A shoo-in in cheap shoes
A shoo-in in cheap shoes
They may have cost only $14, but Kyla Thomas' new stilettos helped her win $1000 in the Mother's Day ‘‘Stilettos on Thames'' 100m sprint in Oamaru yesterday.
David Bruce
Cricklewood viticulture lots ready for market
Cricklewood viticulture lots ready for market
A new release of about 30 lots in a Waitaki Valley viticulture subdivision will add substantially to New Zealand's newest grape-growing area.
Waitaki Valley Estates has put the Cricklewood stage 1 and 2 subdivision just west of Kurow on the market, having just obtained titles, with lots ranging in size from 4ha to 8ha and priced between $196,000 and $1.2 million, plus GST.
Gym major beneficiary
Gym major beneficiary
Kurow's gymnasium is to get new heating as winter sets in, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Meridian Energy Ltd Waitaki Community Fund.
Councillor wants publicity on realignment
Councillor wants publicity on realignment
‘‘An explosion of irritation'' is expected by Waitaki District councillor Jim Hopkins when people realise the extent of remodelling by Transit New Zealand of State Highway 1 through Oamaru.
Furniture maker requests company be placed in receivership
Furniture maker requests company be placed in receivership
Oamaru-based furniture manufacturer Willetts Furniture Company Ltd has been placed in receivership, but managing director Colin Willetts believes it can trade out of its difficulties.
Passenger service petition
Passenger service petition
Glen Hollis may be a fan of cars - Ferraris in particular - but he is planning a petition calling on the Government to bring back a South Island passenger train service.
The Oamaru man launched the petition in North Otago yesterday, but hopes his enthusiasm will spread and it will be picked up by other South Island centres.
District population forecast to grow
District population forecast to grow
Irrigation, new vineyards in the Waitaki Valley and the possibility of a $200 million cement plant at Weston are the key factors which will attract more people to live in the Waitaki district.
Lower rates rise on cards
Lower rates rise on cards
The Waitaki District Council's proposed 6.4% rate rise next financial year could be lower by the time final decisions are made on June 24, Waitaki Mayor Alex Familton hinted last night.
Skifield pleased to miss snow
Skifield pleased to miss snow
While most of the latest snowfall missed Ohau Skifields, general manager and owner Mike Neilson said that was "very fortunate".
Major economic growth spurt revealed
Major economic growth spurt revealed
Recession - what recession? It's all right here in the Waitaki district, David Bruce reports from Oamaru.
Development board upbeat after positive economic report
Development board upbeat after positive economic report
The Waitaki district's economy is on a roll and the Waitaki Development Board expects it could get even better in the short term.
Budget opened to submissions
Budget opened to submissions
Waitaki district ratepayers are now being asked what they think about the Waitaki District Council's budget for next financial year - which includes a 6.4% average rates rise.
Councils' tour to look at lakes and rivers issues
Councils' tour to look at lakes and rivers issues
A wide range of issues, from didymo to camping, will be outlined to Waitaki and Waimate District councillors and staff during a tour of the Waitaki River and lakes next Tuesday.
Opposition to reopening railway line
Opposition to reopening railway line
More than 200 people or groups have opposed reopening the Waiareka to Weston railway line - a vital component of Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd's plan to build a $200 million cement plant in the Waiareka Valley.
Thieves take SPCA shelter funds
Thieves take SPCA shelter funds
Money which would have run the North Otago SPCA shelter in Oamaru for about two weeks, feeding and caring for animals, was stolen in a burglary early on Tuesday morning.
River level to be lower again
River level to be lower again
The Waitaki River will be running low for the second consecutive weekend as Meridian Energy Ltd conducts research into the effects of its proposed north bank tunnel power scheme.
Council sets new housing unit rentals
Council sets new housing unit rentals
The Mackenzie District Council has shied away from substantial increases in rentals across the board for tenants in its elderly housing units.
Proposal aims to pre-empt problems
Proposal aims to pre-empt problems
A liquor ban has been proposed for Omarama in a bid to improve the safety and appearance of the town, especially during the summer holiday period.
Hundreds turn out to bike, walk rail route
Hundreds turn out to bike, walk rail route
North Otago has its own rail trail, but it may only open one day a year.
Appeal for rescue vehicle
Appeal for rescue vehicle
Omarama is close to getting a new co-response four-wheeldrive vehicle and defibrillator.