SUBSCRIBER Under-pressure council staff facing abuse A period of "extreme change" is creating pressure on Waitaki District Council staff.
‘Status quo’ council proposal receives few submissions ‘Status quo’ council proposal receives few submissions Just 11 people made submissions on the Waitaki District Council representation review.
Pond clearance may be too costly Pond clearance may be too costly Clearing sludge and sedimentation from the Oamaru Public Gardens is expected to cost $300,000.
Illicit dumping threatening effluent sites Illicit dumping threatening effluent sites The future of two roadside stock effluent disposal points in Waitaki may be in doubt due to a "capacity issue".
Learning te reo Māori one step at a time Learning te reo Māori one step at a time Starting small can be a great way to learn Te Reo Māori.
Benmore booze ban back Benmore booze ban back The Waitaki District Council has agreed to again place an alcohol ban over a popular Lake Benmore camping spot next Labour Weekend.
Flush toilets still on the cards for Moeraki Boulders visitor site Flush toilets still on the cards for Moeraki Boulders visitor site New toilets for the iconic Moeraki Boulders tourist visitor site may yet be of the flush variety.
Final farewell for advice bureau stalwart Final farewell for advice bureau stalwart For the first time since the turn of the century, North Otago Citizens Advice Bureau will be without Alan Kerby.
Disc golf course real community effort Disc golf course real community effort The rain did not stop about 50 people from attending the official opening of Waitaki’s new disc golf course at Weston Domain on Sunday.
Combined choir to come to life Combined choir to come to life A combined community choir will lift spirits and entertain Oamaru.
Voters seem fine with status quo Voters seem fine with status quo Just 11 people submitted to the 2024 Waitaki District Council representation review.
Mid-Autumn Festival ‘time for inclusivity’ Mid-Autumn Festival ‘time for inclusivity’ Mooncake anyone?
Oamaru man sent 12yo graphic messages Oamaru man sent 12yo obscene photo and explicit messages An Oamaru man who sent a photo of his penis to a 12-year-old and said she ‘‘turned him on’’ says he is not attracted to children.
SUBSCRIBER Murky waters yield slim pickings for whitebaiters SUBSCRIBER Murky waters yield slim pickings for whitebaiters Oamaru whitebaiters are searching for gold, although anecdotally the season so far has been patchy.
‘Decade overdue’ health services review supported ‘Decade overdue’ health services review supported A review of Waitaki’s health services is positive as long as it is not simply about "rearranging the deckchairs".
‘Just reduce the speed’ of narrow road ‘Just reduce the speed’ of narrow road "It's just a matter of time before someone is injured or killed."
SUBSCRIBER Love of helping kept stalwart going SUBSCRIBER Love of helping kept stalwart going Saturday was the first day since the turn of the century that the North Otago Citizens Advice Bureau will be without Alan Kerby.
$300K pond-clearing work in doubt after viability question $300K pond-clearing work in doubt after viability question Clearing sludge and sedimentation from the Oamaru Public Gardens is expected to cost $300,000. But the Waitaki District Council is unsure yet if it will even carry on with the project.
SUBSCRIBER Butcher shop closure bites SUBSCRIBER Butcher shop closure bites The Pukeuri Alliance Butcher Shop was busy this week before shutting for good yesterday.
Liquor store application withdrawn after complaints Liquor store application withdrawn after complaints Seventy objections from Waitaki residents caused two Timaru businessmen to withdraw their application for a new liquor store in Oamaru.