Clearance work at Oamaru Harbour has destroyed habitat for blue penguins, leaving up to 30 homeless, but the Waitaki District Council says it has done everything to ensure none of the birds were harmed.
Oamaru's historic precinct is likely to lose one of its attractions, even though the New Zealand Malt Whisky Company hopes to pay rent it owes to the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust and reopen for the rest of this tourist season.
A unique attraction in Oamaru's historic precinct has been closed after landlord, the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust, served an eviction notice and locked the doors on Thursday because of rent arrears.
Dairy farming is still the preferred option for three companies with controversial development proposals for land in the Omarama and Ohau areas.
Meridian Energy is on target with its timetable for a new hydro-electricity scheme on the lower Waitaki River, but its board of directors still has to make the decision to build the $1 billion project.
The main road leading into Moeraki is again on the Waitaki District Council's agenda.
All four members of this year's South Canterbury representative croquet team come from the same Oamaru club, something the Awamoa Croquet Club believes is rare.
The freedom camping controversy is being highlighted by the Waitaki Tourism Association in an effort to persuade the Waitaki District Council to tighten its rules and educate tourists.
Canterbury's mayors have jointly called on the Government to act promptly on a report which recommends Environment Canterbury (ECan) be split in two and its council replaced with a temporary commission.
News a $100 million dairy plant has been approved for Glenavy was well received yesterday in the small South Canterbury township best known as a destination for anglers fishing the nearby Waitaki River.
Three companies wanting to develop dairy farms in the Omarama and Ohau areas have suggested alternative farming methods to an Environment Canterbury (ECan) panel hearing their water applications.
A new strategy that could affect the way water is managed in the Canterbury region - including the Waitaki catchment - won support yesterday from the Waitaki District Council, even though some councillors were worried about Environment Canterbury's future.
A road and walkway being constructed near Oamaru Harbour is the first step in creating a vibrant public space based around Friendly Bay, a district councillor says.
Waitaki Mayor Alex Familton believes the Waitaki District Council's rates rise for the next year should not exceed the rate of inflation, but he cannot be at a council meeting today to put his case.
The Waitaki District Council has already managed to cut almost 1% from its projected rates rise, with another opportunity tomorrow for councillors to scrutinise the 2010-11 budget.
Looking to the future was the theme of the Youthtown Waitaki Sports Awards held at the Oamaru Opera House last night, organised jointly by the North Otago Sports Bodies Association and Sport Waitaki.
Library use in the Waitaki district is booming.
Weed-spraying on Lake Benmore's Ahuriri arm, delayed because of unsuitable weather conditions in January, will take place after the Easter holiday in April.
Waitaki Mayor Alex Familton said yesterday all concerns expressed by his community had been vindicated in the review of Environment Canterbury, which really proposed dismantling of the local body.
Another set of traffic lights is being investigated for Oamaru by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)This time, the NZTA is looking at the Severn St-Cross St intersection and whether traffic lights are needed to improve traffic and pedestrian safety.
