Cycleway opening has PM on his bike
Cycleway opening has PM on his bike
Prime Minister John Key put his money where his mouth is after opening the harbourside walk and cycleway in Oamaru yesterday.
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Second concept plan more grandiose
Second concept plan more grandiose
A more grandiose plan based on feedback from the community has been produced to redevelop the Omarama Hall into a community complex.
Bleak news for public servants
Bleak news for public servants
Public servants have been warned not to expect any extra Government expenditure in next year's Budget.
Messages to National MPs
Messages to National MPs
A small number of protesters covering a range of issues turned out for the National Party's Mainland South Island conference in Oamaru at the weekend.
Minister defends ETS
Minister defends ETS
Households can more than offset the cost of the Government's emissions trading scheme (ETS) and still get benefits from tax cuts, but Minister for Climate Change Nick Smith admits the Government now needs to get that message out.
Of four, one toilet block may remain
Of four, one toilet block may remain
The Awamoa Park public toilets may remain open, out of four earmarked for closure in Oamaru by the Waitaki District Council to save money.
Council funding sought for events co-ordinator
Council funding sought for events co-ordinator
An events co-ordinator is needed for the Waitaki District and the Waitaki District Council is being asked to find up to $75,000 a year to fund the position.
First-hand look at careers expo
First-hand look at careers expo
The Opera House in Oamaru was filled with 37 stalls from local major businesses, trainers, careers advisers and tertiary education providers for the Waitaki Careers Expo on Thrusday, the first to be held in Oamaru.
Planning a strategy
Planning a strategy
A special committee to cash in on next year's Rugby World Cup may be set up by the Waitaki District Council to co-ordinate activities to attract visitors.
Cycle celebration
Cycle celebration
Wanted, people to be beside the seaside tomorrow for a carnival to celebrate the completion of the first stage of a development plan for the Oamaru Harbour, including the Great Oamaru Seaside Cycle Ride.
Need for fire permits
Need for fire permits
People lighting fires in the Waitaki district are being warned to make sure they have a permit if they need one.
Dredging for a solution to silting problem
Dredging for a solution to silting problem
A trial dredging of Oamaru Harbour next month could provide a long-term solution to keep the harbour clear of a build-up of sand and silt.
Ratepayer proposals would push rates beyond inflation
Ratepayer proposals would push rates beyond inflation
If the council decided to add all submitted requests, the rates rise would increase to 2.43%.
Ecan labelled adversarial
Ecan labelled adversarial
Environment Canterbury costs too much to deal with, based on the experience of the Waitaki District Council and some of its ratepayers.
Pottery 'significant' part of heritage
Pottery 'significant' part of heritage
The Temuka pottery collection at the North Otago Museum has huge potential as a significant asset for the Waitaki district, the former museum director who started it, Bruce McCulloch, believes.
Temuka collection sale halted
Temuka collection sale halted
The process which could have led to the North Otago Museum disposing of what is believed to be the world's biggest collection of Temuka pottery has been halted by the Waitaki District Council after the Otago Daily Times revealed a secret decision made two weeks ago.
PM attending National Party conference
PM attending National Party conference
Between 180 and 190 people are expected in Oamaru this weekend for the National Party's Mainland (South Island) regional annual conference.
Coastal road focus of public discussions
Coastal road focus of public discussions
Keep the North Otago coast road - between Oamaru and the Waianakarua River mouth - was the clear message given to Waitaki District Council councillors and staff yesterday.
Hearing adjourned
Hearing adjourned
An Environment Canterbury hearing on 110 resource consent applications for water in the upper Waitaki catchment above the Waitaki dam, including for three big dairy farm developments, has been adjourned after hearing evidence and submissions for 56 days.
Top artists for music festival
Top artists for music festival
Camp Iona will be bursting with the sound of music during Queen's Birthday weekend, with the Whitestone Music Festival on again this year.