Anniversary opening of dam to visitors
Anniversary opening of dam to visitors
The community is being involved in plans to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Waitaki dam at Labour Weekend.
David Bruce
Delays continue for subdivision
Delays continue for subdivision
The Forrester Heights subdivision on Cape Wanbrow may struggle to get clearance from Parliament this year so work can start on the 27-section residential development.
Holcim decision unlikely for a year
Holcim decision unlikely for a year
While North Otago people are keen to know whether a $400 million cement plant will be built in the Waiareka Valley near Weston, Holcim (New Zealand) is asking them to be patient so a "careful and responsible" decision can be made.
Bloomin' tough time ahead of show
Bloomin' tough time ahead of show
It's been a tough time for flower fans before this weekend's spring show organised by the North Otago Horticultural Society.
Water quality study to set benchmark
Water quality study to set benchmark
An extensive water quality study of Lake Benmore will set standards for coping with the effects of a major increase in irrigation proposed for the upper Waitaki catchment.
Waimate eyes scheme benefits
Waimate eyes scheme benefits
Waimate wants to make the most of economic benefits from a power scheme on the lower Waitaki River, if Meridian Energy decides to build it.
Society expresses mixed reactions
Society expresses mixed reactions
"We are not gloating - and we're not saying we lost," was Lower Waitaki River Management Society chairman Bill Penno's reaction to an Environment Court interim decision granting provisional approval for water for a new power scheme on the lower Waitaki River.
Shearers warm up for nationals
Shearers warm up for nationals
Top shearers will hone their skills at Omarama today, as a lead-in to the New Zealand merino shears at Alexandra on October 3 and 4.
Meridian granted water for north bank scheme
Meridian granted water for north bank scheme
Meridian Energy has been granted water for a new power scheme on the lower Waitaki River in an interim decision delivered yesterday by the Environment Court.
Parents prepare to plead case for school
Parents prepare to plead case for school
Otepopo School parents hope to lobby Minister of Education Anne Tolley before she decides whether the school will remain open.
Subdivision survives scrutiny
Subdivision survives scrutiny
The Forrester Heights subdivision in Oamaru - a vital element to funding the $10.3 million Opera House project officially opened earlier this year - has survived the scrutiny of a Parliamentary select committee.
Frequency of effluent discharge disputed in Environment Court
Frequency of effluent discharge disputed in Environment Court
How often a North Otago dairy farm in the Waiareka Valley illegally discharged effluent was argued in the Oamaru District Court yesterday before Environment Court Judge Jane Borthwick.
Oceania Milk files consent application for $100m milk plant
Oceania Milk files consent application for $100m milk plant
Oceania Milk has filed its resource consent applications with Environment Canterbury and the Waimate District Council to build and operate a $100 million milk plant, about 4km north of Glenavy in Cooneys Rd.
ECan 'ineptitude' criticised
ECan 'ineptitude' criticised
Environment Canterbury has come under fire for the time it has taken to consider resource consent applications for water in the Waitaki Valley.
Irrigation company to make repayment
Irrigation company to make repayment
The North Otago Irrigation Company is to make the first repayment on a $10 million loan it got from the Waitaki District Council when its irrigation scheme was built about three years ago.
'Black bag' collection to cease
'Black bag' collection to cease
The weekly "black bag" kerbside rubbish collection operated by the Waitaki District Council will end from November 27.
Boost for erosion work
Boost for erosion work
Additional money was set aside by the Waitaki District Council yesterday to build coastal erosion protection for the closed Hampden dump.
Shooting of lambs threat to safety of people
Shooting of lambs threat to safety of people
"It's a low trick," was how Bryan Ludemann described the killing of two lambs and the injuring of another two on the Oamaru Hospital hill reserve.
Leadership vote at Ecan
Leadership vote at Ecan
Environment Canterbury might have to elect two new leaders when it holds its regular meeting in Christchurch on Thursday.
Trust moves to reverse year's loss
Trust moves to reverse year's loss
The Oamaru Licensing Trust is taking steps to reverse the loss suffered in the past financial year, largely due to having one of its major outlets closed during a $3 million redevelopment.