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Push for landmark status 'going really, really well'

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Push for landmark status 'going really, really well'

A bid for Oamaru to gain status as the second only National Historic Landmark in New Zealand will require ‘‘widespread public support’, Heritage New Zealand says.

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Incorrect levy raises database issue — councillor

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Incorrect levy raises database issue — councillor

Waitaki ratepayers being incorrectly levied a $5.45 transport rate by the Otago Regional Council raises an issue with the Waitaki District Council’s rating database, a regional councillor says.

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Council awaiting contractor to fix fluoridation

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Council awaiting contractor to fix fluoridation

Fluoridation of Oamaru’s water supply remains switched off — five weeks after the Waitaki District Council announced a pause because of dosing issues.

Crash at Hampden Beach leaves three injured

Crash at Hampden Beach leaves three injured

Three people are injured, one seriously, after two off-road vehicles crashed on Hampden Beach this afternoon.

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Road’s reinstatement yet to be determined

Waitaki District Council solid waste manager Steve Clark stands at the edge of the largest hole...

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Road’s reinstatement yet to be determined

One of the most stunning stretches of coastal highway in Otago will not reopen anytime soon.

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Kurow wind farm plans in 'very early phases'

It is understood 18 to 30 turbines could be installed at a wind farm Aquila Clean Energy...

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Kurow wind farm plans in 'very early phases'

Any construction of a proposed 130MW wind farm at Kurow will be years away. The international company proposing it, Aquila Clean Energy, said the development was still in ‘...

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Very lucky fire not ‘lot worse’

Brent Martyn was left dealing with a big cleanup at the back of his business early this week...

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Very lucky fire not ‘lot worse’

The oldest cycle shop in New Zealand has been struck by a suspected arsonist.

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Relief Totara head appointed

There has been a school at Totara, south of Oamaru, since 1883. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Relief Totara head appointed

The principal of the troubled Totara school whose roll has suffered a massive drop "remains on leave".

Moeraki habitat improved

A dozen Waitakians attended a planting day at the Moeraki Lookout Reserve on Saturday. PHOTO: NIC...

Moeraki habitat improved

While most Kiwis were at home watching the All Blacks beat Ireland last Saturday morning, a dozen Waitakians were out getting green.

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Aquila schmoozes council

It is understood from 18 to 30 turbines could be installed at the wind farm Aquila proposes above...

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Aquila schmoozes council

An international energy generator has privately briefed the Waitaki District Council on the wind farm it proposes above Kurow.

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Consent with strict noise conditions

Lakeside Oamaru in Weston was granted a resource consent following a hearing in September. PHOTO:...

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Consent with strict noise conditions

A Weston wedding venue which has operated since 2019 without consent has now gained the official tick but with strict noise conditions.

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Waitaki District Council denies rating base caused errors

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Waitaki District Council denies rating base caused errors

The incorrect levying of a $5.45 transport rate on Waitaki ratepayers by the Otago Regional Council raises an issue with Waitaki District’s rating base, a regional council representative believes.

Waitaki story prompts ‘conversations’

The sign at the southern entrance to Kakanui has seen better days. PHOTO: BRENDON MCMAHON

Waitaki story prompts ‘conversations’

A preview of the "Waitaki Story" as part of the district’s new brand identity is being shared.

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Penguins focus of Enviroschools

Putting sustainability lessons into action and learning to build penguin boxes with volunteer...

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Penguins focus of Enviroschools

Looking at the living landscape through the eyes of a penguin has been a focus for 45 local school pupils.

Waitaki Valley project selected for initiative

The Waipata cliffs of Wai o Toura Reserve, 13km north of Duntroon. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Waitaki Valley project selected for initiative

Critically endangered plants in the Waitaki Valley will be protected in a ground-breaking project to restore the mauri (life force) of Wai o Toura Reserve.

Expo offers advice on ageing

Age Concern Otago falls prevention co-ordinator Margaret Dando hula hoops at Stronger Waitaki’s...

Expo offers advice on ageing

Waitaki’s seniors got firsthand advice at a Positive Ageing Expo last weekend.

Celebs to get drenched at fete

Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust vice-chairman Graeme Clark sits under the trust’s ‘‘Dunk a...

Celebs to get drenched at fete

Back by a bullseye.

Police warn about radar detector thefts

Sergeant Blair Wilkinson. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Police warn about radar detector thefts

Oamaru police have issued a further warning for Waitaki vehicle owners to be wary following a series of thefts and break-ins.

Partnership celebrated

Otago Fish & Game officer Steve Dixon holds a brood stock rainbow trout at Macraes Hatchery...

Partnership celebrated

Macraes may be a goldmine with a byproduct of fish, but some say it is a fish hatchery with a byproduct of gold.

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Miner should pay ‘real cost of toxic waste’

OceanaGold’s mine at Macraes. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Miner should pay ‘real cost of toxic waste’

An open-cast gold mine owner hoping for a fast-tracked expansion in Otago has poor compliance with environmental requirements and no plan to reduce its overall carbon emissions.

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