School finally has a ‘community space’
For the first time in almost a decade, Oamaru's Ardgowan School has a "community space".
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Health priorities identified
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Health priorities identified
A Waitaki survey revealing "four priority areas" to improve health service delivery will now have to be fleshed out in real time.
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Reminder to stay off breakwater
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Reminder to stay off breakwater
About 1200 people have been ordered off Oamaru Harbour’s breakwater in the past year.
Restricted fire season on way
Restricted fire season on way
A restricted fire season is on the way for Coastal Waitaki, the only question is when.
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Denitrification plant scrapped, new water intake floated
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Denitrification plant scrapped, new water intake floated
The proposed denitrification plant for Glenavy has been scrapped in favour of a "much better option".
Rotary club to mark centennial next year
Rotary club to mark centennial next year
The Rotary Club of Oamaru has a "very proud history" and will be celebrating its centennial next year.
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Nitrates at acceptable level after blending
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Nitrates at acceptable level after blending
Residents in Glenavy are now able to drink their tap water freely.
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Waikouaiti camp upgrade planned
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Waikouaiti camp upgrade planned
The Waikaouaiti Beach Motor Camp is planning a temporary closure next year.
Students find good homes for forgotten toy birds
Students find good homes for forgotten toy birds
Waitaki Boys’ High School has donated wooden duck and penguin toys to the Oamaru Kindergarten Association.
East of Oamaru
East of Oamaru
Film set pre-production work is now visibly under way in Oamaru for a seven-part Netflix series based on the John Steinbeck novel East of Eden.
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Funding blamed for health service issues
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Funding blamed for health service issues
A Waitaki survey revealing "four priority areas" to improve health service delivery means nothing until the current funding model is fixed, the former chief executive of Oamaru Hospital says.
Lost penguin wanders into jewellers
Lost penguin wanders into jewellers
Not even penguins are immune to putting off Christmas shopping to the last minute.
Penguin takes to Oamaru shop
Penguin takes to Oamaru shop
Not even penguins are immune to putting off Christmas shopping to the last minute.
East Otago High School 2024 Prizegiving
East Otago High School 2024 Prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the East Otago High School 2024 prizegiving. Year 9Jackson Mitchell (Diligence Flatastic, Diligence Maths to the Future), Declan Burns ...
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Reminder to stay off breakwater
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Reminder to stay off breakwater
About 1200 people have been ordered off Oamaru Harbour’s breakwater in the past year.
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Thousands enjoy annual Strawberry Fare
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Thousands enjoy annual Strawberry Fare
The Waimate Strawberry Fare drew a crowd of thousands as people from South Canterbury and North Otago sauntered into town for its annual celebration of the delectable summer fruit at the weekend.
Dominant wins for Union, Oamaru
Dominant wins for Union, Oamaru
Union secured a dominant win over Glenavy, and Oamaru beat Valley, in the second round of the Dick Hunt Rosebowl T20 competition on Friday night.
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Action needed to keep Unesco status: Mayor
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Action needed to keep Unesco status: Mayor
The Waitaki district has been warned it must follow through on its commitment to promote the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.
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Collaborative regional water company mayor’s choice
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Collaborative regional water company mayor’s choice
Setting up a multi-council water services company as soon as possible "makes sense", the Mayor of Waitaki believes.