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‘Positive’ meeting spurs optimism
A resolution to address ongoing unhappiness about the state of Palmerston’s town centre is under way, following a meeting between key stakeholders and community representatives.
Floor plan for event centre back on agenda
Floor plan for event centre back on agenda
Here we go again.
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Chinese tourists flocking to Oamaru
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Chinese tourists flocking to Oamaru
Waitaki is proving a hit with Chinese tourists, with Tourism Waitaki’s November Destination Management Report showing the district bucking national trends. Spending by Chinese visitors grew by 20%...
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Health hub making progress
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Health hub making progress
A purpose-built community health hub to serve the Waitaki and Hakataramea valleys is progressing.
Girls' school playground assault shocks staff
'Appalled': Playground assault at Waitaki Girls' leaves staff in shock
An assault on the grounds of an Otago school has left staff and students appalled.
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Indian High Commissioner attends flying school dinner
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Indian High Commissioner attends flying school dinner
Oamaru flew high this week with a visit from the Indian High Commissioner to New Zealand.
$7m extension of Forrester Gallery almost ready to start
$7m extension of Forrester Gallery almost ready to start
A contractor has been appointed for the $7 million extension of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery.
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Threat of violence puts council HQ into lockdown
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Threat of violence puts council HQ into lockdown
A threat of physical violence to Waitaki District Council staff resulted in the council’s Oamaru headquarters being put into lockdown yesterday afternoon.
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Trial of Thames St pedestrian zone
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Trial of Thames St pedestrian zone begins today
The Waitaki District Council has ratified a six-week trial of pedestrianisation in the Oamaru CBD.
National Lamb Day goes down well
National Lamb Day goes down well
More than 250 people whiled away a sunny day at Totara Estate on Saturday for National Lamb Day 2025.
Tournament promotes healthy choices
Tournament promotes healthy choices
An inaugural tournament tapping into the diverse North Otago Pasifika community focused on participation with an underlying health message in Oamaru at the weekend.
Waitaki Council headquarters locked down after threat
Waitaki Council headquarters locked down after threat
A threat of physical violence to Waitaki District Council staff saw the district council’s Oamaru headquarters put into lockdown today.
Nail-biter ends in tie at Weston
Nail-biter ends in tie at Weston
Valley and Glenavy battled to a dramatic tie in the latest round of the Borton Cup on Saturday.
Hope 80kmh speed limit stays
Hope 80kmh speed limit stays
Waitaki Bridge Village residents are hoping to keep a reduced 80kmh speed limit on State Highway 1 in place.
Pedestrianisation trial decision to go to extraordinary meeting
Pedestrianisation trial decision to go to extraordinary meeting
An extraordinary meeting of the Waitaki District Council will decide on Monday if a trial pedestrianisation in Oamaru’s CBD gets over the line.
Call for government to investigate road closure
Call for government to investigate road closure
The government is being called to investigate the Waitaki District Council’s role in the closure of Beach Rd.
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Friends, family help to mark anniversary
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Friends, family help to mark anniversary
Oamaru couple Ted and Val Tempero have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
AED for street a ‘no-brainer’
AED for street a ‘no-brainer’
"We hope we never have to use it but at least we know it’s there."
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Library service hub only a few weeks off
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Library service hub only a few weeks off
A new service "hub" at Oamaru Public Library will begin next month as part of the Waitaki District Council’s transformation phase as unease in the community about the changes continues.
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Changes to Waitaki Week ‘blood match’
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Changes to Waitaki Week ‘blood match’
Changes are coming for the biggest week in the sporting calendar for Oamaru’s secondary schools, which includes what is sometimes referred to as the "blood match".