Only mayor gets sizable pay rise
Only mayor gets sizable pay rise
Waitaki Mayor Alex Familton may get a reasonable pay rise but other elected members of the Waitaki District Council and its two community boards may only get a few dollars extra.
David Bruce
Raw water plan ditched
Raw water plan ditched
A plan to use untreated water for irrigating Centennial Park instead of more expensive treated water from the Oamaru water supply has fallen by the wayside because savings are not as big as first thought and it poses operational difficulties.
Sirens proposed for high risk areas
Sirens proposed for high risk areas
Three sirens could be installed in Oamaru to warn of major civil defence emergencies under a proposal being put to the Waitaki District Council for consideration in its 2012-22 long-term plan.
Nearly 100 volunteer groups named in awards
Nearly 100 volunteer groups named in awards
Almost 100 entries have been received for the combined TrustPower Waitaki district community awards.
Summit restructuring to be outlined
Summit restructuring to be outlined
Staff and their union representatives will today learn about Summit Wool Spinners' plan for restructuring, after a cut in production at the Oamaru plant.
Courthouse work put back to end of year
Courthouse work put back to end of year
Strengthening the Oamaru Courthouse will not now be completed by the end of this year as first envisaged.
Ongoing interest in church
Ongoing interest in church
Interest in buying the 1889 Baptist Church in Oamaru is ongoing, despite no successful tenders for the site on State Highway 1 near the central business district.
Last 'Last Post' after 50 years
Last 'Last Post' after 50 years
For the past 50 years, Neville Cowles has not missed a dawn service or main parade on Anzac Day in Oamaru - and his absence would be noticed.
Completing flood protection project
Completing flood protection project
A digger is used this week to build the last of four rock groynes on the north side and upstream of the State Highway 1 Waitaki River bridge to give greater flood protection to the highway approach.
Jobs to go; info on Friday
Jobs to go; info on Friday
Job losses are expected at Summit Wool Spinners' plant in Oamaru, but how many may not be known until the end of this week at the earliest.
Shops refuse teen (16) herbal highs
Shops refuse teen (16) herbal highs
Four Oamaru shops refused to sell herbal cannabinoid products to an underage buyer during a recent police and Southern District Health Board operation.
Santa Parade will be back
Santa Parade will be back
Santa wil return to Oamaru in December, after a local radio station took on the running of this year's Oamaru Christmas Parade.
Council may hold Q and A sessions
Council may hold Q and A sessions
People may still get the chance to quiz Waitaki District Council representatives about the 2012-22 long-term plan and projected rates rises.
Memorandum revised
Memorandum revised
A revised memorandum of understanding with Te Runanga o Moeraki has been approved by the Waitaki District Council, leading to a formal signing between the two this month or next.
Season in Waitaki Valley is 'shaping up quite well'
Season in Waitaki Valley is 'shaping up quite well'
It has been a challenging season for Waitaki Valley winegrowers, but the talk is about quality, not quantity, David Bruce reports.
Plan for consultation in July
Plan for consultation in July
A more simple, easy to use water and land management plan for the Canterbury region, which will also affect most of the Waitaki River and catchment, is due out from Environment Canterbury in July for public comment.
First emergency plan done
First emergency plan done
Kurow is the first community in the Waitaki district to complete a response plan for civil defence.
Shield retained by St Kevin's
Shield retained by St Kevin's
St Kevin's College has retained the Bishop's Shield, the prestigious trophy competed for annually by Catholic schools in the Dunedin Diocese for debating, scripture reading, public speaking and drama.
Realistic approach to heritage urged
Realistic approach to heritage urged
Fears of what new earthquake standards will mean to Oamaru's heritage buildings have prompted a plea from Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust chairman Phil Hope for a realistic approach.
ECan approves water programme
ECan approves water programme
A water management plan for the lower Waitaki catchment and the Waimate district has won approval from Environment Canterbury, one of the authorities that set up the community committee to prepare it.