Colourful anti-bullying message
Colourful anti-bullying message
Breen Construction staff (from left) Lahni Hivafa, Lenny Varu and Juni Fakatoufifita proudly wear pink shirts in support of an anti-bullying movement.
Rebecca Ryan
Answers sought about proposed plant
Answers sought about proposed plant
"It's like a prison, no-one wants that in their backyard."
Many opinions on Forrester Heights
Many opinions on Forrester Heights
Waitaki residents have had their say on the future of Forrester Heights in large numbers.
Submitters’ requests in person wide-ranging
Submitters’ requests in person wide-ranging
Govt reforms, road safety, tourism and economic development, funding agreements and climate change were among issues raised this week when the Waitaki District Council heard spoken submissions on its annual plan.
Sinking lid for pokies approved
Sinking lid for pokies approved
Fears it will lead to the loss of an essential source of community funding and a last-minute attempt by a Waitaki district councillor failed to persuade his colleagues not to slowly reduce the...
Former local govt hopeful shoved bailiff
Former local govt hopeful shoved bailiff
A former Waitaki mayoral, council and community board candidate has been found guilty of assault, after unsuccessfully defending himself in court.
Event centre decisions to be made
Event centre decisions to be made
The Waitaki District Council has some important decisions to make regarding the new Waitaki Event Centre — and time is of the essence.
‘Full-on’ few days for volunteers
‘Full-on’ few days for volunteers
An army of university students will converge on Oamaru this weekend.
WDHS pushes to make financial reports clearer
WDHS pushes to make financial reports clearer
Waitaki District Health Services (WDHS) is challenging a ruling by the auditor-general, in a bid to provide greater transparency and accountability.
Pacific health input ‘so important’
Pacific health input ‘so important’
Getting the Oamaru community’s input into the development of a new national Pacific health plan is "so important", Ministry of Health Pacific health director Gerardine Clifford-Lidstone says.
Draft Waitaki district plan ready for reaction
Draft Waitaki district plan ready for reaction
After more than seven years of behind-the-scenes work, the Waitaki District Council’s draft district plan is ready to be released for public feedback.
Treasures among books already donated for sale
Treasures among books already donated for sale
Books are fast piling up for this year’s Bookarama.
Hallmarks harmony, hardwork
Hallmarks harmony, hardwork
Pat and Gordon McCallum do not believe they have ever had a real argument.
Fewer submissions over annual plan could be 'consultation fatigue'
Fewer submissions over annual plan could be 'consultation fatigue'
"Consultation fatigue" could be the reason for lower-than-usual interest in the Waitaki District Council’s annual plan this year, Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Helping communities new Whitestone chief's focus
Helping communities new Whitestone chief's focus
Taking on the chief executive role at Whitestone Contracting felt like the "natural" next step for Paul Bisset.
Council to consider draft development plan
Council to consider draft development plan
A report on Waitaki’s "ambitious" new economic development strategy will be presented to councillors next month.
Boys banned over threat, abuse
Boys banned over threat, abuse
Two boys have been banned from the Waitaki Aquatic Centre after threatening another pool user and abusing staff yesterday.
Mystery meteorite at school
Mystery meteorite at school
Excitement levels at Ardgowan School were out of this world yesterday.
Hunters urged to prepare for duck season
Hunters urged to prepare for duck season
The annual duck-shooting season is fast approaching and Fish & Game says early preparation is key to getting things right on opening weekend.
Trapping programme to involve community in catching predators
Trapping programme to involve community in catching predators
The Department of Conservation (Doc) and the Waitaki Menzshed have joined forces in a bid to reduce predator numbers in Oamaru — and now they are calling on the community to do their bit, too.