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    ‘We made it’: new classrooms officially opened

    Waimate District Mayor Craig Rowley (far right) cut the ribbon to open the new classrooms at...

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    ‘We made it’: new classrooms officially opened

    Glenavy School students and community this week celebrated the official opening of new modernised and upgraded classrooms for teaching and learning support at the burgeoning rural school.

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    Mixed emotions to be leaving school

    St Kevin’s College deputy principal and teacher in charge of cricket Craig Smith is leaving the...

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    Mixed emotions to be leaving school

    Friday was Craig Smith’s last day at St Kevin’s College — again.

    Crucible artist residents mix art, metalwork

    Hynds Foundation chair John Hynds (second from left) with artists Paula Collier and Zac Whiteside...

    Crucible artist residents mix art, metalwork

    A reimagined childhood game and inspiration from an electric testing method were the basis for the Crucible Artist residents Paula Collier and Zac Whiteside’s work showcased at a public exhibition...

    Retiree loses house, possessions in fire

    Palmerston man Kevin Lott and his dog, Patch, stand in the remnants of his off-grid container...

    Retiree loses house, possessions in fire

    An East Otago man has been "set back 30 years" after his uninsured container home was destroyed by fire.

    Regional council reform plans of concern to Ahuriri residents

    The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

    Regional council reform plans of concern to Ahuriri residents

    The government’s plan to scrap regional councils has sparked fresh concern that nearly 2000 Waitaki Valley residents could be stranded in political limbo.

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    Reaction to debut single ‘quite cool’

    Musician and award-winning songwriter Winnie Conlan, 17, relaxes in her home studio in Oamaru....

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    Reaction to debut single ‘quite cool’

    An award-winning teenage Oamaru songwriter’s debut single is about being alone as "everyone" around her was getting into relationships.

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    Concern over lack of GP services in Palmerston

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    Concern over lack of GP services in Palmerston

    Palmerston residents are voicing concerns over long wait times for appointments, a lack of a physical GP and the burden being placed on a sole nurse practitioner in the East Otago town.

    Ticketless parking on way

    The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

    Ticketless parking on way

    New, tech-friendly parking meters are being brought in to replace ageing ones in Oamaru’s town centre.

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    Fire restrictions placed, more likely soon

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    Fire restrictions placed, more likely soon

    Central Otago and the Upper Waitaki will move to a restricted fire season on Monday.

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    Life-size moa statue to be first of many

    At the unveiling of Oamaru’s new moa statue are (from left) Motukutuku Ancient Cape Wanbrow...

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    Life-size moa statue to be first of many

    A life-size sculpture of extinct megafauna has pride of place at an Oamaru landmark — and there is moa to come.

    Kakanui School celebrates in style

    Cutting the cake at Kakanui School’s 155th anniversary celebrations are (from left) former...

    Kakanui School celebrates in style

    A tree planting and plaque unveiling ceremony were all part of a weekend of celebrations to mark the155th anniversary of Kakanui School.

    ‘Elated’ to now be NZ citizen

    The Waitaki District Council welcomed 25 new citizens at the November citizenship ceremony. PHOTO...

    ‘Elated’ to now be NZ citizen

    It was a celebratory occasion as 25 newly minted New Zealanders were welcomed to the Waitaki district at a citizenship ceremony at the Oamaru Opera House on Tuesday.

    Rain or shine Santa made it to town

    Santa waves to the crowd while his helpers bring the snow at the Oamaru Santa Parade. PHOTOS:...

    Rain or shine Santa made it to town

    Despite rain earlier in the morning, the North Otago community came out in droves to view the annual Waitaki District Santa Parade.

    Keeping the joy in Christmas

    Waimate Mayoress Lyn Stringer fronting the Waimate Christmas Child campaign. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Keeping the joy in Christmas

    The Waimate Christmas Child initiative is in its ninth year, and the aim is unwavering — to ensure no child misses out on waking up to presents on Christmas morning.

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    Oamaru cop ‘loving’ new role

    Constable Will Turnbull outside the Oamaru police station. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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    Oamaru cop ‘loving’ new role

    From working in custody and court as an authorised officer in Christchurch, to a team member on the offender prevention and tactical dog team in Timaru, Will Turnbull brings 11 years of frontline...

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    Details of work on water plan released

    The original in-house plan was rebuffed by the government and former environment minister Amy Adams.

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    Details of work on water plan released

    Millions could be shaved off the cost to replace Three Waters infrastructure, Waitaki district councillors have been told.

    Restricted fire season for parts of inland Otago

    Restricted fire season for parts of inland Otago

    Central Otago and the Upper Waitaki will move to a restricted fire season on Monday.

    Bough wow! Dog survives tree falling on car

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    Bough wow! Dog survives tree falling on car

    A dog had a lucky escape this afternoon when high winds brought down part of a tree on to two parked cars in Oamaru.

    Greens’ policy would threaten jobs: miner

    Greens’ policy would threaten jobs: miner

    A new Green Party policy to revoke mining permits from the Macraes MP4 expansion plan, should it be approved, would jeopardise the livelihoods of 900 people in East Otago

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    Couple create Waitaki tartan

    McLean & Co weavers Rod and Sue McLean launched their Waitaki tartan during the Victorian...

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    Couple create Waitaki tartan

    Oamaru weavers husband and wife Rod and Sue McLean have created a Waitaki tartan that reflects the district’s natural environment, its people — and their love for their new home.
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