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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".
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Offer of land for Project Kea lapses
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Offer of land for Project Kea lapses
Project Kea has been dealt a blow.
UN trip opens eyes to world
UN trip opens eyes to world
An Otago student has returned from a United Nations trip with a head full of ideas and hopes to encourage his rural classmates to become future leaders.
Trail ride to give support
Trail ride to give support
In just over a fortnight, Five Forks School will stage its annual Foothills Trail Ride.
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Community anxiety around new library service hubs persists
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Community anxiety around new library service hubs persists
A new service "hub" at Oamaru Library will begin next month as part of the Waitaki District Council’s transformation phase and unease in the community around the changes continued.
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Devotees aflutter over July bird show
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Devotees aflutter over July bird show
The best bird exhibitors in the country will flock to Oamaru later this year.
Oamaru carport blaze contained
Oamaru carport blaze contained
Firefighters in Oamaru worked to contain a blaze in a carport on a residential street this afternoon.
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Work starting on hard sums
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Work starting on hard sums
A 10.3% rates rise, anyone?