St John faces resistance to plans at public meeting
St John faces resistance to plans at public meeting
An at times testy crowd gathered at Oamaru Library this week to hear St John's plans for a new purpose-built ambulance station at Awamoa Park.
Hamish MacLean
Warning after Oamaru prowler returns
Warning after Oamaru prowler returns
Oamaru residents should ensure their homes and vehicles are locked after a prowler was again reported in the town, police say.
Bird strike thought cause of power outage
Bird strike thought cause of power outage
A bird may have caused up to 8000 North Otago homes and businesses to go without electricity for several hours yesterday afternoon, after a circuit tripped at Transpower's Oamaru substation.
Power back on after big outage in North Otago
Power back on after big outage in North Otago
Power has been restored to Oamaru and other outlying areas in North Otago following a big outage from early this afternoon.
Plastic recycling financially and functionally falls apart
Plastic recycling financially and functionally falls apart
Finding a solution to the Waitaki Resource Recovery Trust's current cash crunch could mean Waitaki residents will have to bin plastics they now recycle.
Cr Garvan standing aside due to travel aspirations
Cr Garvan standing aside due to travel aspirations
Four-term Waitaki district councillor Peter Garvan will not seek re-election in the coming local body elections.
Global Geopark bid delayed 'to do this right'
Global Geopark bid delayed 'to do this right'
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust has withdrawn its application to become a Unesco Global Geopark.
More than 200 visit centre
More than 200 visit centre
More than 200 people came through the doors at the Oamaru Islamic Centre yesterday to find out more about the Islamic faith and the people who practise the religion in Oamaru.
Community remembers those lost in Sri Lankan bombings
Community remembers those lost in Sri Lankan bombings
A crowd of about 60 people gathered in Lower Thames St, in front of Oamaru's courthouse, yesterday, to remember the more than 250 people killed in the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.
Recycling operation to undergo review
Recycling operation to undergo review
As "mountains" of recyclable materials sit at the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park in Oamaru, the Waitaki Resource Recovery Trust says it is reviewing its operation in order to maintain a service.
Penguin clocks up 500km at sea
Penguin clocks up 500km at sea
The young adult male Fiordland crested penguin, or tawaki, released from Oamaru earlier this month, has travelled about 500km in just over two weeks at sea.
Gasworks building contamination reviewed
Gasworks building contamination reviewed
Doc says it's working closely with KiwiRail, the Otago Regional Council and the Waitaki District Council to investigate the historic contamination of the former Oamaru gasworks site.
Airport plan fairly simple, mayor says
Airport plan fairly simple, mayor says
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher does not like the term "master plan" for the new plan proposed for Oamaru Airport.
Shag viewing area dependent on plan
Shag viewing area dependent on plan
Approved projects at Oamaru Harbour are not on hold as the Waitaki District Council prepares a master plan for the area.
Next steps
Next steps
Construction at the entrance to Oamaru Harbour could continue for the next two months, Waitaki District Council assets group manager Neil Jorgensen says.
Harbour participants selected
Harbour participants selected
The 20 "informed participants" to take part in next month's Oamaru Harbour master plan workshops have been chosen by the Waitaki District Council.
Club ownership of ramps recommended
Club ownership of ramps recommended
The two boat ramps beside the slipway at Oamaru Harbour are property of the North Otago Yacht and Power Boat Club, the Waitaki District Council's harbour area committee has agreed.
Enthusiast dreams of extending railway
Enthusiast dreams of extending railway
Oamaru Steam and Rail general manager Harry Andrew has a dream.
Gasworks building’s days are numbered
Gasworks building’s days are numbered
KiwiRail has confirmed its old gasworks building in Humber St will be demolished. The two- to three-week process will begin on Monday, strategic land use general manager Stephanie Campbell says.
Comfort stop upgrade for popular spot
Comfort stop upgrade for popular spot
The beach at Katiki Straight is a popular stop for visitors.