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Proposed wind farm layout ‘under revision’
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Proposed wind farm layout ‘under revision’
The layout of a proposed wind farm at Kurow is being changed following community feedback.
Council blows the budget on staff
Council blows the budget on staff
Waitaki District Council staff costs are expected to be $1.4million over budget by the end of 2024-25.
Jazz and Blues Festival coming
Jazz and Blues Festival coming
The Harbour Street Jazz and Blues Festival will soon fill the streets of Oamaru with music.
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Glenavy camp soon to turn 125
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Glenavy camp soon to turn 125
Glenavy Fishing Camp is turning 125 this year.
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Club’s history booked in, ready for centenary
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Club’s history booked in, ready for centenary
A book to celebrate 100 years of the Rotary Club of Oamaru will be released in time for its centennial.
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Te Hā o Maru opens medical centre
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Te Hā o Maru opens medical centre
To bridge a gap, Te Hā o Maru Health and Social Services has opened a new medical clinic in Coquet St in Oamaru.
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Geopark funding to be debated
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Geopark funding to be debated
Future funding for the Unesco Waitaki Whitestone Geopark will soon be debated by the Waitaki District Council.
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Online water monitoring of nitrates begins
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Online water monitoring of nitrates begins
Work to rectify a drinking-water supply issue at Glenavy is progressing, the Waimate District Council says.
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Success for local whisky distiller in world awards
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Success for local whisky distiller in world awards
Oamaru has a habit of punching above its weight and now a local whisky company has made its mark on the world stage.
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Community views change windfarm
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Community views change windfarm
The layout of a proposed windfarm at Kurow is being changed following community feedback.
Mobile surgery treats over 1500 locals
Mobile surgery treats over 1500 locals
A mobile surgical unit regularly visiting Oamaru for more than 20 years has now served more than 1500 local people.
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Health shuttle still possible, mayor says
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Health shuttle still possible, mayor says
A health shuttle for North Otago may yet proceed after Hato Hone St John indicated a year ago it would be unable to set anything up.
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St Joseph’s to move to St Kevin’s
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St Joseph’s to move to St Kevin’s
A $3million-plus redevelopment of St Joseph’s School in Oamaru on a new site at St Kevin’s College has been formally announced.
Tornado-like winds wreck Oamaru planes
Tornado-like winds wreck Oamaru planes
Severe winds flipped and destroyed three tied-down planes at the New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA) in North Otago.
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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High School ‘horrendous’
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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High School ‘horrendous’
A 14-year-old girl had her head "smashed" into the ground by an older student in the second assault on the grounds of Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month.
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
A sparkling sea of gleaming cars were on display at the North Otago A&P Car Show yesterday.
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ORC questioned over estuary’s health
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ORC questioned over estuary’s health
Lack of flow and algae in the Kakanui River estuary this summer is worrying locals.
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Geopark expert calls for more council support
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Geopark expert calls for more council support
The Waitaki District Council is being urged to do more to support the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.
Fundraising passes $29m mark
Fundraising passes $29m mark
Fundraising for the new Network Waitaki Event Centre has just pushed past "the $29million mark".
Flower show a blooming success
Flower show a blooming success
Flower power is alive and well in Kurow.