Waitaki story prompts ‘conversations’
Waitaki story prompts ‘conversations’
A preview of the "Waitaki Story" as part of the district’s new brand identity is being shared.
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Penguins focus of Enviroschools
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Penguins focus of Enviroschools
Looking at the living landscape through the eyes of a penguin has been a focus for 45 local school pupils.
Waitaki Valley project selected for initiative
Waitaki Valley project selected for initiative
Critically endangered plants in the Waitaki Valley will be protected in a ground-breaking project to restore the mauri (life force) of Wai o Toura Reserve.
Expo offers advice on ageing
Expo offers advice on ageing
Waitaki’s seniors got firsthand advice at a Positive Ageing Expo last weekend.
Celebs to get drenched at fete
Celebs to get drenched at fete
Back by a bullseye.
Police warn about radar detector thefts
Police warn about radar detector thefts
Oamaru police have issued a further warning for Waitaki vehicle owners to be wary following a series of thefts and break-ins.
Partnership celebrated
Partnership celebrated
Macraes may be a goldmine with a byproduct of fish, but some say it is a fish hatchery with a byproduct of gold.
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Miner should pay ‘real cost of toxic waste’
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Miner should pay ‘real cost of toxic waste’
An open-cast gold mine owner hoping for a fast-tracked expansion in Otago has poor compliance with environmental requirements and no plan to reduce its overall carbon emissions.
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Wind farm decision delayed until next month
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Wind farm decision delayed until next month
A decision on a proposed Southland wind farm has been delayed until next month.
Macraes mine audit shows poor compliance history
Macraes mine audit shows poor compliance history
An Otago gold mining company, with a fast-tracked expansion project, has a poor history complying with consent conditions.
Finery time: Victorian Garden Party back
Finery time: Victorian Garden Party back
Cucumber sandwiches, tea and croquet anyone?
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Landmark status sought
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Landmark status sought
Oamaru's historic town centre and port may be about to achieve the highest recognition historic sites can attain in New Zealand.
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Power company makes bid to extend wind farm hearing
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Power company makes bid to extend wind farm hearing
Contact Energy is again trying to extend the hearing into its planned wind farm near Wyndham.
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Windfarm plan in Waitaki Valley
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Windfarm plan in Waitaki Valley
An international energy generator has privately briefed the Waitaki District Council on a wind farm it proposes above Kurow.
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Principal still ‘on leave’ as roll declines
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Principal still ‘on leave’ as roll declines
The principal of a troubled North Otago school, which has seen a massive roll drop, "remains on leave".
Cover by band with South in their blood
Cover by band with South in their blood
A rock band with passionate links to Oamaru is about to release their own version of celebrated song Southern Man.
Historic landmark status sought for Oamaru
Historic landmark status sought for Oamaru
Heritage New Zealand is hoping to get Oamaru's historic town centre recognised as a National Historic Landmark.
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Like my moustache? Hmmm, it’s growing on me
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Like my moustache? Hmmm, it’s growing on me
Does a moustache make a gentleman... or indeed a lady?
Community planting day held
Community planting day held
While most New Zealanders were at home watching the All Blacks beat Ireland on Saturday morning, a dozen people were helping to create ‘‘a really cool habitat for local birdlife’’.
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Victorian fete to mark its 35th anniversary
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Victorian fete to mark its 35th anniversary
The Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust’s 2024 fete will mark 35 years since the inaugural event helped launch the revival and preservation of the town’s Victorian precinct.