Gardens’ ponds to be cleaned
Gardens’ ponds to be cleaned
Oamaru Gardens’ ponds will be cleaned out soon, Waitaki District Council project manager Mark Burgher confirmed this week.
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Toilet block at Moeraki Boulders approved
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Toilet block at Moeraki Boulders approved
The spectacle of visitors caught short at one of the South Island’s most renowned visitor sites will be wiped away when new toilets are installed.
Treatment plant source of avian botulism
Treatment plant source of avian botulism
An outbreak of avian botulism killing more than 1000 birds near the Waikouaiti Estuary spread from a council-operated wastewater treatment plant.
‘End of era’ as Nth Otago church up for sale
‘End of an era’ as historic North Otago church put up for sale
A historic church in North Otago has "run out of parishioners".
Crews take no chances with Ōhau fire
Crews take no chances with Ōhau fire
Fire and Emergency NZ (Fenz) did not take any chances today when a vegetation fire was reported near Lake Ōhau.
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Q&A session to address route
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Q&A session to address route
The mayor of Waitaki district believes a partial reinstatement of the controversially closed coastal route south of Oamaru is possible — although what ratepayers favour has yet to be seen.
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Planter art brings community together
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Planter art brings community together
Wet weather in Oamaru did not stop the community from doing their best Banksy impersonations.
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Council approves construction of new toilet block
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Council approves construction of new toilet block
The spectacle of visitors caught short at one of the South Island’s most iconic visitor sites will be wiped away when new toilets are installed.
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Mixed reaction as new options released for district logo
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Mixed reaction as new options released for district logo
The Waitaki District Council has released a second round of options for a new district logo for future marketing of the district in the wake of a near breach of copyright and a controversy last year.
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Fluoridation not a choice, mayor says
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Fluoridation not a choice, mayor says
Fluoridation of Oamaru’s water supply is a case of following the law or "face the consequences", Waitaki District Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Community irked by run-down state of commercial buildings
Community irked by run-down state of commercial buildings
If a tumbleweed drifted down the main street of Palmerston it might not be out of place.
Reunion to mark anniversary
Reunion to mark anniversary
A family reunion to honour the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Bulleid family in Oamaru will take place this weekend.
For sale again: Lake Waitaki Village
For sale again: Lake Waitaki Village
If you have ever wanted to own an entire village, now is your chance.
Dry weather causing fire risk
Dry weather causing fire risk
The fire risk across the Waitaki District is now elevated, as summer finally kicks in for the region.
Fluoride back in Oamaru’s water
Fluoride back in Oamaru’s water
Fluoridation of Oamaru’s water supply is back on nearly four months after it was temporarily stopped by the Waitaki District Council.
Mayor defends cost of New Year’s party
Mayor defends cost of New Year’s party
It is a "nice to have" or a "good addition to the events calendar".
Dinosaur fun for young and old
Dinosaur fun for young and old
Oamaru is going prehistoric this weekend.
Fire brigades record busy year
Fire brigades record busy year
Last year was another big one for volunteer fire brigades in the Waitaki District.
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