Money to enforce bylaw
Money to enforce bylaw
Money has been put aside by the Waitaki District Council to enforce a bylaw banning freedom camping in some areas.
David Bruce
Council not willing to back festival
Council not willing to back festival
The future of one of Oamaru's biggest annual events remains in doubt, with the Waitaki District Council not wanting to get involved with it.
Full Steampunk ahead this Sunday
Full Steampunk ahead this Sunday
Steampunk is gathering steam in Oamaru. A fashion show and a gala ball this Sunday are set to exceed expectations and trump last year's inaugural events, and are attracting attention from throughout New Zealand.
Old bell tolls to welcome new school
Old bell tolls to welcome new school
The old school bell from the Waitaki Valley School of the 1940s has been restored for the new $4 million Waitaki Valley School , which was officially opened yesterday.
'Lane's Revulsion' among 4 entries
'Lane's Revulsion' among 4 entries
Four entries have been received for the North Otago Museum's "recreate the smell of Lane's Emulsion" competition, and some of the concoctions reportedly contain suspect ingredients.
Lodge's chef coup
Lodge's chef coup
Masterchef competition runner-up Jax Hamilton will bring her style of food preparation to Oamaru next month in a special event planned by Pen-y-bryn Lodge.
Waitaki Council settles on rates rise of 4.75%
Waitaki Council settles on rates rise of 4.75%
The Waitaki District Council has marginally increased its rates rise for the coming financial year to 4.75%, responding to requests from submitters for additions to its 2011-12 annual plan.
PM again invited to debate
PM again invited to debate
Prime Minister John Key has been invited to Hampden to debate asset sales.
Teams follow those clues
Teams follow those clues
Smurfs, Pink Panthers and other "creatures" were racing around Oamaru yesterday, trying to outdo each other in the Amazing Race organised by the Waitaki Youth Council as part of Youth Week.
Race nominated for recognition
Race nominated for recognition
National recognition is being sought for an engineering feat which a retired engineer believes is an intrinsic part of Oamaru's Victorian heritage.
Grand-daughter recalls life in the emulsion lane
Grand-daughter recalls life in the emulsion lane
A few tips on re-creating the smell of the Oamaru-invented and made tonic Lane's Emulsion have come from someone who should know.
Gambling policy to be decided later
Gambling policy to be decided later
The Waitaki District Council has delayed finalising a review of its gambling policy, which sets rules around gaming machines, so councillors can come to grips with what is proposed.
Trust supports funding for harbour redevelopment
Trust supports funding for harbour redevelopment
Money budgeted to redevelop the Oamaru harbour will be money well spent, the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust believes.
Well-known golf pro hanging up clubs
Well-known golf pro hanging up clubs
"I'll still play golf - and not be so bitchy," North Otago golf professional Bruce Tourell jokes about his retirement.
Tanker delivered
Tanker delivered
Waitaki Rural Fire has a new tanker, which has cost the Waitaki District Council about $90,000.
Cost of smoking ban signs $3500
Cost of smoking ban signs $3500
Banning smoking in open public places would not be a costly exercise for the Waitaki District Council, with Public Health South estimating a cost of about $3500 to put up 39 smokefree signs.
Harvest for charity
Harvest for charity
Up to 25 volunteers have been helping pick grapes in the Waitaki Valley, their efforts boosting New Zealand Spinal Trust funds by an estimated $5000.
Freedom camping by law 'paused'
Freedom camping by law 'paused'
A bylaw to control freedom camping has been "paused" by the Waitaki District Council while the Government introduces a Bill into Parliament.
Questions about plans for harbour
Questions about plans for harbour
A $1.4 million redevelopment plan for Oamaru Harbour and its surrounds has received a mixed reaction during the hearing of submissions on the Waitaki District Council's 2011-12 draft annual plan.
Mayor calls for projects to bring progress
Mayor calls for projects to bring progress
"Let's not feel complacent, and remember we are in very demanding times," was the message from Waitaki Mayor Alex Familton to his councillors after spending two days considering 187 submissions on the Waitaki District Council's 2011-12 draft annual plan.