"A positive approach'' is being taken by a Waitaki health company to proposed changes to health services, but it will dispute population figures to be used by the Southern District Health Board to set future funding for the district.
A surplus of almost $3.8 million accrued by the Waitaki District Council in the past financial year looks better than it is, and is not from overcharging ratepayers, the council says.
It may be the smallest car, but a wee Fiat is looking to extend an enviable record in Targa New Zealand events.
The planting of more than 2000 kowhai at two Waitaki Valley sites will launch a project for the natives trees to be planted throughout North Otago.
A small surplus has been reported by community-owned company Waitaki District Health Services Ltd, which runs Oamaru Hospital and provides health services for the Waitaki district.
First there was the fire extinguisher under her legs, then the fireproof suit, figure-hugging seat, full racing harness safety belt and a crash helmet - but still that did not put Norma Crooks off getting into Oamaru rally driver Pete Fridd's car.
A cup of cocoa every morning is one of the best memories Christina Prain has of her eight years at Hampden School from 1930.
Changes are already being made at Waitaki Boys' High School under commissioner Nicola Hornsey, appointed by the Ministry of Education two weeks ago to sort out issues at the school.
A welcome rise in the Waitaki district's population and increasing infrastructure costs are going to have an impact on how the Waitaki District Council plans its budgets and rates for the next 10 years.
A ''Final Fling'' will mark the completion of the two new twin-lane bridges between Kurow and Hakataramea, ending 132 years of travelling over two single-lane, wooden structures.
A $2.1 million almost total rebuild of the Oamaru Club three years ago using its own funding is an illustration of the strength of a club that also makes a major contribution each year in grants to the community.
After 108 years, the club in Oamaru sometimes known in the past as ''the gentlemen's club'' is winding up. David Bruce looks at the history of the North Otago Club and finds out why it is calling time.
About 50 young people have discussed ways to bridge the gap between education and work in North Otago.
Moving the coast road further inland from just north of the Kakanui village, where two slips threaten it, is the most cost-effective way of keeping it open, according to a report commissioned by the Waitaki District Council.
Pristine white outfits turned into rainbow shades as 13-year-olds Kaylee Hudson, Abigail Ross and Latisha Halcrow took part in the 5km colour run at the Oamaru racecourse on Saturday.
The response to an amnesty offered to owners of unregistered dogs has been disappointing, the Waitaki District Council says.
Big Boys' Trail Ride organiser Dave Laughton (left) yesterday delivers last-minute instructions to riders (from left) Harvey Weir, Rick Selfe and Kelvin Weir, of Oamaru, at the two-day event in the Horse Range, which had a new starting venue and trails.
Gutting the first fish she has caught has not put 11-year-old Alice Petrie off fishing.
The condition of roads in the Waitaki district remains an issue with residents, even though an extra $3 million is being spent over the next three to five years under a special project to improve them.
A hearing of submissions on proposed changes to a water allocation plan for the Waitaki River is unlikely to start before the middle of next year.
