New recycling deal done
New recycling deal done
What was a growing problem has now become a growing resource for the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park in Oamaru, also solving an environmental issue for farmers.
David Bruce
Craigmore adds to land holdings
Craigmore adds to land holdings
A smallholding in the Waiareka Valley is being added to property bought by farming company Craigmore, after approval for the purchase by the Overseas Investment Office.
Bridge spans of 133 years on display
Bridge spans of 133 years on display
Two wooden bridges which stood against the might of the Waitaki River for 133 years are gone, but will not be forgotten.
Reserves plan for the birds Aviaries at gardens to remain
Reserves plan for the birds Aviaries at gardens to remain
Aviaries in the Oamaru Public Gardens will stay after public pressure on the Waitaki District Council to keep them.
Bridge to be closed while work done
Bridge to be closed while work done
The deck on the single lane bridge across Elephant Hill Stream on State Highway 82, at Ikawai, is to be replaced at a cost of about $60,000 and the road between Waimate and Kurow will be closed during the day.
Boost for breeding as salmon return to river
Boost for breeding as salmon return to river
About 1% of a first release of 2000 salmon raised in the Waitaki River returned in the past fishing season, boosting breeding in a stream whose water was used to raise them.
New medical centre plans
New medical centre plans
A proposal for the Mackenzie District Council to loan $330,000 to help build a new medical centre in Twizel and sign a perpetual lease with a peppercorn rental for the land is going out for public comment.
Grants for two wetland projects
Grants for two wetland projects
Two wetland projects in the Waitaki Valley have benefited by almost $23,000 from grants made this month by Meridian Energy's Waitaki Community Fund.
WW1 centenary exhibition part of local remembrance
WW1 centenary exhibition part of local remembrance
Hampden people are recalling their family links with World War 1 in an exhibition this weekend to mark the centenary of the start of the conflict.
Water bylaw under attack
Water bylaw under attack
Rural people have come out in fierce opposition to a Waitaki District Council draft water bylaw, one describing it as ''a summons to divorce''.
Trust confident of future
Trust confident of future
The community trust that operates the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park recycling centre is confident its long-term future will be secure under major changes to waste management by the Waitaki District Council.
Water upgrade complete
Water upgrade complete
All Kakanui and Reidston water scheme consumers are getting more and better quality water from the Oamaru water supply as from yesterday.
Parole hearing 'kick in the teeth'
Parole hearing 'kick in the teeth'
"Another kick in the teeth for the family", is how the father of teenager William Lewis has described a parole hearing for his son's killer.
Council faces challenge over finding solutions to erosion of coastal roads
Council faces challenge over finding solutions to erosion of coastal roads
Rock is being dumped over the foreshore south of All Day Bay to stop further erosion of about 200m of the coast road between Kakanui and Waianakarua.
Statutory intervention a possibility
Statutory intervention a possibility
The Waitaki Boys' High School board of trustees and management could face statutory intervention if they are tardy in resolving issues at the school.
School report editing defended
School report editing defended
Editing out portions of a report on issues at Waitaki Boys' High School has been defended by the chairman of its board of trustees, Garry McLeod, as necessary to protect the identity of individuals.
Calls for school trustees to resign
Calls for school trustees to resign
Calls are being made for the resignation of the Waitaki Boys' High School board of trustees after a report released on Friday found serious issues at the school.
Fee offered to attract boarders
Fee offered to attract boarders
A $1000 ''finder's fee'' per pupil is being offered to attract more boarders to Waitaki Boys' High School.
Patrollers welcome fitted-out vehicle
Patrollers welcome fitted-out vehicle
An extra 30 eyes and ears for police will now patrol streets in Waitaki communities in a bit more style with a newly bought, high-visibility patrol vehicle.
'Helping a mate' deserves accolades
'Helping a mate' deserves accolades
Sam Evans is your typical reluctant hero.