‘Fresh air’, socialisation keys to long life
"Climb every mountain, ford every stream, follow every rainbow, till you find your dream."
Jules Chin
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School making progress on ‘strategic vision’
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School making progress on ‘strategic vision’
A Waitaki school under statutory management is making progress according to its managers who are re-evaluating its "strategic vision".
‘Naughty’, ‘fun’ novel touches on taboo subjects
‘Naughty’, ‘fun’ novel touches on taboo subjects
"A little bit naughty and lots of fun."
Foundation to launch artists’ residency
Foundation to launch artists’ residency
The Hynds Foundation, led by the Hynds family, will officially open the Crucible Artist Residency programme and studios next month in the Gillies MetalTech Foundry, in the historic precinct of Oamaru.
Dog poo causing a right stink
Dog poo causing a right stink
Shop proprietors in Oamaru’s main street are over "disgusting" dog poo at the back of their shops and have called on the Waitaki District Council to do something about it.
50 years for ‘Queen of Lingerie’
50 years for ‘Queen of Lingerie’
Fifty years of service by the "Queen of Lingerie" has been celebrated in a New Zealand first for department store Farmers.
Laser mapping shows Southland in detail
Laser mapping shows Southland in detail
A four-year project to deliver three-dimensional, high-resolution mapping of Murihiku Southland has been completed.
Oamaru retail avoids national downturn
Oamaru retail avoids national downturn
An upturn in new businesses in the Oamaru CBD and across the Waitaki District is bucking the national trend.
Advice offered to beat the retail blues
Advice offered to beat the retail blues
A splash of the right colour and an evolving window display are key to entice customers into stores, say the Revitalise Our Places Ōamaru (Ropo) team, who held a free "tips and advice" retail...
Waitaki Girls’ High School Careers Expo shaping up to be biggest ever
Waitaki Girls’ High School Careers Expo shaping up to be biggest ever
A "great" community response to the upcoming Waitaki Girls’ High School Careers Expo means it is set to be the biggest ever.
Steam and rail society in need of volunteers
Steam and rail society in need of volunteers
Finding love on the line has been a bonus for Oamaru Steam and Rail Society general manager Harry Andrew, who says "you’re never too old" to learn new things.
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School consultation sessions planned
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School consultation sessions planned
Totara School parents have received a notice for consultation on the future direction of the school.
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Big rise for little penguin pairs
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Big rise for little penguin pairs
They are breeding like ... little blue penguins.
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Cinema owners offer new events
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Cinema owners offer new events
Grace and Chris Rottenbury, are breathing "new life" into the Oamaru movie-going experience with their newly branded location, The Riviera Cinema Oamaru.
Tramper missing near Kurow found
Tramper missing near Kurow found
A tramper missing near Kurow, in the Waitaki Valley, has been found, police say.
Roll drops amid ministry intervention
Roll drops amid ministry intervention
The Totara School roll has dropped to 38 pupils as the statutory intervention by the Ministry of Education continues.
Club celebrating centenary
Club celebrating centenary
Members of the North Otago Women’s Club will celebrate the past and present at their 100th anniversary this weekend.
Totara School roll continues to fall
Totara School roll continues to fall
The Totara School roll has dropped to 38 pupils as the statutory intervention by the Ministry of Education continues.
Age Concern minibus enlisted in police chase
Age Concern minibus enlisted in police chase
An outing for a group of seniors turned into a police chase yesterday when they gave a ride to a pair of wet constables pursuing a suspect on foot.
Senior citizens help police get their man
Senior citizens help police get their man
An outing for a group of Oamaru seniors turned into a police chase yesterday when they gave a ride to a pair of wet constables pursuing a suspect on foot.