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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.
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Mayor rejects ‘slur’ of lobbyist
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Mayor rejects ‘slur’ of lobbyist
The Mayor of Waitaki has rejected as "a slur" an argument that his council is simply "following orders" over the directive to add fluoride to the public water supply.
Waitaki glamping business wins award
Waitaki glamping business wins award
Valley Views Glamping in Otiake is the place to be for a glamp.
New principal for high school
New principal for high school
A new principal has been appointed for East Otago High School.
Nearly 15,000 issued incorrect ORC rates bills
Nearly 15,000 issued incorrect ORC rates bills
A blunder means more than 14,700 ratepayers in the Otago Regional Council area have been issued with incorrect rates.
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MenzShed calls in a culinary heavyweight
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MenzShed calls in a culinary heavyweight
Omarama MenzShed members and friends have found a way to encourage the area’s "blokes" to cook.
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Restructure programme endorsed
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Restructure programme endorsed
Criticism of the Waitaki District Council’s $4.5 million-plus "transformation" restructuring is "unfortunate", according to its chief executive, but it is pressing on.
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Signs of progress on event centre
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Signs of progress on event centre
Progress is beginning to show at the construction site of the new Network Waitaki Event Centre.
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Vandals do doughnuts at Elephant Rocks
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Vandals in truck do doughnuts in Elephant Rocks carpark
The Elephant Rocks area, in the Waitaki Geopark near Duntroon, has again been struck by vandals, this time in the carpark.
3-D gunmaker's hobby 'actually illegal'
Jailed for 3-D printing firearms
An Otago man has become the first in New Zealand to be sentenced for manufacturing firearms after using a 3-D printer to make six weapons.
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Firing up despite the rain
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Firing up despite the rain
Vintage cars line up to be registered for the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand National Commercial Rally in Oamaru at the weekend.
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Nitrate levels rise with recent rains
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Nitrate levels rise with recent rains
Nitrate levels in Glenavy have risen once again following heavy rain in late September and early October.
‘Arm’s-length’ proposal for penguin colony
‘Arm’s-length’ proposal for penguin colony
A planned restructure of the Waitaki District Council tourism arm does not "involve plans for the sale" of the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
Large fine for ill-treating ewe
Large fine for ill-treating ewe
A sheep had to be put down after a Morven farmer allowed it to become entangled in scrap fencing wire.
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Glamping business wins top travel award
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Glamping business wins top travel award
Valley Views Glamping in Otiake is the place to be for a glamp.
Site plagued by ‘entitled’ tourists ruining rocks
Site plagued by ‘entitled’ tourists ruining rocks
"Entitled" tourists chipping off pieces of the Elephant Rocks to take home could see the North Otago attraction closed for good.