Search and rescue exercise a success
Search and rescue exercise a success
The first North Otago search and rescue exercise in several years was a success on Sunday, organiser Lindsay Kyles said yesterday.
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Mitchell keen to continue for now
Mitchell keen to continue for now
Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust chairman Ken Mitchell has been replaced on the trust board as the representative of the North Otago branch of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, but says he does not have to go yet.
Aquatic centre bill for maintenance may be $1.5million
Aquatic centre bill for maintenance may be $1.5million
A Capital works maintenance project at the Waitaki Aquatic Centre could cost the Waitaki District Council about half of what the whole complex cost to build for its opening at midnight on January 1, 2000.
Keeping eye on salmon
Keeping eye on salmon
Salmon in the Waitaki River will come under close scrutiny this fishing season in a research project aimed at finding ways to enhance the fishery.
District to be 'film friendly'
District to be 'film friendly'
The Waitaki district is to become "film friendly", adding impetus to its reputation as an area where big-name movies have been filmed.
Plans for market in Seddon Square
Plans for market in Seddon Square
Waimate will get its own farmers' market, with plans to start the venture on November 2.
$45,000 bike track planned behind playground
$45,000 bike track planned behind playground
Mountain bike and BMX track will be developed in Omarama as part of a plan by the community to develop more facilities for young people, particularly when the population increases dramatically during holidays.
Old mill faces demolition
Old mill faces demolition
One of Waimate's historic buildings, which is closely associated with the town's most prominent landmark of tall grain silos, may have to be demolished because its owner says it is unsafe.
Fish and game council opposes consents
Fish and game council opposes consents
The Central South Island Fish and Game Council is defending a water allocation plan for the Waitaki catchment, under attack from applicants wanting to take more water from its rivers and streams.
Society suggests new site for cement plant
Society suggests new site for cement plant
The Waiareka Valley Society has made concessions over a proposed cement plant near Weston, but still opposes it being built in the Waiareka Valley.
Ngai Tahu against water applications
Ngai Tahu against water applications
Ngai Tahu's patience is running out as it finds it increasingly difficult to carry out its role as guardian of the cultural values of the Waitaki River and catchment.
Water hearing adjourned to hear witness
Water hearing adjourned to hear witness
A hearing into 56 resource consent applications to take more water for irrigation from the lower Waitaki catchment was adjourned yesterday with two days to run.
Low flows harming fishery, guide says
Low flows harming fishery, guide says
The Hakataramea River's world-class reputation for fishing is declining and could be killed forever by more irrigation, Omarama fishing guide and angler Wayne Grafton warns.
Endangered species may not survive low flows: Doc
Endangered species may not survive low flows: Doc
Two rare native fish facing extinction may not survive in the lower Waitaki and Hakataramea catchments with low river flows, the Department of Conservation warned yesterday.
Designation for resource recovery site
Designation for resource recovery site
The Waitaki District Council is moving to formalise the use of the Chelmer St site as a resource recovery and recycling centre for Oamaru.
Party for Army's 125th
Party for Army's 125th
About 120 people are expected this weekend to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the Salvation Army in Oamaru.
District prosperity lies with irrigation
District prosperity lies with irrigation
Irrigation is vital if the economic growth experienced in the Waimate district in recent years is to continue, Waimate Mayor John Coles said this week.
Society wants issues resolved
Society wants issues resolved
The Friendly Bay Society has had talks with the Waitaki District Council to see if it can resolve issues over the Forrester Heights residential subdivision on Cape Wanbrow in Oamaru.
First-response vehicle ready
First-response vehicle ready
Omarama is about to get its new $90,000 first-response emergency vehicle and defibrillator, a result of more than a year's fund-raising to pay for it.
Waitaki flow would threaten electricity
Waitaki flow would threaten electricity
The security of electricity supply during dry years for New Zealand and the South Island would be threatened if Meridian Energy Ltd had to guarantee a 100% reliable supply of water for irrigation from the lower Waitaki River.