What an absolute gold mine that gold mine is
What an absolute gold mine that gold mine is
Stretching across the East Otago landscape is Oceana Gold’s Macraes gold mine, as the Macraes Village lies a short distance away.
Seriously injured victim airlifted after Oamaru altercation
Seriously injured victim airlifted after Oamaru altercation
A 24-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, after an altercation left a person seriously injured south of Oamaru, police say.
Tourism indicators ‘strong’
Tourism indicators ‘strong’
Positive signs in the visitor market are being reflected in a "strong performance" by Tourism Waitaki.
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Tough decisions after ‘sobering’ two-day hearings
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Tough decisions after ‘sobering’ two-day hearings
The Waitaki District Council will formally start deliberations this Monday on public submissions on its proposed long-term plan.
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‘Publicity you can’t really buy’ in in-flight mag
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‘Publicity you can’t really buy’ in in-flight mag
Oamaru is gaining exposure in Air New Zealand’s in-flight magazine Kia Ora this month.
Te Radar’s tour serving up plenty of food for thought
Te Radar’s tour serving up plenty of food for thought
"What on earth were we thinking?"
Awards for all involved
Awards for all involved
Annabel Berry, of Whitestone Cheese Diner and Deli, won two Resene Total Colour Awards at an award ceremony as part of Auckland Design Week this month.
Caution needed in dry inland areas: Fenz
Caution needed in dry inland areas: Fenz
Things are still very dry in inland parts of Waitaki.
Alpine fault roadshow coming
Alpine fault roadshow coming
Preparation will be key with Waitaki facing a 75% chance of a big Alpine Fault quake striking the South in the next 50 years.
Polling booths floated for upcoming election
Polling booths floated for upcoming election
Voting booths may be trialled for this year’s local body elections in Waitaki.
Councillors approve controversial stylised ‘W’
Councillors approve controversial stylised ‘W’
A new logo representing the Waitaki region would be fine to "market watermelons".
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Vessel of hope, support unveiled
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Vessel of hope, support unveiled
From a tragedy, a vessel of hope has emerged.
‘The talent’s here’: band impresses at jazz and blues festival
‘The talent’s here’: band impresses at jazz and blues festival
"Bewitched, bothered and bewildered."
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‘Willingness’ to progress plans
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‘Willingness’ to progress plans
To build or not to build, that is the question.
Reaching 100 years ‘wonderful’
Reaching 100 years ‘wonderful’
A North Otago identity and community advocate has just celebrated her 100th birthday.
Longest trail ride in Australasia returns
Longest trail ride in Australasia returns
"We're back in business."
Beach Rd landowners voice concerns
Beach Rd landowners voice concerns
Beach Rd landowners have expressed "serious concerns" and received an apology from the Waitaki District Council over poor communication around the road’s closure.
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Maheno School set to reminisce on 150 years
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Maheno School set to reminisce on 150 years
Maheno School will celebrate 150 years next month as it reflects with pride on a long history for the community it serves.
Revamped Kingdom Hall back up and running
Revamped Kingdom Hall back up and running
Things are looking spick and span in the newly redeveloped Oamaru Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Trail ride back again as fire risk ‘minimal’
Trail ride back again as fire risk ‘minimal’
"We’re back in business."