Mayor dubious about census response rate
Mayor dubious about census response rate
Despite Stats NZ trumpeting the success of this year's online census, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher is asking for an extension for the cut-off date for completed forms.
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'No consultation' disappoints penguin trust
'No consultation' disappoints penguin trust
The trust that for 30 years has managed yellow-eyed penguin colonies at Katiki Point has not been part of the plans to create a new management plan for the area.
Intern scheme hailed a success
Intern scheme hailed a success
The Waitaki District Council's international student internship programme has been hailed a "spectacular" success in its first year.
Salmon key to life for tribe
Salmon key to life for tribe
In a bid to return salmon to their sacred river, a California First Nations tribe yesterday visited the Hakataramea hatchery where the chinook salmon were first introduced to New Zealand rivers.
News of rabbit deaths welcomed
News of rabbit deaths welcomed
The first rabbit deaths due to the new strain of calicivirus released earlier in autumn have been confirmed by the Otago Regional Council.
Possible boat ban draws big reaction
Possible boat ban draws big reaction
A ban on motorised boating on Lake Pukaki, at least in the southern end to preserve views of Mt Cook, appears likely.
Football academy at WBHS
Football academy at WBHS
The grounds at Waitaki Boys' High School in Oamaru are playing host to 70 up-and-coming footballers aged 13 to 16 at the Southern United football academy.
6000 rare books from US collector’s estate
6000 rare books from US collector’s estate
An Oamaru bookseller has inherited thousands of rare adventure books from an American private collector which he intends to use to create a one-of-a-kind library.
Agreement to write off fire loan
Agreement to write off fire loan
A loan of nearly $300,000 looks likely to be written off the Waitaki District Council’s books.
Forestry operations may pay more rates for road repairs
Forestry operations may pay more rates for road repairs
Waitaki-based forestry operations could pay higher rates to keep up the district’s roads, and Oamaru businesses could be off the hook for paying for the district’s toilets.
Concern over locked gates on roads
Concern over locked gates on roads
The Waitaki District Council’s assets group manager told councillors he would prefer to address concerns about the public being locked out of public roads "out of public".
Last day at country school for principal
Last day at country school for principal
Life as a principal in a small country school in North Otago means finding out where the children she knows have ended up, Cate Bole says.
Flight plan for pilots’ school filed
Flight plan for pilots’ school filed
An international flight school appears to be ready for takeoff at Oamaru Airport. But proponents of the plan remained tight-lipped yesterday.
Work on intersection project begins
Work on intersection project begins
The Waitaki District Council has begun work that will create a proposed visitor accommodation site at Oamaru Harbour.
PM reiterates support for Curran
PM reiterates support for Curran
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has reiterated her support for Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran while on a rural tour of Otago today.
Second massive mural started
Second massive mural started
Waimate muralist Bill Scott has begun work on his second image of Waimate history.
ECan dismisses fears of variant calicivirus
ECan dismisses fears of variant calicivirus
Environment Canterbury has dismissed social media concerns that a new rabbit virus has been illegally released in New Zealand.
Economic development position created
Economic development position created
An economic development position has been created by the Waitaki District Council to pursue "growth opportunities" in Waitaki - including finding ways to secure the district's share of the...
Ideas sought for SH1 safety work
Ideas sought for SH1 safety work
A series of drop-in meetings between Oamaru and Dunedin will be held this month so the public can share their ideas about safety improvements on State Highway 1.
Kiwi heads for top of unclimbed peak
Kiwi heads for top of unclimbed peak
Oamaru's Sam Henehan is on a mission to go where no-one has gone before. Mt Omi Tso Go stands 6332m above sea level in Nepal’s Rolwaling Valley and until this year no-one had attempted to climb it.