Customers upset at shops closing
Customers upset at shops closing
Alliance has confirmed it will be closing its butcher shops at Oamaru and Timaru.
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District council says no to funding new toilets
District council says no to funding new toilets at building on Doc land
A $30,000 loan for new public toilets at the Moeraki Boulders has been given short shrift by the Waitaki District Council.
WDC has change of heart over plan petition
WDC has change of heart over plan petition
Waitaki District Council has done an about-turn and will now consider a petition protesting proposed changes to its draft district plan.
Extra $145,600 voted for parking
Extra $145,600 voted for parking
The Waitaki District Council has approved additional spending on the redevelopment of carparking near the Oamaru farmers market.
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‘Changes in the market’ put housing subdivision on hold
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‘Changes in the market’ put housing subdivision on hold
A coastal housing subdivision at the north end of Oamaru is on hold as its developer cites high construction costs.
‘Excited’ to dismantle school’s pipe organ
‘Excited’ to dismantle school’s pipe organ
Dismantling a nearly 100-year-old pipe organ is a huge job.
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Chamber chimes back in step with the times
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Chamber chimes back in step with the times
Synchronisation of the chimes in the Waitaki District Council chambers clock tower has been corrected in the past week after things went awry.
Motorcycle rally in honour of young woman
Motorcycle rally in honour of young woman who died unexpectedly
A motorcycle rally in honour of a young woman saw about 50 riders turn out to celebrate her life.
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Foodbank manager steps down at 94
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Foodbank manager, 94, steps down
The co-founder of the Oamaru Combined Churches Foodbank has retired as its manager - at 94.
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Life, work of Otago’s literary daughter celebrated
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Life, work of Otago’s literary daughter celebrated
The legacy and centennial of the birth of a writer internationally feted but very much of Oamaru, is being celebrated with a series of events.
Rally celebrates young woman's life
Rally celebrates young woman's life
A motorcycle rally in honour of a young North Otago woman resulted in about 50 motorcyclists turning out to celebrate her life.
Half-century of protecting Weston
Half-century of protecting Weston
The man who helped raise the Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade nearly 50 years ago has been honoured for his long dedication.
Reserve carpark work under way
Reserve carpark work under way
Better carparking is coming at the lower entrance to the Cape Wanbrow reserve off Test Street.
‘New ways of working’ under council restructure
‘New ways of working’ under council restructure
The Waitaki District Council will operate with 191 full-time-equivalent employees once it has completed its "transformation" in eight months.
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Lengthy petition to be debated
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Lengthy petition to be debated
A standing order quibble over a petition signed by hundreds of Waitaki ratepayers exceeding a required 150 word count is set to be debated next week.
Govt needs to do its bit for communities: mayor
Govt needs to do its bit for communities: mayor
The government needs to stop lecturing and meet local government halfway to ensure viable communities, Waitaki District Mayor Gary Kircher says.
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Firefighter honoured for 50 years’ service
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Firefighter honoured for 50 years’ service
The man who helped raise the Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade nearly 50 years ago has been honoured for his long dedication.
Customers upset at shops closing
Customers upset at shops closing
Alliance has confirmed it will be closing its local butcher shops at Oamaru and Timaru.
Road may be abandoned as part of managed retreat
Road may be abandoned as part of managed retreat
The Waitaki District Council is considering abandoning a beachside road as it weighs up spending money on a route which appears to be falling into the sea.
North Otago farmer appointed associate director at FMG
North Otago farmer appointed associate director at FMG
FMG has appointed Jackie Dalziel, of North Otago, to the associate director position on its board.