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.
New plane ‘a real success’
New plane ‘a real success’
A new aircraft at the North Otago Aero Club has brought an increase in training demand from future pilots.
‘New ways of working’ under council restructure
‘New ways of working’ under council restructure
The Waitaki District Council will operate with 191 full-time-equivalent employees once it has completed its "transformation" in eight months.
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.
‘Naughty’, ‘fun’ novel touches on taboo subjects
‘Naughty’, ‘fun’ novel touches on taboo subjects
"A little bit naughty and lots of fun."
Reserve carpark work under way
Reserve carpark work under way
Better carparking is coming at the lower entrance to the Cape Wanbrow reserve off Test Street.
Half-century of protecting Weston
Half-century of protecting Weston
The man who helped raise the Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade nearly 50 years ago has been honoured for his long dedication.
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Lengthy petition to be debated
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Lengthy petition to be debated
A standing order quibble over a petition signed by hundreds of Waitaki ratepayers exceeding a required 150 word count is set to be debated next week.
Coroner says man killed in fire had drugs and alcohol in his system
Coroner says man killed in fire had drugs and alcohol in his system
The victim of a fatal house fire in Palmerston had methamphetamine, cannabis and alcohol in his system a coroner has found.
Govt needs to do its bit for communities: mayor
Govt needs to do its bit for communities: mayor
The government needs to stop lecturing and meet local government halfway to ensure viable communities, Waitaki District Mayor Gary Kircher says.
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Firefighter honoured for 50 years’ service
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Firefighter honoured for 50 years’ service
The man who helped raise the Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade nearly 50 years ago has been honoured for his long dedication.
The old road and the sea
The old road and the sea
The Waitaki District Council began work on Beach Rd this week.
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Threat to kill puts Oamaru office in lockdown
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Threat to kill puts Oamaru office in lockdown
A woman who threatened to kill staff was arrested after an Oamaru government office was locked down.
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.
Customers upset at shops closing
Customers upset at shops closing
Alliance has confirmed it will be closing its local butcher shops at Oamaru and Timaru.
Court appearances on assault charges
Court appearances on assault charges
A 34-year-old Oamaru woman will appear in the Oamaru District Court on August 28 on a charge of common assault following an incident earlier this month.
Road may be abandoned as part of managed retreat
Road may be abandoned as part of managed retreat
The Waitaki District Council is considering abandoning a beachside road as it weighs up spending money on a route which appears to be falling into the sea.
Recreation centre to remain open
Recreation centre to remain open
Oamaru's rec centre is here to stay.
Over 90 gather for Funduro event
Over 90 gather for Funduro event
North Otago mountainbike riders were feeling the need for speed on Saturday.
Going for the Golds
Going for the Golds
The North Otago Rugby Supporters Club were in mid-season form as the Old Golds opened their 2024 season on Saturday.
