Preparing for free Christmas feast
Preparing for free Christmas feast
Oamaru's free Christmas dinner is still going strong, seven years after the first one was organised by the Orwell St Chapel.
David Bruce
Group formed to help WDC with coastal road
Group formed to help WDC with coastal road
A community group has been set up to work with the Waitaki District Council on the future of the Oamaru-Kakanui-Waianakarua coast road, which is threatened by sea erosion.
Another 385ha to be irrigated by scheme
Another 385ha to be irrigated by scheme
The North Otago Irrigation Company is expanding again, and will next week add another 385ha to a scheme that started with a 10,000ha first stage.
Surplus for Waitaki health co
Surplus for Waitaki health co
Waitaki District Health Services Ltd achieved its target, turning a small half-year deficit into a full-year $5401 pre-tax operating profit.
CCTV system in harbour area for 2014 plan
CCTV system in harbour area for 2014 plan
A security system of up to eight cameras monitoring the Oamaru Harbour area is being considered by the Waitaki District Council, ending years of procrastination on the issue.
2% rates rise set as initial target
2% rates rise set as initial target
A proposed 2% rates rise has been settled on for formal consideration, to start in February, of a draft 2014-15 annual plan by the Waitaki District Council.
Water scheme change approved
Water scheme change approved
Consumers on four Corriedale water schemes will take greater control of their management and operation from July 1 next year, following the Waitaki District Council's approval of an agreement yesterday.
Free early parking may return
Free early parking may return
Motorists may get free one-hour ''early bird'' parking back in central Oamaru from July next year if funding survives the Waitaki District Council's 2014-15 annual plan process.
Decision on water scheme trial imminent
Decision on water scheme trial imminent
Consumers on four Corriedale water schemes may have a greater say in the management and operation of the supplies, if the Waitaki District Council gives approval on Tuesday.
Town saved from the bulldozers
Town saved from the bulldozers
Many of the people who fought to keep Twizel remain in the town, committed to it, writes David Bruce.
Investment shows dividends
Investment shows dividends
When Twizel was put up for sale, few would have imagined that, 25 years later, those same workers' homes would be selling for several hundred thousand dollars.
More floats in Santa parade
More floats in Santa parade
The 2013 Oamaru Christmas Parade looks set to be bigger than last year's, with more floats entered, and a new look for Santa's sleigh.
Service a memorial for dams engineer
Service a memorial for dams engineer
A memorial service is being held tomorrow for former Upper Waitaki power project engineer Max Smith, appropriately on the Lake Ruataniwha shore in front of the rowing centre he helped create.
Dean uncertain whether to appeal
Dean uncertain whether to appeal
Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean is unsure whether she will appeal a proposed change in her electorate boundary, feeling it is inevitable some voters will have to be taken away because of population growth.
Record crowd drawn to A&P show's attractions
Record crowd drawn to A&P show's attractions
What seemed a record crowd turned out for the South Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show in Waimate on Saturday, attracted by warm weather and a host of entertainment.
Family gathers to honour college of surgeons founder
Family gathers to honour college of surgeons founder
Ten Barnetts came from throughout New Zealand to Hampden yesterday for the unveiling of a new plaque recognising the home of one of the most important figures in Australasian medicine, Sir Louis Barnett, the first professor of surgery at the Otago Medical School.
Gourmet cheese rolls on festival menu
Gourmet cheese rolls on festival menu
Food lovers at the Dunedin Wine and Food Festival today will be among the first to taste a new twist on a southern favourite - the cheese roll.
Influence huge over 50 years
Influence huge over 50 years
It may be planning a ''low-key'' celebration for its 50th anniversary, but the Waitaki Lakes and River Committee since its formation has had a huge influence over turning the Waitaki lakes into an attraction for thousands of visitors every year.
Difficult year for salmon raising
Difficult year for salmon raising
A ''very trying year'' raising salmon to release in the Waitaki River has had some good news, as the first fish released in an attempt to boost numbers returned to the river this year, the Waitaki Riparian Enhancement Society has reported.
Surgeon's home marked by more durable plaque
Surgeon's home marked by more durable plaque
A celebration of the life of one of the most important figures in Australasian and Dunedin medicine will take place at his former home in Hampden tomorrow.