Search intensifies for missing man
Search intensifies for missing man
There is a heightened police presence in and around Waimate this week while a search operation in relation to the disappearance of Anaru Moana is under way.
Rebecca Ryan
Deck timber replacement going ‘well’
Deck timber replacement going ‘well’
Stage two of a project to replace the decking on Holmes Wharf is "progressing well to budget and schedule", Waitaki District Council property manager Renee Julius says.
Whitestone Contracting celebrates 30 years
Whitestone Contracting celebrates 30 years
It's not often that all Whitestone Contracting staff drop what they’re doing for a whole day.
Network Waitaki chief hails ‘fantastic result’
Network Waitaki chief hails ‘fantastic result’
A $4.6 million after-tax net profit for Network Waitaki, in a year of disruption and uncertainty, is a "fantastic result" for the company, chief executive Geoff Douch says.
Complaint to Ombudsman about consultation process
Complaint to Ombudsman about consultation process
The Friends of Oamaru Harbour have filed a complaint with the Ombudsman challenging the Waitaki District Council’s Forrester Heights consultation process and decision to explore options for a sale.
Geopark assessors welcomed with a ‘very special’ powhiri
Geopark assessors welcomed with a ‘very special’ powhiri
For Unesco Global Geopark assessors Nikolaos Zouros and Anchel Belmonte, being welcomed to the Waitaki district with a powhiri at Moeraki marae was a "very special" and "beautiful" experience.
Geopark evaluation begins
Geopark evaluation begins
International evaluators have arrived in the Waitaki district to consider the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark’s application to become the first Unesco Global Geopark in New Zealand.
Skifield opens with great expectations for big snow
Skifield opens with great expectations for big snow
Lake Ohau Lodge and Ohau Snow Fields are ready to welcome the first skiers and boarders of the season.
Relief as just one cheese needs new name under EU deal
Relief as just one cheese needs new name under EU deal
When you say cheese, your feta had better be Greek.
Control of water supplies debated
Control of water supplies debated
The Waitaki District Council and Corriedale Water Management Ltd (CWML) need to mutually accept a different approach is required to manage Awamoko’s, Kauru Hill’s, Tokarahi’s and Windsor’s water...
Council vote backs exploring Forrester Heights sale
Council vote backs exploring Forrester Heights sale
Waitaki district councillors have voted 6-3 in favour of exploring options to sell some or all of Forrester Heights.
Waitaki district rates rise 7.53%
Waitaki district rates rise 7.53%
It is confirmed — Waitaki ratepayers will face a 7.53% rates increase this year.
Forrester Heights: Report at odds with submissions
Forrester Heights: Report at odds with submissions
Despite the majority of submissions supporting reserve status for Forrester Heights, a report being presented to Waitaki District councillors today recommends a sale.
Seed cleaning ingenuity earns global spotlight
Seed cleaning ingenuity earns global spotlight
From a shed in Awamoko, Johnny Neill is getting global attention as he grows his mobile seed cleaning empire.
Matariki brings school community together
Matariki brings school community together
Te Pakihi o Maru’s Matariki celebrations were also an opportunity to welcome the school community back for the first time this year.
North Otago pursuit ends with dog bite and arrest
North Otago pursuit ends with dog bite and arrest
A police pursuit that started south of Oamaru this afternoon ended with a bite from a police dog and an arrest.
Pasifika festival popular
Pasifika festival popular
Old Boys and Athletic Marist were fierce enemies on the field on Saturday, but off the field the two Oamaru rugby clubs joined forces to organise a Pasifika festival for the community.
Furniture company ends 40-year run
Furniture company ends 40-year run
Tucked away in an alley off Harbour St, Willetts Furniture has been quietly achieving in Oamaru for 40 years.
Roof a milestone for project
Roof a milestone for project
Road Metals’ new Oamaru workshop and office development is starting to take shape.
School pushes for walkway so children can stay safe
School pushes for walkway so children can stay safe
Ardgowan School does not want to play a waiting game when children’s lives are at risk, board of trustees presiding member Simon Berry says.