More water available
More water available
Farmers needing water for irrigation from the lower Waitaki River now have a better chance of getting it, after a decision released yesterday by Environment Canterbury (ECan).
David Bruce
Development board return satisfactory
Development board return satisfactory
Revenue from income earners for the Waitaki Development Board performed better than expected despite the downturn in tourism from the world-wide economic recession.
GST bill puts hospital in the red
GST bill puts hospital in the red
A tax bill put the owner and operator of the Oamaru Hospital and Waitaki health services into debit in the last financial year.
Pedestrian crossing gets green light
Pedestrian crossing gets green light
Another set of traffic lights in Oamaru is expected to be switched on within the next two weeks.
Drinking penny-farthing rider banned from race
Drinking penny-farthing rider banned from race
"It's my favourite weekend of the year, and they destroyed it," penny-farthing enthusiast Noel Andrew said yesterday.
Contractor makes profit for district
Contractor makes profit for district
Local ownership of Whitestone Contracting Ltd has resulted in the community benefiting by more than $4 million since the company was formed in 1991.
'Booze cruise' bylaw would be a NZ first
'Booze cruise' bylaw would be a NZ first
A bylaw to ban "booze cruises" would be a first in New Zealand if introduced by the Waitaki District Council.
`Disaster waiting to happen' 12 teens in van; driver (16) charged
`Disaster waiting to happen' 12 teens in van; driver (16) charged
Police are appalled an allegedly drunk 16-year-old schoolboy drove a van carrying 11 other young people on a "booze cruise" in Oamaru on Saturday night.
Neill welcomes reviews of council
Neill welcomes reviews of council
Two Government reviews of Environment Canterbury's performance have been welcomed by its chairman, Alec Neill.
Call to outlaw 'booze cruises'
Call to outlaw 'booze cruises'
"Booze cruises" should be outlawed in the Waitaki district by introducing a bylaw banning open liquor containers in vehicles, the Waitaki Safer Community Trust says in a submission to the Waitaki District Council.
Hydro canals to be drained for check
Hydro canals to be drained for check
The Pukaki and Ohau canals on the upper Waitaki power scheme are to be drained this week, for an outlet gate to be inspected, only the third time since they were built about 30 years ago.
Waste exchange scheme
Waste exchange scheme
One man's rubbish being another man's treasure is the thinking behind a new scheme funded by the Waitaki District Council to the sum of almost $75,000 over two years.
Floral art on show in shop
Floral art on show in shop
An Oamaru shop was a blaze of colour on Thursday for the North Otago Floral Art Society's annual competition.
Concern at control over harbour side
Concern at control over harbour side
Oamaru Harbour will continue to be developed consistent with its heritage values and use of the area, but one Waitaki district councillor is not happy the Waitaki District Council could have total control.
Council defends hike in fees
Council defends hike in fees
The Waitaki District Council has defended a substantial increase in its building-consent fees, despite a concern it could hinder development during the economic recession.
Road-funding cuts will hit ratepayers
Road-funding cuts will hit ratepayers
A major cut in roading funds from the Government could increase Waitaki district rates by 4% each year in the next three years.
School auctions off roll of surplus stock
School auctions off roll of surplus stock
Remember the old school days? About 250 people had the chance to take home a bit of school memorabilia on Sunday from the auction at Waitaki Valley School.
Photo for auction is thought NZ's widest
Photo for auction is thought NZ's widest
To Display Weston photographer Derek Golding's latest masterpiece, you will need a lot of wall.
Ban sought for Omarama
Ban sought for Omarama
A temporary liquor ban could be imposed in Omarama this festive season.
Pets on parade in Kurow
Pets on parade in Kurow
The inaugural parade, which will become an annual event, attracted about 60 children and a wide range of pets.