Landfill work costlier than expected
Landfill work costlier than expected
More money is needed to build erosion protection at the closed Hampden landfill and the job is now expected to cost more than half a million dollars.
David Bruce
Waitaki lakes camp sites set to open
Waitaki lakes camp sites set to open
Long-term campers started arriving at the Waitaki lakes camp sites at the weekend, as the Waitaki District Council (WDC) opened the 2008-09 season.
'Landgrab' lifts flood risk
'Landgrab' lifts flood risk
Some farmers have been accused of a "land grab" along the Waitaki River, clearing flood protection vegetation and increasing the risk of serious flooding.
Black-bag rubbish collection may end
Black-bag rubbish collection may end
The "black bag" weekly rubbish collection by the Waitaki District Council may finish at the end of next month, leaving ratepayers to make their own arrangements with private contractors.
Fires still smouldering
Fires still smouldering
Firefighters are hoping there will be no strong winds during the weekend as they continue to dampen down two fires in pine plantations on a farm property behind Hampden.
Public say on transfer station will count
Public say on transfer station will count
The views of the public on using a Chelmer St site for a rubbish transfer station will be taken into account when the Waitaki District Council seeks Resource Management Act approval for the project.
Offences spur police warning
Offences spur police warning
Liquor outlets have been warned to adhere to liquor laws after a spate of offences fuelled by alcohol in Oamaru.
Calm urged over new dairy farm plans
Calm urged over new dairy farm plans
"Don't panic" was the message from Omarama farmer and North Otago Federated Farmers high country representative Simon Williamson over revelations there could be up to 22,530 new cows on 19 dairy farms between Lake Ohau and Omarama in the future.
Strong winds reignite plantation fires
Strong winds reignite plantation fires
Waitaki rural firefighters were last night keeping a close watch on fires in two plantations behind Hampden which broke out about 3am yesterday.
Eden to Sweden
Eden to Sweden
A young Oamaru violinist is about to take the first big step on a path he hopes will lead him to a career as a national or international musician.
`Hard Labour' event expands activities
`Hard Labour' event expands activities
Outdoor enthusiasts have another chance to test their mettle during Twizel's "Hard Labour" Labour Weekend event next month.
ECan faster at consent processing
ECan faster at consent processing
Environment Canterbury has picked up the pace processing resource consents after finishing bottom of a Ministry for the Environment list in June and coming under fire about the time it was taking.
Man treated after `cowardly attack'
Man treated after `cowardly attack'
An autistic Oamaru man had to be treated at Oamaru Hospital after what police described as "a cowardly attack" on him at the weekend.
Dairying expansion planned
Dairying expansion planned
Dairying in the upper Waitaki basin is set for a massive boost, with the possibility of 22,530 more cows on up to 19 dairy farms between Lake Ohau and Omarama.
Manager to speak on water metering
Manager to speak on water metering
Lower Waitaki farmers will get answers at a meeting next week about Environment Canterbury's plans to introduce compulsory water metering during the next five years.
Carnival to be biennial
Carnival to be biennial
The Oamaru Harbour carnival is to become a biennial event instead of being held every year by organisers Port FM Local.
$1.8 million roading cut irks council
$1.8 million roading cut irks council
The Waitaki District Council is considering a $1.8 million cut in its roading expenditure over the next three years, which could lead to a lower overall standard in its roading network.
Orders put Summit back on normal shifts
Orders put Summit back on normal shifts
Summit Wool Spinners has reinstated normal 12-hour shifts for its 160 employees as forward orders continue to improve from Australia and New Zealand.
Gift of trees to Waitaki district
Gift of trees to Waitaki district
North Otago will be leafier for the gift of almost 200 trees to the Waitaki District Council.
Views on hall sought
Views on hall sought
Hampden residents are being asked what they want from their memorial hall complex.