Campers overflow at Campbells
Campers overflow at Campbells
At Campbells Bay, in Kakanui, growing crowds of freedom campers have swelled so dramatically in the past few years the facilities can no longer keep up with demand.
Hamish MacLean
Hospital has ‘no fat’ for savings
Hospital has ‘no fat’ for savings
A clinically led review at Oamaru Hospital this month will not find further savings for the hospital, an Oamaru general practitioner says.
Victorian farm celebration
Victorian farm celebration
The birthplace of New Zealand's frozen meat industry will revert to its Victorian roots at a celebration tomorrow, which up to 1000 people are expected to attend.
Dunrobin WDC to pay half poll cost
Dunrobin WDC to pay half poll cost
The Waitaki District Council will take on half the ‘‘cost of democracy'' as a rural drinking water supply is privatised.
Disagreement over subdivision’s benefits, risks
Disagreement over subdivision’s benefits, risks
The Forrester Heights subdivision would benefit only a few Waitaki residents and ‘‘is not a risk that should be spread across every ratepayer'', Waitaki deputy mayor Hugh Perkins says.
Tramper almost got it right
Tramper almost got it right
A Wellington tramper who became lost at the weekend did everything right, except carry a personal locator beacon, police said.
Artist drawn by look of Victorian buildings
Artist drawn by look of Victorian buildings
It is not always the "pretty things'' that capture the eye of Oamaru artist Alison Bevers.
$60,000 fire bill shocks hunter
$60,000 fire bill shocks hunter
A Dunedin hunter who called 111 after spotting a fire near his Waitaki Valley camp this summer was shocked to receive a $60,000 invoice from the Otago Rural Fire Authority this week.
Third try to fill position
Third try to fill position
For the third time since November, Waitaki Boys' High School will advertise its vacant rector position, this time, hopefully, with an extra financial inducement.
11-year-old wows the crowd
11-year-old wows the crowd
The Harbour St Jazz and Blues Festival junior talent quest winner Jayden Jesudhass, who performs as Jayden TJ, has the composure of a seasoned performer.
Celebration of Oamaru’s cultures
Celebration of Oamaru’s cultures
The Tuvalu children's group performs at the Oamaru Opera House on Saturday night.
Harbour subdivision revived
Harbour subdivision revived
A proposal for a subdivision with spectacular views over Oamaru Harbour stalled for eight years and became a hot issue in the town before it was dropped three years ago. Hamish MacLean reports plans for Forrester Heights are back on the table.
Million-dollar homes envisaged by original proponent
Million-dollar homes envisaged by original proponent
Million-dollar homes are few and far between in Oamaru, but that could change with the development of Forrester Heights.
Cape plan targets transition
Cape plan targets transition
No definite plan exists for the roughly 26ha Cape Wanbrow reserve in Waitaki District Council planning documents.
Performers unite in cultural diversity
Performers unite in cultural diversity
Lord Shiva, meaning "The Auspicious One'', is one of the main Hindu deities - and he has a temper.
Oamaru hospital to cut beds by 20%
Oamaru hospital to cut beds by 20%
Oamaru Hospital has announced a 20% cut to the number of beds it provides.
George ruffles a few feathers
George ruffles a few feathers
An Oamaru couple have ‘‘had it up to here'' with a wild peacock they say screams "like a child being beaten'' every night.
Imported workers rumours quashed
Imported workers rumours quashed
Rumours that workers at an Oamaru meatworks have been laid off to make room for Chinese workers have been quashed by both the company and the union that represents 99% of its employees.
Spotlight falls on country golf club
Spotlight falls on country golf club
PGA Legends Tour players teed off at out-of-the-way Tokarahi golf course yesterday.
Support offered to meat workers
Support offered to meat workers
The Ministry of Social Development has stepped in to help some of the about 40 freezing workers laid off from an Oamaru meat works this month.