Trio trekking lower S. Island coastline
Almost 30 years after leaving Waitaki Girls’ High School, Katy Moore returned to her old stomping ground.
Nic Duff
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Man presented imitation pistol at person
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Man presented imitation pistol at person
A Hampden man brandishing an imitation police Glock pistol got himself in hot water on Saturday.
Celebs to get drenched at fete
Celebs to get drenched at fete
Back by a bullseye.
Expo offers advice on ageing
Expo offers advice on ageing
Waitaki’s seniors got firsthand advice at a Positive Ageing Expo last weekend.
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Consent with strict noise conditions
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Consent with strict noise conditions
A Weston wedding venue which has operated since 2019 without consent has now gained the official tick but with strict noise conditions.
Moeraki habitat improved
Moeraki habitat improved
While most Kiwis were at home watching the All Blacks beat Ireland last Saturday morning, a dozen Waitakians were out getting green.
Community planting day held
Community planting day held
While most New Zealanders were at home watching the All Blacks beat Ireland on Saturday morning, a dozen people were helping to create ‘‘a really cool habitat for local birdlife’’.
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Feet up after 53-year career
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Feet up after 53-year career
If a job needed a crane in Oamaru during the last 50 years, chances are Graeme Johnston was on the job.
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Cause taken up by Ardgowan pupils
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Cause taken up by Ardgowan pupils
Ardgowan School has run a mufti day with food donations to help children with cancer.
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Signs of progress on event centre
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Signs of progress on event centre
Progress is beginning to show at the construction site of the new Network Waitaki Event Centre.
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Vandals do doughnuts at Elephant Rocks
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Vandals in truck do doughnuts in Elephant Rocks carpark
The Elephant Rocks area, in the Waitaki Geopark near Duntroon, has again been struck by vandals, this time in the carpark.
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Nitrate levels rise with recent rains
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Nitrate levels rise with recent rains
Nitrate levels in Glenavy have risen once again following heavy rain in late September and early October.
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Firing up despite the rain
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Firing up despite the rain
Vintage cars line up to be registered for the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand National Commercial Rally in Oamaru at the weekend.
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Remote control regatta reaches 5 years
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Remote control regatta reaches 5 years
Having a castle as the backdrop for a remote control boat regatta is about as picturesque as you can get.
Geopark agreement ‘exciting’
Geopark agreement ‘exciting’
Representatives from the Qinling Zhongnanshan Unesco Global Geopark have signed a co-operative agreement with the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.
Site plagued by ‘entitled’ tourists ruining rocks
Site plagued by ‘entitled’ tourists ruining rocks
"Entitled" tourists chipping off pieces of the Elephant Rocks to take home could see the North Otago attraction closed for good.
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Cancelling of controlled crossing dismays
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Cancelling of controlled crossing dismays
A beefed-up pedestrian crossing on State Highway 1 in Oamaru has been canned after the government "pulled the pin", a concerned principal says.
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Govt cans road safety plan
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Govt cans road safety plan
A beefed-up pedestrian crossing on State Highway 1 in Oamaru has been canned after the government "pulled the pin".
Enhancement projects receive funding
Enhancement projects receive funding
Six community enhancement projects have won funding from the Lower Waitaki South Coastal Canterbury Water Zone Committee.
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Waitaki’s MP reflects on his year
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Waitaki’s MP reflects on his year
Miles Anderson describes his first year as the MP for Waitaki as a "wild ride".