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Warning about Geopark status
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Warning about Geopark status
The Waitaki district has been warned it must follow through on its commitment to promote the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.
Air of opimism now lodge renovated
Air of opimism now lodge renovated
The future of Whalan Lodge is looking "rosy".
Residents embrace new facilities
Residents embrace new facilities
Observatory Village Lifecare residents were tangibly excited as they celebrated the grand opening of Willow Park Lodge this week.
Public to be consulted on Beach Rd
Public to be consulted on Beach Rd
The Waitaki District Council is banking on public consultation in the New Year to amend the closure of Beach Rd.
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Defibrillators sourced for rural police
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Defibrillators sourced for rural police
A Waitaki Neighbourhood Support initiative has equipped four rural police patrol vehicles with vital life-saving equipment.
Council denies school’s claims
Council denies school’s claims
The Waimate District Council has hit back at claims it did not notify a school its water was undrinkable.
Events to grow Christmas spirit
Events to grow Christmas spirit
’Tis the season to be jolly.
Literacy skills earn student second place
Literacy skills earn student second place
With the school year almost coming to a close, a Waitaki Girls’ High School student has added another accomplishment to her resume.
Director-general of health confirms fluoridation order
Director-general of health confirms fluoridation order
The direction to fluoridate the Oamaru drinking water supply has been reconfirmed by the director-general of health.
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Group urges people to bring a cup
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Group urges people to bring a cup
Did you know every single-use cup used in New Zealand ends up in landfill?
‘Capacity constraints’ behind late minutes
‘Capacity constraints’ behind late minutes
The Waitaki District Council chief executive has defended a year’s worth of late minutes being presented to a committee.
Variety of work from well-known artists on display
Variety of work from well-known artists on display
"As We See It" is the latest exhibition to run at the Oasis Clear Space Gallery featuring well-known North Otago artists Eion Shanks and Russell Cundall.
Market returns to site
Market returns to site
The Oamaru Farmers Market will return to its normal site adjoining Scotts Brewery from this Sunday.
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Governance function tensions flare up
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Governance function tensions flare up
Tensions around ensuring the Waitaki District Council’s governance arm meets official requirements are rising.
Free fishing to help others heal
Free fishing to help others heal
"You’re not alone." In the spirit of the season of goodwill and benevolence, one Moeraki man is honouring his late wife by offering free fishing cruises for those in need.
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‘Still work to do’ before farm repopulated
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‘Still work to do’ before farm repopulated
Deep cleaning and ongoing testing at the Moeraki egg farm where bird flu was found will continue into the new year before chickens are returned to the site.
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Fluoridation order reconfirmed
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Fluoridation order reconfirmed
The direction to fluoridate the Oamaru drinking water supply has been reconfirmed by the director-general of health.
Dementia patient bullied at rest home
'Culture of disrespect': Dementia patient bullied at rest home
A hidden camera in an Oamaru rest-home recorded multiple caregivers acting abusively towards a man in his 80s with dementia while he was attempting to use the toilet.
Jobs safe as chicken cull rises to 200,000
Jobs safe as chicken cull rises to 200,000
All 23 jobs at a Moeraki egg farm are secure, Mainland Poultry says.
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Nor’wester brings torrid time for firefighters
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Nor’wester brings torrid time for firefighters
Things are heating up in Waitaki as temperatures soar and the fire risk escalates.