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Council agrees to keep exploring joint water entity
The Waitaki District Council has agreed to continue exploring the formation of a joint water services entity, potentially involving seven councils from the central South Island.
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Travellers sent wrong way
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Travellers sent wrong way
Risks to unsuspecting travellers due to the closure of the scenic coastal highway immediately south of Oamaru are causing worry.
A&P show ‘the Oscars’ for North Otago’s farming community
A&P show ‘the Oscars’ for North Otago’s farming community
The North Otago A&P Show has been described as the Oscars for farmers.
Largely untroubled in roads to victory
Largely untroubled in roads to victory
Glenavy, Union and Oamaru each had relatively comfortable victories in the Borton Cup on Saturday.
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'I'm not an ogre': Palmerston landlord hits back over buildings
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'I'm not an ogre': Palmerston landlord hits back over buildings
A resolution to unhappiness about the state of Palmerston’s town centre is in the wind.
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Academic accolade shocks student
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Academic accolade shocks student
"I’m still in shock."
Churches uniting for World Day of Prayer
Churches uniting for World Day of Prayer
The Oamaru Christian community will come together in a fortnight for the annual World Day of Prayer.
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‘Positive’ meeting spurs optimism
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‘Positive’ meeting spurs optimism
A resolution to address ongoing unhappiness about the state of Palmerston’s town centre is under way, following a meeting between key stakeholders and community representatives.
Incentive to register security cams
Incentive to register security cams
Crime prevention in North Otago could be enhanced if hundreds of privately installed security cameras are registered.
Floor plan for event centre back on agenda
Floor plan for event centre back on agenda
Here we go again.
Views sought on community halls
Views sought on community halls
Do you really need that community hall?
Keeping it in the family
Keeping it in the family
Argentinian exchange student Justi Rossi visited Waitaki Girls’ High School last week.
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Chinese tourists flocking to Oamaru
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Chinese tourists flocking to Oamaru
Waitaki is proving a hit with Chinese tourists, with Tourism Waitaki’s November Destination Management Report showing the district bucking national trends. Spending by Chinese visitors grew by 20%...
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Health hub making progress
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Health hub making progress
A purpose-built community health hub to serve the Waitaki and Hakataramea valleys is progressing.
Girls' school playground assault shocks staff
'Appalled': Playground assault at Waitaki Girls' leaves staff in shock
An assault on the grounds of an Otago school has left staff and students appalled.
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Indian High Commissioner attends flying school dinner
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Indian High Commissioner attends flying school dinner
Oamaru flew high this week with a visit from the Indian High Commissioner to New Zealand.
$7m extension of Forrester Gallery almost ready to start
$7m extension of Forrester Gallery almost ready to start
A contractor has been appointed for the $7 million extension of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery.
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Threat of violence puts council HQ into lockdown
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Threat of violence puts council HQ into lockdown
A threat of physical violence to Waitaki District Council staff resulted in the council’s Oamaru headquarters being put into lockdown yesterday afternoon.
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Trial of Thames St pedestrian zone
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Trial of Thames St pedestrian zone begins today
The Waitaki District Council has ratified a six-week trial of pedestrianisation in the Oamaru CBD.
National Lamb Day goes down well
National Lamb Day goes down well
More than 250 people whiled away a sunny day at Totara Estate on Saturday for National Lamb Day 2025.