Pest control on the hop
Pest control on the hop
A fence is the latest defensive element in the battle to stop wallabies using the Aviemore Dam road invade North Otago.
David Bruce
Waitaki mayor pulls out of race
Waitaki mayor pulls out of race
The race for the Waitaki mayoralty was thrown wide open yesterday, after incumbent Alex Familton's shock announcement he will not seek a third term.
Milk-drying plant walls going up
Milk-drying plant walls going up
The walls on a new dairy processing plant at Glenavy are starting to rise as the layout of the Cooneys Rd site is developed and other work gets under way to prepare for the plant's commissioning in spring next year.
Farmer's efforts clear way for traffic
Farmer's efforts clear way for traffic
Lower Waitaki farmer Bill Pile is at it again. Yesterday, he was clearing culverts on Seven Mile Rd so traffic could use it as a detour after flooding closed State Highway 1 between Hilderthorpe and Pukeuri.
Tourism group refines its focus
Tourism group refines its focus
Tourism Waitaki had been restructured into a ''leaner and more efficient'' organisation to give it a sustainable future and reduce reliance on funding from ratepayers, its chairwoman, Annabel Berry, said yesterday.
Landmark trees for the chop
Landmark trees for the chop
Two 135-year-old landmark trees next to St Luke's Church in Oamaru are being felled for safety reasons, including the threat they pose to the classified historic building.
Milk-drying plant walls going up
Milk-drying plant walls going up
The walls on a new dairy processing plant at Glenavy are starting to rise as the layout of the Cooneys Rd site is developed and other work gets under way to prepare for the plant's commissioning in spring next year.
Village on hill aimed at retirees
Village on hill aimed at retirees
A retirement village complex, costing up to $15 million for its first stage and creating 70 jobs, is being proposed on ''Hospital Hill'' overlooking Oamaru by the Waitaki District Health Services Trust.
Flats residents left homeless after fire
Flats residents left homeless after fire
A young Duntroon couple was settling down for the night on Friday, not realising the flat next door, which shared a common wall, was on fire.
Trust deed changes approved
Trust deed changes approved
Changes to the Waitaki Power Trust deed over how it reviews ownership of its company, Network Waitaki, were unanimously approved by all four trustees at a meeting on Wednesday.
Sport contract renewed for three years
Sport contract renewed for three years
Sport Otago will have its contract, worth $108,000 over its three-year term, renewed by the Waitaki District Council, which includes providing a regional sports co-ordinator for the district.
Pipe dreams coming true
Pipe dreams coming true
Four years of hard work and determination has paid off for Weston piper Nick Parsons, who has been selected for the New Zealand Foundation Youth Pipe Band to play in Canada and the United States next year.
October opening hoped for centre
October opening hoped for centre
Omarama hopes to open its redeveloped community centre in October, ending more than six months of work at a cost of about $730,000.
Supply upgrade considered
Supply upgrade considered
The size of future discounts electricity consumers receive off their power bills each year from Network Waitaki could be affected by who will pay between $20 million and $40 million to upgrade Trans-power's supply into North Otago.
Car ad's not so well-kept secret
Car ad's not so well-kept secret
It was supposed to be a secret, but it is a bit hard to hide a newly released car when it has its badges and name proudly on display for the filming of an advertisement.
Exercise programme flexes some muscles
Exercise programme flexes some muscles
A gentle exercise programme being run in Oamaru and Otematata has been so successful it has been joined by another at Kurow.
Midwinter festival to help develop church venue
Midwinter festival to help develop church venue
A combination of midwinter, matariki, music and light with a touch of Christmas thrown in will be celebrated at a fundraising event for the old Hampden Presbyterian Church on Saturday.
Water schemes wanted back
Water schemes wanted back
The committees behind four rural water schemes in the Corriedale area of North Otago want to take control of their supplies from the Waitaki District Council while a proposal to buy them is worked through.
Queen of lollies back in sweet business
Queen of lollies back in sweet business
The name most people still associate with Oamaru's lolly factory is coming back, with the Regina brand name reappearing in supermarkets.
Popular camp site now restricted
Popular camp site now restricted
A popular freedom-camping site near Twizel has been shut to everyone except members of the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association.