Hotel hearing would be independent
Hotel hearing would be independent
If an application for a resource consent for a floating hotel in Oamaru Harbour is lodged, an independent commissioner will be appointed to consider the application.
Hamish MacLean
Power of pen prompts footpath action
Power of pen prompts footpath action
A Palmerston woman who was "pretty unhappy with the state of the pavements" in the town wrote letters to her local community board and the Waitaki District Council, outlining her concerns.
Canopy project Trust’s first major in-house job
Canopy project Trust’s first major in-house job
The restoration of the canopy on the 1882 Loan and Merc building is a significant step in the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust’s focus of revitalising a cornerstone piece, and the first big project completed by its new in-house restoration officer.
'Pathetic' sum pledged to address camping issues
'Pathetic' sum pledged to address camping issues
Plans for the Ahuriri River Bridge Campsite - a flashpoint for Omarama residents - and the amount of money the Mackenzie and Waitaki basin areas received to deal with freedom camping issues are "seriously inadequate".
Kircher praises Ecan rethink
Kircher praises Ecan rethink
Environment Canterbury has shown "a lot of common sense" by amending its initial proposal for representation, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says.
War of words over floating hotel
War of words over floating hotel
A war of words over Oamaru Harbour development is playing out in Otago Daily Times' advertisements.
Unesco geopark comes a step closer
Unesco geopark comes a step closer
The Waitaki district's bid to establish the country's first Unesco Global Geopark has taken a significant step forward, with the signing of the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust deed into official record.
Gallery project loses one of its funders
Gallery project loses one of its funders
The Waitaki District Council has lost a significant source of external funding for its now scrapped $6 million redevelopment of the Forrester Gallery, council documents say.
New tourist route being upgraded
New tourist route being upgraded
Design work for an upgrade of Tenby St in Moeraki is under way.
Why did the swans cross the road?
Why did the swans cross the road?
A bevy of swans crosses Station Rd, near Totara, in North Otago, this week.
Flying ‘dream come true’ for first student
Flying ‘dream come true’ for first student
Three days ago, Rohit Ramesh took the controls of a New Zealand Airline Academy Tecnam P2008 and fulfilled a childhood dream.
First chicks make appearance at colony
First chicks make appearance at colony
The first little penguin chicks of the season have arrived at Oamaru.
Leopard seal pays a return visit to harbour
Leopard seal pays a return visit to harbour
Leopard seal sighting season - if that is indeed a thing - has begun.
Microchipping superseding banding of penguins
Microchipping superseding banding of penguins
This season is likely to mark the end of flipper-banding of little blue penguins at Oamaru Harbour.
Distillery committed to Oamaru
Distillery negotiating premises and committed to town
Despite plans to develop a distillery in Waterfront Rd at Oamaru Harbour falling through in June, the New Zealand Whisky Company remains "100% committed to Oamaru".
Viewing area location to be decided
Viewing area location to be decided
A dedicated "viewing area" for Oamaru Harbour’s growing colony of the rare Otago shag has found favour with the Waitaki District Council.
Plans to improve stand-alone cultural facilities
Plans to improve stand-alone cultural facilities
The Waitaki District Council plans to improve access to the Forrester Gallery, create better storage for collections and mount better displays at the North Otago Museum as stand-alone...
Appointment to trust
Appointment to trust
The newest member of the board for the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust says she has a "profound respect" for heritage buildings.
‘Carrot’ to help heritage work needed
‘Carrot’ to help heritage work needed
"Demolition by neglect" is a real risk for some of New Zealand’s historic buildings and the Government could do more to encourage owners to maintain the country’s built heritage, Waitaki Mayor Gary...
Collective celebrations as revamped space opens
Collective celebrations as revamped space opens
Crafted Artisans Gallery collective founding member Mary Horn (80), of Oamaru, shows one of her untitled acrylic-on-wallpaper paintings on display at the opening reception of the revamped Harbour...