Many entries for memorial golf day
A golf day with special meaning is returning on the Sunday of Anzac weekend.
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Outstanding rides in ‘stellar’ event
Outstanding rides in ‘stellar’ event
There were two dominant performances in the latest Gravel In Paradise race.
Waitaki Boys’ High School concert turns 10
Waitaki Boys’ High School concert turns 10
The Waitaki Boys’ High School Anzac Day concert turns 10 this year, 110 years since the start of the Gallipoli campaign of World War 1.
Fire Brigade Chief stepping down
Fire Brigade Chief stepping down
The leadership of Omarama Volunteer Fire Brigade is changing.
Public transport feedback wanted
Public transport feedback wanted
The Otago Regional Council is again consulting North Otago residents on public transport.
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Pack lays platform for Excelsior
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Pack lays platform for Excelsior
Excelsior have begun their quest to repeat as Citizens Shield champions with back-to-back wins to start the 2025 season.
Model landfill to teach waste management
Model landfill to teach waste management
"Once it’s out of sight it’s not out of mind."
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New units to be ‘visitor accommodation’
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New units to be ‘visitor accommodation’
A substantial housing development is transforming the Oamaru skyline.
Rollicking start as Citizens Shield returns in N. Otago
Rollicking start as Citizens Shield returns in N. Otago
Rugby returned in North Otago on Saturday as the opening round of the Citizens Shield kicked off.
North Otago competitors shine
North Otago competitors shine
North Otago made its presence felt on the national rodeo circuit this season, when three competitors won national titles.
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New patron no stranger to geopark
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New patron no stranger to geopark
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.
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Top honour for dairy worker
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Top honour for dairy worker
Duntroon dairy worker Caleb Smith has been named Dairy Trainee of the Year at the 2025 Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Industry Awards.
Patronage a ‘new adventure’
Patronage a ‘new adventure’
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.
New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’
New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’
The under-construction Network Waitaki Event Centre will open up "vast opportunities" for North Otago, its trustees say.
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Fly-tipping at Beach Rd dump disappointing: mayor
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Fly-tipping at Beach Rd dump disappointing: mayor
Fly-tippers have left rubbish strewn at one of two historic Beach Rd dumps cleaned up by the Waitaki District Council in a multimillion-dollar operation.
Alpine fault roadshow coming
Alpine fault roadshow coming
Preparation will be key with Waitaki facing a 75% chance of a big Alpine Fault quake striking the South in the next 50 years.
Public invited to quake prep event
Public invited to quake prep event
Omarama residents are encouraged to attend an essential event next Thursday, as the South Island braces for a 75% chance of a major earthquake originating from the Alpine Fault in the next 50 years.
Creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky show set
Creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky show set
Young stars of the stage are set to wow Oamaru audiences.
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Dog racing not given ‘fair go’
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Dog racing not given ‘fair go’
Greyhound racing will not go down without a fight, local officials say.
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Return of voting booths among proposals
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Return of voting booths among proposals
Voting booths may return for local body elections.