Brendon McMahon

Criticism of the Waitaki District Council’s $4.5million-plus restructure is "unfortunate’ according to its chief executive, but they are pressing on.

A 357-signature petition opposing the Waitaki District Council’s plans to transform its libraries into community "hubs" has been delivered.

A "battle cry" to keep full hospital services in North Otago is still required.

A 357-signature petition opposing the Waitaki District Council’s plan to transform its libraries into community "hubs" has been delivered.

Oamaru Hospital has a new governance structure.

The Mayor of Waitaki has rejected as "a slur" an argument that his council is simply "following orders" over the directive to add fluoride to the public water supply.

Criticism of the Waitaki District Council’s $4.5 million-plus "transformation" restructuring is "unfortunate", according to its chief executive, but it is pressing on.

Excavation of the historic fly tipping problem along North Otago's Beach Road has netted about 20,000 tonnes of old rubbish — 8000 tonnes more than was estimated.

A variety of projects are on the go in Kakanui as volunteers improve amenities in the coastal township.

Hundreds feted a pint-sized steam locomotive in Oamaru at the weekend as it turned 100.

The arrival of a $1.8million waste disposal levy bill has prompted a Waitaki district councillor to question carrying out measures against climate change in a reactive fashion.

The Tribal Nations motorcycle community will stage a support ride for Youthline in Oamaru next week.

Hundreds feted a pint-sized steam locomotive in Oamaru at the weekend as it turned 100.

Some Waitaki District roads and at least half a million dollars of weather-related repairs are expected after flooding in early October.

The Waitaki District Council has "temporarily paused" fluoridation.