crime figures in Waitaki are down because of partnerships formed in the district, Waitaki community safety officer Alison Banks says.
45 South fund woes
45 South fund woes
The future of Oamaru's television station 45 South is uncertain after an unsuccessful application for funding in the latest New Zealand On Air funding round.
Scouting stalwarts to be honoured
Scouting stalwarts to be honoured
Sandra Hawkins may have been involved with the Scouting movement for 25 years but she has no plans for retirement.
Underpasses concern AA
Underpasses concern AA
Delegates at a recent national New Zealand Automobile Association conference were "appalled" at the condition of stock underpasses in the Waitaki district, North Otago AA district chairman Graeme Dodd says.
Dangers of drinking on school stage
Dangers of drinking on school stage
A play illustrating some of the consequences of teenage binge drinking will premiere at Waitaki Boys High School next Thursday night.
Garage sale find important piece of history
Garage sale find important piece of history
A bargain garage-sale find has turned into an important piece of North Otago motoring history.
Painter (90) has 'so much to do'
Painter (90) has 'so much to do'
Once you think about retiring, you've had it," says prominent Oamaru artist Colin Wheeler, who turns 90 today.