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Q&A session to address route

A digger clears the remnants of historic fly tipping in Beach Rd last September. PHOTO: BRENDON...

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Q&A session to address route

The mayor of Waitaki district believes a partial reinstatement of the controversially closed coastal route south of Oamaru is possible — although what ratepayers favour has yet to be seen.

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Planter art brings community together

Charlie, 4 (left) and Freya Waite, 6, proudly display their concept drawing with the finished...

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Planter art brings community together

Wet weather in Oamaru did not stop the community from doing their best Banksy impersonations.

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Council approves construction of new toilet block

Treated wastewater will no longer be discharged on the beach near the Moeraki Boulders. Photo:...

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Council approves construction of new toilet block

The spectacle of visitors caught short at one of the South Island’s most iconic visitor sites will be wiped away when new toilets are installed.

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Mixed reaction as new options released for district logo

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Mixed reaction as new options released for district logo

The Waitaki District Council has released a second round of options for a new district logo for future marketing of the district in the wake of a near breach of copyright and a controversy last year.

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Fluoridation not a choice, mayor says

Waitaki District Mayor Gary Kircher. File photo: Peter McIntosh

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Fluoridation not a choice, mayor says

Fluoridation of Oamaru’s water supply is a case of following the law or "face the consequences", Waitaki District Mayor Gary Kircher says.

Community irked by run-down state of commercial buildings

Waihemo Community Board member Tanya Bell and ward councillor Jim Thomson stand outside the...

Community irked by run-down state of commercial buildings

If a tumbleweed drifted down the main street of Palmerston it might not be out of place.

Reunion to mark anniversary

Reunion to mark anniversary

A family reunion to honour the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Bulleid family in Oamaru will take place this weekend.

For sale again: Lake Waitaki Village

Real estate salesman Alan McLay, of One Agency Oamaru, says there has been significant interest...

For sale again: Lake Waitaki Village

If you have ever wanted to own an entire village, now is your chance.

Dry weather causing fire risk

The fire risk across the Waitaki District is now elevated, as summer finally kicks in for the region.

Fluoride back in Oamaru’s water

Fluoride back in Oamaru’s water

Fluoridation of Oamaru’s water supply is back on nearly four months after it was temporarily stopped by the Waitaki District Council.

Mayor defends cost of New Year’s party

Mayor defends cost of New Year’s party

It is a "nice to have" or a "good addition to the events calendar".

Dinosaur fun for young and old

Amazing Dinosaur Discovery media liaison Lois Tomuri gets up close and personal with an Irritator...

Dinosaur fun for young and old

Oamaru is going prehistoric this weekend.

Fire brigades record busy year

There was also a shortage of relief trucks which were used when firetrucks were being serviced or...

Fire brigades record busy year

Last year was another big one for volunteer fire brigades in the Waitaki District.

'The timing is right for this one now'

Real estate salesperson Alan McLay said there had been significant interest in the property...

'The timing is right for this one now'

If you have ever wanted to own an entire village, now is your chance. Again.

Second driving incident ‘alarmingly similar’ to first crash

A hallucinating Oamaru man who caused a car crash left his victim in an induced coma.

Volunteer brigades record busy year

Last year was another big one for volunteer fire brigades in the Waitaki district.

Show’s founding to be celebrated in style

Dressed yesterday in appropriate attire harking back to the different styles of the past 160 years are (from left), Maria Barta, Christine Leov-Lealand, Fiona Skevington, Jenny Barnett and Keren...

Hopes Kurow McCaw statue can be built this year

The Richie McCaw statue fundraising sign in Kurow. Photo: Facebook/Gemma McCaw via RNZ

Hopes Kurow McCaw statue can be built this year

A project manager for a planned Richie McCaw statue to be erected in his hometown said he hopes it can finally be built this year.

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