App to provide details of businesses operating
App to provide details of businesses operating
"So many" people in the Waitaki district want to support the local business community during lockdown, Cara Tipping Smith says.
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Lockdown, liquor breaches at forecourt
Lockdown, liquor breaches at forecourt
An Oamaru woman was found breaching lockdown rules and the liquor ban in central Oamaru early yesterday.
‘Blown away’ by seal numbers at colony
‘Blown away’ by seal numbers at colony
There has been a notable increase in the number of seals coming ashore in Oamaru during lockdown.
New tech funding for school
New tech funding for school
Weston School pupils will have more opportunities in digital technologies thanks to a "significant" grant from the Otago Community Trust, principal Deidre Senior says.
Protection with style
Protection with style
Beckie Wilson wants people to feel confident wearing face masks in public.
Burglary suspects arrested
Burglary suspects arrested
The Oamaru community is keeping a close watch on crime during lockdown — and criminals are easier to detect at present, Sergeant Tony Woodbridge says.
Wanted pair arrested after running red light in Oamaru
Wanted pair arrested after running red light in Oamaru
Two alleged burglars were arrested after running a red light in Oamaru on Saturday morning.
Oamaru musicians put on a lockdown show for neighbours
Oamaru musicians put on a lockdown show for neighbours
WATCH: Two Oamaru musicians Tony McDermott and Ben Blair put on a show for their neighbours this afternoon - from the comfort of their driveways.
Cell coverage for highway black spot
Cell coverage for highway black spot
More than 20km of a notorious mobile reception black spot between Omarama and Tarras has been filled.
Happiness shared over web platform
Happiness shared over web platform
When Jae Omnet and Jac Brown created The Happiness Project, their main goal was to "spread the sunshine" during a challenging time and inspire others to find healthy happiness.
‘Real opportunity’ to progress towns’ plans
‘Real opportunity’ to progress towns’ plans
The Covid-19 lockdown could be an opportunity for the Waitaki District Council to progress Otematata and Omarama’s master plans, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says.
WDHS faces financial challenges
WDHS faces financial challenges
Until Waitaki District Health Services (WDHS) can recruit more permanent doctors to Oamaru Hospital, the organisation is likely to face ongoing financial challenges, chairman Paul Allison says.
Do not panic, mayor urges
Do not panic, mayor urges
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher is urging people not to panic after the district’s first case of Covid-19 was confirmed on Saturday.
WDC approves $2.5m for sludge removal
WDC approves $2.5m for sludge removal
A $2.5million budget has been approved for the urgent removal of sludge from four of the Waitaki District Council’s wastewater ponds.
Penguin rehabilitation goes swimmingly
Penguin rehabilitation goes swimmingly
The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony’s rehabilitation centre has never been busier.
0% rates rise backed
0% rates rise backed
Waitaki district councillors have unanimously agreed to work towards a 0% rates rise in the 2020-21 financial year.
Meatworks staff tell of safety fears
Meatworks staff tell of safety fears
Staff at Alliance Group’s Pukeuri plant say they feel like "cannon fodder" as they continue to work amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Emergency measures may halt rates rise
Emergency measures may halt rates rise
The Waitaki District Council will consider stopping a planned rates rise at an emergency council meeting today.
Oamaru music festival victim of virus
Oamaru music festival victim of virus
This year's edition of Oamaru's eagerly-awaited Harbour Street Jazz & Blues Festival has had to be cancelled because of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Buyer sought for central historic building
Buyer sought for central historic building
Owners of one of Oamaru’s landmark heritage buildings believe the "time is right" to sell.