$2m water mains work starts soon
$2m water mains work starts soon
The Waitaki District Council’s water mains renewal work programme on South Hill will begin next month.
Hamish MacLean
Bike park shaping up
Bike park shaping up
Whitestone Contracting Ltd staff continued work this week on the Friendly Bay Railway Bridge Restoration Trust's $250,000 learn-to-ride bike park in Oamaru.
Concern about access to Oamaru beach
Concern about access to Oamaru beach
Health and safety, and penguin welfare concerns should not be used to prevent public access to the breakwater and its adjacent beach, a man who helped to start the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony says.
'Greater disruption' at colony
'Greater disruption' at colony
Growing crowds on Oamaru's breakwater at dusk are becoming ''increasingly dangerous and disrespectful'' as they watch penguins come ashore, Tourism Waitaki general manager Jason Gaskill says.
Musicians unite in common goal
Musicians unite in common goal
With a mere six days of rehearsals, the talent at Waitaki's national music camp consistently puts together a "wonderful concert'', Whitestone Community Arts Council spokeswoman Bronwyn Judge says.
Penguins take population hit
Penguins take population hit
Yellow-eyed penguin numbers in Otago have hit a 25-year low.
Rabbits run rampant at penguin spot
Rabbits run rampant at penguin spot
Rabbits and thistles running rampant over Katiki Point, in North Otago, are symptomatic of larger problems in the area, the chairman of the runanga that manages the land says.
$1m 5-year plan to upgrade lodge
$1m 5-year plan to upgrade lodge
The changes under way at the Otematata Lakes Hotel will bring Otematata ''up from the dark ages'' for visitors, Otematata Eatery, Bar and Lodge owner Brent Cowles says.
More people than ever: campgrounds jam-packed
More people than ever: campgrounds jam-packed
The Waitaki Valley lakes continue to be a mecca for camping this season, which is being called the busiest the area has ever had.
Glass noise down '50%'
Glass noise down '50%'
The stalled redevelopment of Oamaru's recycling centre should get the go-ahead early this year, Waitaki Resource Recovery Trust manager Dave Clare says.
Wine dream bears fruit
Wine dream bears fruit
Few people know how to grow in the at-times unforgiving Waitaki Valley like fourth-generation horticulturist Murray Turner.
Partnership paying dividends
Partnership paying dividends
Livi Arnold loves her horse.
Doubt on completion date for irrigation
Doubt on completion date for irrigation
Farmers waiting for irrigation water as the North Otago Irrigation Company (NOIC) expands its reach down the Kakanui Valley should not rely on the updated works programme for a completion date for the project, the company has warned.
Kite-surfer rescued
Kite-surfer rescued
A 55-year-old man was rescued near Moeraki yesterday, after becoming stranded at sea while kite-boarding, police say.
Potential change of plan raises queries
Potential change of plan raises queries
A conservation advocate wants to know "who’s in charge" after the Waitaki District Council appeared to change tack from its original plans and potentially delayed foreshore protection at Oamaru’s waterfront.
Decades of service to end
Decades of service to end
For many years, if he has been asked, George Berry has committed his time and talents to Otago. North Otago reporter Hamish MacLean sits down with the man who has shown the value a lawyer’s skills can bring to community services.
Safety work for Moeraki turn-off
Safety work for Moeraki turn-off
A raft of measures to improve safety at the intersection of State Highway 1 and the Moeraki Boulders road have been announced, including a system to reduce the speed limit on the highway when a car approaches from the side road.
Projects on track, Berry steps down
Projects on track, Berry steps down
Eighteen years after he started as the Waitaki District Health Services (WDHS) chairman, George Berry says the time has come for him to stand aside.
Opening-day activities popular
Opening-day activities popular
Olympic silver medallist New Zealand shooter Natalie Rooney, of Waimate, Waimate-born rugby player Billy Guyton (centre) and Waimate Mayor Craig Rowley cut the ribbon at the Waimate Event Centre...
On a roll: House of Breakthrough
On a roll: House of Breakthrough
Legs win tug of wars, not backs, or brute strength.