Rare law change waives $1.4m bill for WDC
A rare parliamentary law change has waived a potential $1.4m bill relating to environmental cleanup work that left a 2.2km stretch of scenic coast road at Kakanui unusable.
'Amazing support': Community rallies for Billy
'Amazing support': Community rallies for Billy
The mum of an Oamaru 2-year-old with a rare brain disorder has been overwhelmed by the level of community support for a fundraiser.
Youth jobs programme ‘fantastic success story’
Youth jobs programme ‘fantastic success story’
A scheme helping young Waitaki people has been a "fantastic" success story, Mayor Gary Kircher says.
MP’s office picketed over equity bill
MP’s office picketed over equity bill
Protesters in Oamaru have made their feelings known over changes to workplace regulations.
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'Russian Roulette': Action on speed limits demanded
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'Russian Roulette': Action on speed limits demanded
Hampden’s location on the state highway makes it an ideal stop-off for truckies and tired motorists, but with the busy road cutting the township in half, it is a big safety worry for residents.
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Young politician aims to revive youth wing
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Young politician aims to revive youth wing
In 2023, Ethan Reille was hoping to become NZ's youngest politician. Almost two years later, he's still knee-deep in politics.
Community input sought over water
Community input sought over water
Waitaki District Council will consult the community on becoming part of a four-way "coalition of the willing" behind a multi-district water services entity.
Rents up, fewer places available
Rents up, fewer places available
The supply of rental properties in Oamaru has dropped and rents are up $65 a week, new data shows.
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Spate of violent crime ‘unusual’ for Oamaru
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Spate of violent crime ‘unusual’ for Oamaru
A spate of violent crime on the streets of Oamaru this month is unusual, police say.
Councillor to throw hat back in the ring
Councillor to throw hat back in the ring
Papakaio's Kevin Malcolm is "excited to go again", standing for a third term as regional councillor, but hopes the upcoming local body elections will also see him joined by more councillors whose...
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Company fined for wetland herbicide damage
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Company fined for wetland herbicide damage
A North Otago helicopter company has been fined for spraying glyphosate-laced herbicide over a swathe of native plants at a Waitaki Valley wetland, actions that will take up two 20 years to undo, documents reveal.
Long-term resident enters race
Long-term resident enters race
A man who has made Oamaru his long-term home is putting his hand up for mayor.
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Lower speed limits wanted
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Lower speed limits wanted
Hampden's location on State Highway 1 makes it an ideal stop-off for truckies and tired motorists but the busy road cutting the township in half is a safety worry for residents.
Exhibition made possible by bequest
Exhibition made possible by bequest
Forrester Gallery has an exhibit of new and contemporary works that reflect the "wider diversity" of the Waitaki District, thanks to a bequest.
Next moves by councils over water
Next moves by councils over water
The next step has been taken by the alliance of four southern councils over water operations.
Hospice hub one-stop shop for North Otago
Hospice hub one-stop shop for North Otago
The hub is back.
Family reunited in graveside ceremony
Family reunited in graveside ceremony
A fitting tribute reunited a well-known scout leader and former Oamaru Mail worker with his departed grandfather and missing father.
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'Priceless' medal found at Oamaru recycling centre
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'Priceless' medal found at Oamaru recycling centre
The mystery of a "priceless" medal found at the Oamaru recycling centre and given to the family of a World War 2 soldier has partly been solved.
Gambling review halted despite record pokies losses
Gambling review halted despite record pokies losses
The Waitaki District Council has halted a review of its gambling policy, despite record poker machine losses.
Experts share ideas on protecting penguins
Experts share ideas on protecting penguins
More than 100 passionate penguin experts descended on Oamaru last week for the town’s biggest Penguin Symposium.
