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Rare colossal squid to be displayed at museum
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Rare colossal squid to be displayed at museum
A glimpse into the life of one of the more mysterious ocean creatures on the planet will soon be seen in Oamaru.
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Apology to survivors by PM ‘very emotional’
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Apology to survivors by PM ‘very emotional’
"It was very emotional."
Village set to repay council
Village set to repay council
Observatory Village Lifecare Limited is set to repay the Waitaki District Council $15.6million of core funding and conclude its $2.5m short-term loan facility in January.
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St Patrick’s set to reopen doors in late January
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St Patrick’s set to reopen doors in late January
A significant Oamaru landmark will not be reopening in time for Christmas following a $1.4million refit.
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McCone unhappy resolution simply ‘bureaucratic process’
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McCone unhappy resolution simply ‘bureaucratic process’
Release of the draft Waitaki District Plan for public submissions is inching closer.
WBHS pupils learn of benefits of cleaner ecosystem
WBHS pupils learn of benefits of cleaner ecosystem
Waitaki Boys High School has held its first enviroschools day focusing on the benefits of a cleaner ecosystem.
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Dog complaints down, but more ‘menacing’
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Dog complaints down, but more ‘menacing’
The number of dogs classified as "menacing" in Waitaki increased by 100% during 2023-24.
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Ara student ‘overwhelmed’ by award
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Ara student ‘overwhelmed’ by award
A dedicated Oamaru nursing student has won a top award.
Highlanders visit nine schools
Highlanders visit nine schools
It may be summer, but rugby was on the brain for Waitaki school pupils last week.
Wetland’s transformation from ‘just a bog’
Wetland’s transformation from ‘just a bog’
There is always something happening at the Duntroon Wetlands.
More than $80,000 from two WDC funds distributed
More than $80,000 from two WDC funds distributed
The Waitaki District Council has announced the recipients for heritage and waste minimisation funding almost two months after it made its decision.
Variety of issues covered in interesting exhibitions
Variety of issues covered in interesting exhibitions
A slew of interesting exhibitions are open at the Forrester Gallery.
‘Fabulous support’ for nurses’ demonstration
‘Fabulous support’ for nurses’ demonstration
Striking Oamaru Te Whatu Ora nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and kaimahi hauora got toots of support from the public this week.
Cybersecurity expert educates community
Cybersecurity expert educates community
John Parsons is on a mission to make sure the next generation are safe online.
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School and council clash over news of nitrate contamination of water
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School and council clash over news of nitrate contamination of water
The Waimate District Council has hit back at claims it did not notify a school its water was undrinkable.
'High price’ for going free range
‘Paying high price’ for going free range
New Zealand is "paying a high price" for a shift to free-range practices, a former poultry farmer alleges, as concerns emerge about a second Otago egg farm.
Poultry farm staff going through ‘tough time’
Poultry farm staff going through ‘tough time’
Staff at a poultry farm in East Otago are going through a "really tough time" as at least half the birds on site - 80,000 - are due to be culled amid an outbreak of avian flu.
Council seeking new designs after mix-up
Council seeking new designs after mix-up
Waitaki District Council staff are re-engaging with a design consultancy firm after its new $95,000 logo was found to have an uncanny likeness to that used by a sustainable wool business.
Bird flu: Spread between sheds 'not unexpected'
Bird flu: Spread between sheds 'not unexpected'
Biosecurity New Zealand says it was "not unexpected" that avian flu has spread to another part of a Moeraki poultry farm already infected.
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Road work surprises resident
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Road work surprises resident
A banging pile-driver installing posts for gates was how a Waitaki business owner found out the road past their front gate was not reopening anytime soon.