Wiping out weed 'no longer achievable'
Wiping out weed in Waitaki lakes 'no longer achievable'
Large infestations of lagarosiphon in the Waitaki lakes are "a blow" and any hope of eradication is "no longer achievable".
'Incredible privilege': Four-term Otago mayor quits
'Incredible privilege': Four-term Otago mayor quits
The long-standing Mayor of Waitaki, Gary Kircher, has announced he will not seek re-election.
Historic Waitaki Valley estate sells
Historic Waitaki Valley estate sells
Campbell Park Estate, with its 35-room limestone baronial mansion as its centrepiece, has been sold by liquidators for $3.2 million.
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Family donates land for new St John base
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Family donates land for new St John base
The Waitaki District Council has granted resource consent to Hato Hone St John for a new Oamaru ambulance and training base on semi-rural land at Weston.
New owners excited to take over beloved cafe
New owners excited to take over beloved cafe
Vanessa Hendry and Tim Lockerbie have finally booked their "one-way ticket" to Australia after selling their beloved Vanessa’s Cottage Cafe.
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Pack lays platform for Excelsior
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Pack lays platform for Excelsior
Excelsior have begun their quest to repeat as Citizens Shield champions with back-to-back wins to start the 2025 season.
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Puketapu reserve status in debate
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Puketapu reserve status in debate
Efforts to return public access to a 52ha reserve on an East Otago landmark are heating up.
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Rotary book records century of service
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Rotary book records century of service
A book to celebrate the 100-year anniversary and "remarkable achievement" of the Rotary Club of Oamaru is set to be launched at the club’s centennial celebrations today.
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Significant restoration to keep school’s treasured memories
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Significant restoration to keep school’s treasured memories
A $2.5 million project to secure the Waitaki Boys’ High School Hall of Memories is well under way.
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Lions clubs strong in rural communities, governor says
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Lions clubs strong in rural communities, governor says
Oamaru hosted the Lions 202J District Convention last weekend, attended by 133 representatives from 33 clubs covering as far south as Milton and north to Rakaia.
Primary trio’s poster efforts recognised
Primary trio’s poster efforts recognised
North and East Otago Attendance Service has announced the winners of its poster competition, whose aim was to help primary school pupils realise the importance of attending school.
Oamaru cheesemaker in line for prestigious award
Oamaru cheesemaker in line for prestigious award
An Oamaru cheesemaker with "world-class skills" is a finalist in the prestigious Champion Cheesemaker awards.
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Catholic honoured for 50 years’ service
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Catholic honoured for 50 years’ service
An Oamaru Catholic has been honoured for 50 years of "loyal, faithful and loving" service with the St Vincent de Paul Society.
Model landfill to teach waste management
Model landfill to teach waste management
"Once it’s out of sight it’s not out of mind."
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Council decides against catchment analysis
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Council decides against catchment analysis
Otago regional councillors have decided against a proposed review of the Waitaki River’s management.
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New units to be ‘visitor accommodation’
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New units to be ‘visitor accommodation’
A substantial housing development is transforming the Oamaru skyline.
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Kircher tight-lipped over mayoralty
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Kircher tight-lipped over mayoralty
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher is not ready to make any announcements about his intentions in the upcoming October local body elections.
North Otago roof fire 'smouldering for hours'
North Otago roof fire 'smouldering for hours'
A roof fire in North Otago was likely smouldering for hours undetected before crews were alerted, a Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman says.
Preferred water services option agreed on
Preferred water services option agreed on
The Waitaki district mayor and councillors agreed on a preferred option for public consultation regarding the future of local water services.
Bid for historic landmark status ‘progressing well’
Bid for historic landmark status ‘progressing well’
A bid to give the Oamaru historic town centre and its harbour National Historic Landmark status - in the same league as the Treaty of Waitangi Grounds - is "progressing well".