Help is at hand for would-be gardeners
Help is at hand for would-be gardeners
From seed to table, everything you want to know about growing and preparing your own food will be at the Waitaki Community Gardens from this spring, David Bruce reports.
David Bruce
Summary best in NZ
Summary best in NZ
The Waitaki District Council has beaten 50 other local authorities in New Zealand to win a prestigious award at yesterday's Society of Local Government Managers' conference in Rotorua.
Band appeals to young to ensure future player base
Band appeals to young to ensure future player base
The Oamaru Garrison Band is blowing its own trumpet in a bid to provide a player base for the future.
'Arty farty' control of body criticised
'Arty farty' control of body criticised
A dominance of "arty farty" people on a committee which would determine the merits of art works for public display and where they should be sited was criticised at a Waitaki District Council meeting.
New bridges could be ready by 2014
New bridges could be ready by 2014
Construction of new twin bridges across the Waitaki River at Kurow could start in less than 18 months, Minister of Transport Steven Joyce says.
Forest and Bird releases 44 rare black stilts
Forest and Bird releases 44 rare black stilts
More than 40 rare black stilts raised in captivity had their first taste of freedom yesterday when they were released near Lake Tekapo by 13 South Canterbury Forest and Bird members.
Stadium update for Rotary
Stadium update for Rotary
Rotary Club of Oamaru members received a progress report on the Forsyth Barr Stadium on Monday night.
Teachers show they are real characters
Teachers show they are real characters
Waitaki Boys High School pupils could have been forgiven for thinking their library had come to life yesterday.
Dairy company must reappear
Dairy company must reappear
A Waiareka Valley dairy farm company is disputing how often effluent leaked from a storage sump on its Elderslie property and will have to come back to the Environment Court for a second time to produce evidence.
Doctor's visits come to an end
Doctor's visits come to an end
Twice-monthly visits to Omarama by a Kurow doctor have ended, because not enough people were using the service.
50 years' denture service
50 years' denture service
For 50 years, Oamaru dental technician Ken Scott has been helping Oamaru people look good when they smile.
Public input sought on air discharge concerns
Public input sought on air discharge concerns
The Alliance Group is carrying out public consultation as it prepares to renew an air discharge permit for its Pukeuri plant.
Waihemo area wants status quo on signs
Waihemo area wants status quo on signs
The Waihemo area does not want be part of the Waitaki district branding already implemented in other areas.
Insulation plan investigated
Insulation plan investigated
Waitaki district homes may become made warmer, more energy-efficient and healthier, with the Waitaki District Council working on a joint-venture with two electricity companies.
Delta wins rubbish transfer station contracts
Delta wins rubbish transfer station contracts
Dunedin company Delta Utilities has won the contract to service four rural rubbish transfer stations operated by the Waitaki District Council.
Water fee consultation group setup
Water fee consultation group setup
A working group has been set up by Environment Canterbury to oversee public consultation on a controversial water management charge which would have a major effect on water users in the Waitaki catchment and Canterbury region.
Community looking for replacement doctor
Community looking for replacement doctor
The Omarama community has lost its doctor service, but is looking for a replacement.
Dairy firm information centre soon
Dairy firm information centre soon
Waimate people will learn more about plans for a new $100 million milk treatment plant in their district when Oceania Milk opens an information centre in the town towards the end of this month.
Deadline looms for film set
Deadline looms for film set
Time is running out for an expansive biblical film set built on the Falstone camping reserve next to Lake Benmore.
Coastal landfill protection work soon
Coastal landfill protection work soon
Work may start next month on protecting the closed Hampden landfill from coastal erosion which has been causing rubbish to be exposed and washed into the sea.