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Lack of transparency on ‘huge’ rates rise queried
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Lack of transparency on ‘huge’ rates rise queried
Lack of transparency around a proposed "huge increase" of up to 25% in some rural rates in Waitaki has been highlighted.
‘Little school’ raises big amount with challenge
‘Little school’ raises big amount with challenge
Papakaio School knows it takes a village to raise a child.
Sun shines on Family Fun Day
Sun shines on Family Fun Day
It may be March, but you would be forgiven for thinking summer was in full swing in Oamaru over the weekend.
$7m Forrester Gallery extension under way
$7m Forrester Gallery extension under way
The beginning of a $7 million extension project of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery was marked yesterday with a ground-breaking ceremony at the site.
Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu
Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu
2025 marks a significant time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu, with a strong focus on community growth, cultural visibility and environmental sustainability, its Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere (chairman) says.
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Property values inch up 0.3% in quarter
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Property values inch up 0.3% in quarter
Property values have been kept at a virtual standstill this summer in the Waitaki district.
High tea to mark International Women’s Day
High tea to mark International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day was marked early, and in style, in North Otago with about 100 members of the Oamaru Coffee Club celebrating local women’s stories with a high tea.
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Ex-deputy mayor puts hat in ring
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Ex-deputy mayor puts hat in ring
The race for the Waitaki district mayoralty is on.
Geopark trust elects new leaders
Geopark trust elects new leaders
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust is under new leadership.
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NZTA stormwater system cause of flooding: council
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NZTA stormwater system cause of flooding: council
Issues with the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi stormwater system are behind flooding issues at Kurow.
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Residents and ratepayers group gaining support
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Residents and ratepayers group gaining support
Support for a resident and ratepayer group to fight provisions in a new district plan for the Waitaki district is growing.
WDC, Doc disagree on park status
WDC, Doc disagree on park status
Is Awamoa Park a reserve?
Sharing sustainable tips
Sharing sustainable tips
Want to learn more about how to live sustainably and perhaps score some eco goodies?
Huge turnout at Rippa rugby
Huge turnout at Rippa rugby
Rugby fever is building in Oamaru.
Cricket winner at WBHS
Cricket winner at WBHS
Waitaki Boys’ High School has received $2000 worth of gear from ANZ.
WBS, SKC combine for four medals
WBS, SKC combine for four medals
New colours, same goal.
Young swimmers in fine form at Makos festival
Young swimmers in fine form at Makos festival
The Oamaru Swim Club sent nine swimmers to the Makos Junior Festival in Dunedin last weekend.
Coach returns for skills session
Coach returns for skills session
There is no place like home.
Ashcroft back in action
Ashcroft back in action
Danyon Ashcroft is back.
Sprinter riding crest of wave
Sprinter riding crest of wave
Schuyler Orr is speed.