Submission bid to save school
Submission bid to save school
Otepopo School parents and staff have prepared a submission for Education Minister Anne Tolley stating their "unequivocal desire" for the school to remain open.
Sally Rae
Kids wrap up ancient embalmers' task
Kids wrap up ancient embalmers' task
Photo by Sally Rae.
Toilet paper was in hot demand at the What Next school holiday programme in Oamaru this week.
Children were divided into groups and each group had to wrap their "mummy" using three rolls of toilet paper.
The mummies had to be covered so they had no clothing or skin showing, and they then had to take part in a race, without the wrapping coming undone.
Market seeks more support
Market seeks more support
More stalls and more visitors is the message from organisers of a monthly market at the Oamaru Garrison Band hall.
Oamaru man nabbed after 21 years
Oamaru man nabbed after 21 years
The long arm of the law has finally caught up with an Oamaru man on a 21-year-old arrest warrant.
Fallen tree cause of three crashes
Fallen tree cause of three crashes
A tree which fell across State Highway 85, near Dunback, caused three separate accidents, with one involving the fire appliance which went to the aid of a couple who had crashed into the tree.
Otago red-deer trophy heads to be displayed
Otago red-deer trophy heads to be displayed
Red deer trophy heads taken from the famous Otago herd will be on display in Oamaru this weekend.
Mud-plug to become annual fixture
Mud-plug to become annual fixture
Mud - as well as petrol - was almost flowing through the veins of those taking part in North Otago's first four-wheel-drive mud-plug on Saturday.
Business group wins accolade
Business group wins accolade
The Oamaru Her Business Network has been named in the top two networks in New Zealand at the recent Bloom Her Business forum and awards in Auckland.
Maserati added to job list
Maserati added to job list
"It's another nice job," Oamaru motor body builder Rod Tempero says, rather nonchalantly, as he admires a very rare Maserati which could be worth close to $1 million once restored.
Sale gives chance to upgrade hall
Sale gives chance to upgrade hall
The sale of the Omarama Medical Centre has created an opportunity to "start the ball rolling" to substantially upgrade the town's memorial hall, Ahuriri Community Board chairman Craig Dawson says.
New timetable for air services
New timetable for air services
A new timetable for Oamaru's air service will start on July 20.
Ex-All Black challenges drink culture
Ex-All Black challenges drink culture
Norm Hewitt loves how the North Otago community is taking ownership of the alcohol issue.
Observatory ready for reopening
Observatory ready for reopening
Stargazers are looking forward to the reopening of Oamaru's Stoke St observatory after a two-year closure.
Water supply given Aa grading
Water supply given Aa grading
The Waitaki District Council is toasting its new Ministry of Health Aa grading for the Oamaru water supply - a far cry from seven years ago when it was rated Ee.
District council confirms rate increase of 3.6%
District council confirms rate increase of 3.6%
The Waitaki District Council yesterday adopted its 2009-19 Waitaki Community Plan, confirming a 3.6% increase in its overall rates take for the next financial year.
Network Waitaki has net surplus
Network Waitaki has net surplus
North Otago power lines company Network Waitaki has returned a net surplus after tax of $2.6 million for the financial year ending March 31.
Veteran keen on memorial
Veteran keen on memorial
Wild horses could not keep Stan Wilson away from the rededication of the Boer War monument in Oamaru on Saturday.
Memorial rededicated in safer spot
Memorial rededicated in safer spot
It was, as special guest Shirley Gillies said, a monumental occasion.
Raising the profile of poultry
Raising the profile of poultry
There were roosters everywhere at Hilderthorpe yesterday - and not a French rugby supporter in sight.
Oamaru visit by new CEO
Oamaru visit by new CEO
Otago Southland Employers Association's new chief executive John Scandrett will visit Oamaru tomorrow as part of a "connect-and-consult process".