Organisers quit: festival in doubt
Organisers quit: festival in doubt
One of Oamaru's biggest annual events, the Wine and Food Festival, might not be held next year because the organising committee has resigned.
David Bruce
Free safety courses for older drivers
Free safety courses for older drivers
Older drivers in the Waitaki district are being offered free road-safety refresher courses to help build their confidence on the road.
A challenge not to be sniffed at
A challenge not to be sniffed at
You either loved it or hated it, but Lane's Emulsion was part of growing up for many New Zealanders.
'Flagship' unisex toilets could be red or green
'Flagship' unisex toilets could be red or green
Green or red? That was the main debate over a new unisex toilet block for the Oamaru Gardens at a Waitaki District Council meeting this week, with no questions about the estimated $118,000 to $128,000 cost of building it.
Health services company running largely to budget - report
Health services company running largely to budget - report
Waitaki District Health Services is "in good heart and on track" for a successful year, chairman George Berry says.
Club plays a political hand
Club plays a political hand
A rent dispute between the Oamaru Bridge Club and Waitaki District Council has become political, with the club trying to involve councillors.
No sign of signs
No sign of signs
The Hampden Fire Brigade is keen to get back its two "Accident" signs, which went missing from the scene of a fatal accident south of Hampden on March 31.
Development board on target
Development board on target
The Waitaki Development Board is likely to end this financial year with a small surplus after this week reporting a half-year result of a $90,238 surplus after tax.
Bridges to close for work
Bridges to close for work
The twin bridges on State Highway 82 between Kurow and Hakataramea will close for two days next week, the third closure this year.
District council without short-term insurance for underground assets
District council without short-term insurance for underground assets
The Waitaki District Council will be without insurance cover for its underground assets - water, sewerage and stormwater infrastructure - until at least June 30 because of the impact of the two Christchurch earthquakes.
Expectations for filming locations
Expectations for filming locations
Oamaru and North Otago locations could be used for a major Hollywood film starring actor Hugh Laurie.
$650,000 hall plan launched
$650,000 hall plan launched
Fundraising is about to start in earnest for redevelopment of the Omarama Memorial Hall into a community centre, with $500,000 needed for the building work and another $100,000 to $150,000 for fitting out.
Dominican sister 'devastated' chapel items gone
Dominican sister 'devastated' chapel items gone
A Dominican Sister who taught at Teschemakers College has raised concerns about the removal of statues and other items from the chapel at the former Catholic girls' boarding school.
Only one submission on company
Only one submission on company
A proposal to run the new Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail through a company owned by the Waitaki and Mackenzie district councils has attracted very little public opposition in the Waitaki district.
Network Waitaki status quo advised
Network Waitaki status quo advised
The benefits of consumers owning the North Otago electricity distribution company Network Waitaki through a trust should continue, a review of the company's ownership recommends.
Unisex toilets planned for gardens
Unisex toilets planned for gardens
A unisex toilet block is being planned for the Oamaru public gardens, part of a Waitaki District Council strategy to upgrade public toilets and close some.
Licensing trust's prospects better in 2010-11
Licensing trust's prospects better in 2010-11
The Oamaru Licensing Trust is expecting an improvement on last financial year's $512,000 loss, but actual figures will not be available until its 2010-11 annual report is audited and made public.
Bike challenge, walk-run
Bike challenge, walk-run
One of North Otago's historic properties will be opened to mountain bikers, runners and walkers on May 14.
Not taking safety for granted
Not taking safety for granted
Waitaki Road Safe, using a $350 grant, has donated 10 new helmets to replace those which are now about 14 years old.
An art in biscuits to reflect occasions
An art in biscuits to reflect occasions
Baker Richard Vinbrux is introducing a traditional European way to mark Mother's Day.