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Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu

Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere Justin Tipa outside wharenui Uenuku at Moeraki. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu

2025 marks a significant time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu, with a strong focus on community growth, cultural visibility and environmental sustainability, its Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere (chairman) says.

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Property values inch up 0.3% in quarter

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Property values inch up 0.3% in quarter

Property values have been kept at a virtual standstill this summer in the Waitaki district.

High tea to mark International Women’s Day

Oamaru Coffee Club guest speakers (front from left) May Ludemann and Lois McMillan surrounded by...

High tea to mark International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day was marked early, and in style, in North Otago with about 100 members of the Oamaru Coffee Club celebrating local women’s stories with a high tea.

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Ex-deputy mayor puts hat in ring

Waitaki district mayoralty candidate Melanie Tavendale. PHOTO: BRENDON MCMAHON

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Ex-deputy mayor puts hat in ring

The race for the Waitaki district mayoralty is on.

Geopark trust elects new leaders

Newly elected Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust chairman Mauriri Kimura-McGlinchey.

Geopark trust elects new leaders

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust is under new leadership.

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NZTA stormwater system cause of flooding: council

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NZTA stormwater system cause of flooding: council

Issues with the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi stormwater system are behind flooding issues at Kurow.

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Residents and ratepayers group gaining support

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Residents and ratepayers group gaining support

Support for a resident and ratepayer group to fight provisions in a new district plan for the Waitaki district is growing.

WDC, Doc disagree on park status

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. PHOTO: ODT FILES

WDC, Doc disagree on park status

Is Awamoa Park a reserve?

Sharing sustainable tips

Sustainable living advocates Kate and Tim Hall. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Sharing sustainable tips

Want to learn more about how to live sustainably and perhaps score some eco goodies?

Huge turnout at Rippa rugby

Kakanui School pupil Fleur Anderson, 9, tries to evade the Oamaru Intermediate School defender....

Huge turnout at Rippa rugby

Rugby fever is building in Oamaru.

Cricket winner at WBHS

Oamaru ANZ branch manager Philippa Mackenzie and IT manager James Braid present $2000 worth of...

Cricket winner at WBHS

Waitaki Boys’ High School has received $2000 worth of gear from ANZ.

WBS, SKC combine for four medals

The Waitaki Boys’ High School u18 coxed four crew of (from left) coxswain George Smith, Jett...

WBS, SKC combine for four medals

New colours, same goal.

Young swimmers in fine form at Makos festival

The Oamaru Swim Club girls 12 and under relay team (from left) Maggie Sutherland, Scarlett Jones,...

Young swimmers in fine form at Makos festival

The Oamaru Swim Club sent nine swimmers to the Makos Junior Festival in Dunedin last weekend.

Coach returns for skills session

Rugby Bricks founder and coach Peter Breen demonstrates a passing drill during a skills session...

Coach returns for skills session

There is no place like home.

Ashcroft back in action

North Otago shooting guard Danyon Ashcroft has signed with the Otago Nuggets for the coming NBL...

Ashcroft back in action

Danyon Ashcroft is back.

Sprinter riding crest of wave

North Otago Schuyler Orr (far right) with his 4x100m relay team-mates (from left) Shay Veitch,...

Sprinter riding crest of wave

Schuyler Orr is speed.

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School assaults prompt disciplinary action

Waitaki Girls’ High School. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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School assaults prompt disciplinary action

Two assaults at Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month have prompted action from the board of trustees.

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Record number of submissions

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Record number of submissions

Submissions to the draft Waitaki District Council long-term plan have been described as "record breaking".

Carnage as car collides with cattle

Carnage as car collides with cattle

A crash between two cars and multiple cattle has brought traffic on SH1 north of Dunedin to one lane as emergency services work to clean up the carnage.

Jobs lost as Palmerston sawmill closes

Hewvan Timber in Palmerston, which is closing down. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Jobs lost as Palmerston sawmill closes

A dozen jobs have been lost in an East Otago town as a sawmill closes after nearly 40 years.

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