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Online water monitoring of nitrates begins
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Online water monitoring of nitrates begins
Work to rectify a drinking-water supply issue at Glenavy is progressing, the Waimate District Council says.
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Success for local whisky distiller in world awards
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Success for local whisky distiller in world awards
Oamaru has a habit of punching above its weight and now a local whisky company has made its mark on the world stage.
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Community views change windfarm
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Community views change windfarm
The layout of a proposed windfarm at Kurow is being changed following community feedback.
Mobile surgery treats over 1500 locals
Mobile surgery treats over 1500 locals
A mobile surgical unit regularly visiting Oamaru for more than 20 years has now served more than 1500 local people.
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Health shuttle still possible, mayor says
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Health shuttle still possible, mayor says
A health shuttle for North Otago may yet proceed after Hato Hone St John indicated a year ago it would be unable to set anything up.
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St Joseph’s to move to St Kevin’s
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St Joseph’s to move to St Kevin’s
A $3million-plus redevelopment of St Joseph’s School in Oamaru on a new site at St Kevin’s College has been formally announced.
Tornado-like winds wreck Oamaru planes
Tornado-like winds wreck Oamaru planes
Severe winds flipped and destroyed three tied-down planes at the New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA) in North Otago.
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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High School ‘horrendous’
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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High School ‘horrendous’
A 14-year-old girl had her head "smashed" into the ground by an older student in the second assault on the grounds of Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month.
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
A sparkling sea of gleaming cars were on display at the North Otago A&P Car Show yesterday.
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ORC questioned over estuary’s health
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ORC questioned over estuary’s health
Lack of flow and algae in the Kakanui River estuary this summer is worrying locals.
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Geopark expert calls for more council support
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Geopark expert calls for more council support
The Waitaki District Council is being urged to do more to support the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.
Fundraising passes $29m mark
Fundraising passes $29m mark
Fundraising for the new Network Waitaki Event Centre has just pushed past "the $29million mark".
Flower show a blooming success
Flower show a blooming success
Flower power is alive and well in Kurow.
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Call for WDC to do more to support geopark
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Call for WDC to do more to support geopark
The Waitaki District Council is being urged to do more to support the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.
May guest speaker at harness awards
May guest speaker at harness awards
The Otago Harness Racing Awards this weekend will celebrate the 2024 season.
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Road closure confusion causing concern
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Road closure confusion causing concern
The risks posed to unsuspecting travellers due to the closure of Beach Rd are causing worry.
Chinese tourists back in force
Chinese tourists back in force
Waitaki is proving a hit with Chinese tourists, with Tourism Waitaki’s November Destination Management Report showing the district bucking national trends.
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Case for kerbside collection tabled
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Case for kerbside collection tabled
A business case for kerbside collections in Waitaki may be a job for a new council.
Toy library encouraging people to check it out
Toy library encouraging people to check it out
This week is Toy Library Awareness Week and the North Otago Toy Library is encouraging the public to pop in for a look.
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Price of power to rise 20%
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Price of power to rise 20%
Electricity prices for Network Waitaki consumers will hike up about 20%, effective from April 1.