School for sale by tender
School for sale by tender
The Cattle Creek School - closed in 2004 because it had no pupils - is being offered for sale by the Ministry of Education.
David Bruce
6.5% rise result of listening to ratepayers, mayor says
6.5% rise result of listening to ratepayers, mayor says
A rates rise of 6.5% next financial year was settled on by the Waitaki District Council yesterday in its 2012-22 long-term plan.
Police probe mystery deaths
Police probe mystery deaths
Police are refusing to speculate on what caused the suspicious deaths of a man and woman whose bodies were found at an isolated South Canterbury property.
14 jobs go after loss of contracts
14 jobs go after loss of contracts
Whitestone Contracting has made 14 staff redundant after losing two major contracts, but hopes plans it has for the future can limit further reductions.
Councillors trying to cut rates rise
Councillors trying to cut rates rise
The Waitaki District Council now has a range of options for councillors to consider next week as they try to reduce a projected 7.4% rates rise for the next financial year.
Scott tribute interests royal
Scott tribute interests royal
Oamaru's plans to commemorate the centenary of the ill-fated Scott Antarctic Expedition have received royal approval, prompting organisers to invite Anne, Princess Royal to attend.
Whitestone Contracting loses another contract
Whitestone Contracting loses another contract
Whitestone Contracting Ltd has lost a second major roading maintenance contract, creating a significant dent in annual earnings for the Waitaki District Council-owned company.
Large pond takes shape
Large pond takes shape
The biggest investment since the Lower Waitaki irrigation scheme was built in the 1970s is taking shape at Ferry Rd.
Fire warning issued as high winds forecast
Fire warning issued as high winds forecast
A forecast of high winds leading to gales this weekend has prompted a warning about fires because of dry conditions in North Otago.
Project spurs full-blown reunion
Project spurs full-blown reunion
What started as a get-together to gather information about the Kia Ora district for a book has turned in to a full-scale reunion, involving about 80 people.
Maximum rates rise of 5.5% aim of district council
Maximum rates rise of 5.5% aim of district council
A rates rise of between 4.5% and 5.5% has been set as a target by Waitaki District councillors to be considered next week when they make final decisions on the council's 2012-22 long-term plan.
Funding weighed against low rates
Funding weighed against low rates
Waitaki District Council councillors now have 10 days to work out how to balance requests to spend more money against complaints rates are too high, so it can complete its 2012-22 long-term plan.
Rubbish system ideas offered
Rubbish system ideas offered
A user-pays rubbish collection system in the Waitaki district has widespread support, but views differ over whether that should be run by the Waitaki District Council and paid for by rates, or ratepayers should use private contractors.
Mixed reaction to redevelopment plan
Mixed reaction to redevelopment plan
A two-stage redevelopment of the Oamaru Library, Forrester Gallery, North Otago Museum and Archives, received a mixed reaction at the Waitaki District Council's long term plan hearing yesterday.
Call for funding to remain
Call for funding to remain
Groups and individuals using the Waitaki Community Recreation Centre have turned out in strength to support the complex and its continued funding by the Waitaki District Council, fearing for the future of the complex.
Public gets its say on plan
Public gets its say on plan
Pleas to cut spending, as well as requests for more money, were made yesterday during public submissions on the Waitaki District Council's 2012-22 draft long-term plan.
Hampden truck crash restricts SH1 traffic
Hampden truck crash restricts SH1 traffic
Traffic on State Highway 1 just north of Hampden was reduced to one lane for more than six hours yesterday after a truck-and-trailer unit crashed, shortly after 5am.
Harbour land-use eyed; vow to consult
Harbour land-use eyed; vow to consult
The future use of land in the Oamaru Harbour area is being looked at by the Waitaki District Council, but it will make no decisions without consulting the public first.
Local government reform concern
Local government reform concern
Any form of local government should be driven by communities, not the Government, Waitaki Mayor Alex Familton said yesterday.
Job losses still unknown
Job losses still unknown
Job losses at Summit Wool Spinners' plant in Oamaru may not be known until the end of this month.