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Three rates options include 45% increase
Waitaki ratepayers will be consulted for two weeks from today on a proposed 19% rates increase — and two further options of 27% and 45%.
Lifelong crafter, knitter marks 100 years of creativity
Lifelong crafter, knitter marks 100 years of creativity
It is not every day you knit a set of matching jerseys as a marriage present for Swedish royalty.
Prospect of ‘real hardship’ feared
Prospect of ‘real hardship’ feared
Older people facing real hardship from skyrocketing rates across the South could be forced out of their homes, an advocacy group has warned.
We’re stuck with money for nothing
We’re stuck with money for nothing
Are you prepared to pay out your hard-earned money to get nothing in return?
End of intervention drawing closer
End of intervention drawing closer
After a two-year statutory intervention at a North Otago school, "vital steps" are now being made to elect a new school board.
Delight as keys for event centre handed to mayor
Delight as keys for event centre handed to mayor
The keys to the $31 million Network Waitaki Event Centre were handed over to Waitaki’s mayor on Monday.
Community and connection in action
Community and connection in action
Two words that sum up some important recent occasions and achievements around Oamaru.
Salvation Army launches appeal
Salvation Army launches appeal
The Salvation Army is calling on an army of volunteers to stand up for their communities by donating to support people facing hardship across Aotearoa.
‘Suspicious item’ left after bid to enter property
‘Suspicious item’ left after bid to enter property
A man who tried to get into an Oamaru property late at night left a "suspicious item" behind, police say.
Fuel crisis pushing WDC contracting costs up
Fuel crisis pushing WDC contracting costs up
The fuel crisis is causing a "significant" rise in Waitaki District Council contracting costs — as much as 30% in some instances.
Maheno to honour decorated bomber command pilot
Maheno to honour decorated bomber command pilot
A North Otago community will honour one of its most remarkable wartime airmen this Anzac Day when a plaque commemorating Wing Commander James Fraser Barron is unveiled.
Memorial oaks grow family connections
Memorial oaks grow family connections
A story about a ceremony for two fallen World War 1 soldiers has led to a new-found family connection.
Dawn service will mark centenary
Dawn service will mark centenary
Tomorrow’s Anzac Day dawn service in Oamaru will also mark the 100th anniversary of the war memorial on Thames St.
Anzac concert back in Hall of Memories
Anzac concert back in Hall of Memories
The Waitaki Boys’ High School Anzac Day Concert is back for its 11th year.
Wheeler art competition decided
Wheeler art competition decided
Winners of a competition run by the North Otago Art Society as part of the bi-annual exhibition in honour of the late artist Colin Wheeler have been announced.
Hard work, dancing keys to a long life
Hard work, dancing keys to a long life
A passion for rugby, bowls and dancing are all part of the fabric of centenarian George James’ life.
Tapui farmers win supreme fleece award
Tapui farmers win supreme fleece award
North Otago farmers Peter and Pauline Dodd took home a major prize at the National Golden Fleece Exhibition last weekend.
Wool fashions featured
Wool fashions featured
Fleece, fashion and everything in between was the theme of WS Hickey & Son’s 70 years in business celebration on Saturday.
Mazda CX3 looks good and drives even better
Mazda CX3 looks good and drives even better
Launched in 2015, Mazda’s CX3 continues to defy its advancing years and remains a popular choice with compact urban SUV buyers, with its smart styling and excellent ride and handling.
Plenty to do to prepare for winter
Plenty to do to prepare for winter
May is a month of transition — tidying, preparing and planning.