Bid for historic landmark status ‘progressing well’
A bid to give the Oamaru historic town centre and its harbour National Historic Landmark status - in the same league as the Treaty of Waitangi Grounds - is "progressing well".
Patronage a ‘new adventure’
Patronage a ‘new adventure’
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.
New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’
New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’
The under-construction Network Waitaki Event Centre will open up "vast opportunities" for North Otago, its trustees say.
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Agricultural potential of river ‘untapped’
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Agricultural potential of river ‘untapped’
The agricultural potential of North Otago - underpinned by the water available from the Waitaki River - is only in its infancy, an Otago regional councillor says.
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Joint water CCO preferred option
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Joint water CCO preferred option
THE future of Waitaki’s water management will become clearer when the the Waitaki District Council meets today to consider adopting a joint water services council-controlled organisation (CCO) as...
Bridge to be replaced by ’26
Bridge to be replaced by ’26
A contract has been awarded to build a single lane replacement for the 126-year-old Kakanui Bridge, on the coastal scenic route south of Oamaru.
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Fly-tipping at Beach Rd dump disappointing: mayor
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Fly-tipping at Beach Rd dump disappointing: mayor
Fly-tippers have left rubbish strewn at one of two historic Beach Rd dumps cleaned up by the Waitaki District Council in a multimillion-dollar operation.
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‘I’ve got the ability to shoot you’
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‘I’ve got the ability to shoot you’
When council staff went to seize Craig Phillip Duell’s dog, they knew there may be trouble.
Magazine spread highlights town’s charm
Magazine spread highlights town’s charm
Oamaru has been gaining exposure in Air New Zealand’s in-flight magazine Kia Ora this month.
One in serious condition after altercation
One in serious condition after altercation
Police and Hato Hone St John attend the scene of an altercation on Oamaru-Alma Rd, State Highway 1, south of Oamaru, yesterday.
What an absolute gold mine that gold mine is
What an absolute gold mine that gold mine is
Stretching across the East Otago landscape is Oceana Gold’s Macraes gold mine, as the Macraes Village lies a short distance away.
Seriously injured victim airlifted after Oamaru altercation
Seriously injured victim airlifted after Oamaru altercation
A 24-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, after an altercation left a person seriously injured south of Oamaru, police say.
Tourism indicators ‘strong’
Tourism indicators ‘strong’
Positive signs in the visitor market are being reflected in a "strong performance" by Tourism Waitaki.
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Tough decisions after ‘sobering’ two-day hearings
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Tough decisions after ‘sobering’ two-day hearings
The Waitaki District Council will formally start deliberations this Monday on public submissions on its proposed long-term plan.
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‘Publicity you can’t really buy’ in in-flight mag
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‘Publicity you can’t really buy’ in in-flight mag
Oamaru is gaining exposure in Air New Zealand’s in-flight magazine Kia Ora this month.
Te Radar’s tour serving up plenty of food for thought
Te Radar’s tour serving up plenty of food for thought
"What on earth were we thinking?"
Awards for all involved
Awards for all involved
Annabel Berry, of Whitestone Cheese Diner and Deli, won two Resene Total Colour Awards at an award ceremony as part of Auckland Design Week this month.
Caution needed in dry inland areas: Fenz
Caution needed in dry inland areas: Fenz
Things are still very dry in inland parts of Waitaki.
Alpine fault roadshow coming
Alpine fault roadshow coming
Preparation will be key with Waitaki facing a 75% chance of a big Alpine Fault quake striking the South in the next 50 years.
Polling booths floated for upcoming election
Polling booths floated for upcoming election
Voting booths may be trialled for this year’s local body elections in Waitaki.
