Salmon farm has no effect on water
Salmon farm has no effect on water
Salmon farming in the upper Waitaki hydro canals over the past 18 years has had no effect on water quality, a study released this week by the Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Company says.
David Bruce
MP supports banning Kronic
MP supports banning Kronic
Community opinion against the legal recreational drug Kronic is gathering momentum with Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean adding her support to have it removed from stores.
Freedom campers seen as cheapskates
Freedom campers seen as cheapskates
Freedom camping should be banned in the Waitaki district and visitors directed to camping grounds or holiday parks, according to Kakanui camping ground owner Allan Jones.
Council weighs up housing
Council weighs up housing
Six community housing units could be built in Oamaru by the Waitaki District Council, the estimated $900,000 cost partly funded by sale of existing outdated and unsuitable units.
Rotunda turns 100 tomorrow
Rotunda turns 100 tomorrow
Waimate's band rotunda in Seddon Square, in this historic photograph looking towards Waimate Main School in the background, turns 100 tomorrow and the town's Edwardian group is planning a party.
Trust draws down almost half of loan
Trust draws down almost half of loan
The Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust has drawn down almost half of a $500,000 loan made available by the Waitaki District Council.
Hopes for more salmon
Hopes for more salmon
More salmon have been spawning in the Hakataramea River this year, bringing hopes anglers may catch more in the future.
Speedos, nappies and the odd superhero
Speedos, nappies and the odd superhero
It was warmer in than out for the 81 swimmers who dashed into the sea at Friendly Bay yesterday for Oamaru's annual mid-winter swim.
Ambassadors for Oamaru
Ambassadors for Oamaru
Victorian Town at Work member Roger Blackburn (at left) points out features of the Oamaru historic precinct outside the landmark Criterion Hotel to business representatives who will become ambassadors promoting attractions and events in the Waitaki district, especially during the Rugby World Cup later this year.
Death highlights danger of youths carrying knives
Death highlights danger of youths carrying knives
It was an altercation in a quiet Oamaru street that turned ugly and, because it involved two teenagers, it shocked the country. David Bruce backgrounds the events which led to the murder last April of William Lewis by Daniel Smith.
$77,500 distributed
$77,500 distributed
Almost $80,000 has been dispensed to 37 North Otago organisations by Network Waitaki in its annual grants and sponsorships presentation.
Literary lines
Literary lines
The annual Rotary Club of Oamaru Bookarama, which started yesterday, continues today until 3pm in the former Smith's City building in Ribble St.
Irate over speed limit
Irate over speed limit
Duntroon is not giving up its fight to have the speed limit lowered in the town.
Housing sale considered
Housing sale considered
A second complex of community housing units in Oamaru may be sold by the Waitaki District Council and the proceeds used to build more modern and efficient units.
Stolen jersey forgotten as All Blacks chip in
Stolen jersey forgotten as All Blacks chip in
Rugby-mad Nathan Begley has two All Blacks jerseys to replace the one that was stolen last week, and a letter from All Blacks captain Richie McCaw and coach Graham Henry to hang on his wall.
New boating rules
New boating rules
Boating on the Waitaki River and lakes over Queen's Birthday weekend will be governed by new rules, including the compulsory wearing of life jackets on small boats, which became mandatory on June 1.
Share transfer denied
Share transfer denied
A rumour North Otago electricity consumers are to lose their annual multimillion-dollar payout from Network Waitaki has been denied by the consumer trust which owns all the shares in the electricity lines company.
Improvements to harbour outlined
Improvements to harbour outlined
Oamaru's harbour is to be rejuvenated after more than two decades of neglect, with the Waitaki District Council yesterday deciding to inject $1.346 million into the development.
Council meets tomorrow to set rates rise
Council meets tomorrow to set rates rise
The Waitaki District Council will finalise its 2011-12 budget tomorrow at a meeting which will set the level of any increase in the region's rates for the next financial year.
Enthusiasm sparked for 'bee corridor'
Enthusiasm sparked for 'bee corridor'
A new group is buzzing with ideas and enthusiasm to boost the bee population in North Otago.