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‘It’s been a long project’: Leaning Lodge Hut officially opening
An alpine hut in the Rock and Pillar Range has been a long time coming and the people behind it say they will be thrilled when it is finally opened at the weekend.
‘Amazing’ 20 years celebrated
‘Amazing’ 20 years celebrated
Macraes may be a gold mine with a byproduct of fish, but some say it is a fish hatchery with a byproduct of gold.
‘Innovating to get action for nature’
‘Innovating to get action for nature’
A rare limestone plant system in the Waitaki Valley is one of three projects nationwide being targeted to be saved by a funding scheme between two conservation groups.
Irrigation’s benefits extolled
Irrigation’s benefits extolled
It was heart-breaking footage — a salient reminder of the havoc drought wreaked on North Otago for many years.
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Rally raises $5000 for Youthline Otago
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Rally raises $5000 for Youthline Otago
A motorcycle rally to Oamaru raising awareness for Youthline Otago has raised $5000 for the service.
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Lack of say after errors blasted
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Lack of say after errors blasted
An "extraordinary cock-up of the first magnitude" should have been put in front of elected representatives before a solution was decided, an Otago regional councillor says.
Support ‘fabulous’: health campaigners
Support ‘fabulous’: health campaigners
Cliff the repurposed ambulance garnered plenty of attention in Oamaru on its trip north for the Save our Southern Hospital campaign.
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Hooked on fishing
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Hooked on fishing
Standing proud after hauling in several salmon in quick succession are (from left) Fergus Kingan, 11, Harper Kingan, 10, and Zac Townsend, 10, all of Oamaru.
Severe storms possible in North Otago, Canterbury
Severe storms possible in North Otago, Canterbury
MetService is warning of possible severe thunderstorms in North Otago and parts of Canterbury this afternoon, and of wild winds for other parts of the South.
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New team to run hospital
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New team to run hospital
Oamaru Hospital has a new governance structure.
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Petition opposes library ‘hub’ plan
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Petition opposes library ‘hub’ plan
A 357-signature petition opposing the Waitaki District Council’s plan to transform its libraries into community "hubs" has been delivered.
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Calls for advocacy over ‘underfunding’
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Calls for advocacy over ‘underfunding’
A "battle cry" to keep full hospital services in North Otago is still required.
Principal appointed
Principal appointed
A new principal has been appointed for East Otago High School.
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Fresh idea helps community
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Fresh idea helps community
The old adage "waste not, want not" is the mantra at the Duntroon Community Share Shed.
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Pipe fixed quickly
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Pipe fixed quickly
Waitaki District Council utility contractors were busy on Labour Day after a water main water burst in the upper Eden, Lark and Stoke Sts area.
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Weavers put a spin on tweed
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Weavers put a spin on tweed
An Oamaru company is creating a "Kiwi version" of tweed in an innovative project restoring wool to the heart of sustainability.
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Cause taken up by Ardgowan pupils
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Cause taken up by Ardgowan pupils
Ardgowan School has run a mufti day with food donations to help children with cancer.
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Feet up after 53-year career
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Feet up after 53-year career
If a job needed a crane in Oamaru during the last 50 years, chances are Graeme Johnston was on the job.
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Petition opposing hubs delivered
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Petition opposing hubs delivered
A 357-signature petition opposing the Waitaki District Council’s plans to transform its libraries into community "hubs" has been delivered.
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Councillors pledge to press on
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Councillors pledge to press on
Criticism of the Waitaki District Council’s $4.5million-plus restructure is "unfortunate’ according to its chief executive, but they are pressing on.