'Heartless' sea lion attacks need to stop, advocates say
Advocates are disgusted by the shooting of three endangered sea lions in the South Island at the weekend.
Police seek public's help after 'senseless' shooting of three sea lions
Police seek public's help after 'senseless' shooting of three sea lions
Oamaru police are appealing for the public’s help after three sea lions were shot at the mouth of the Waitaki River.
Penguin colony has best year yet
Penguin colony has best year yet
New figures show the Ōamaru Blue Penguin Colony is celebrating its best year yet.
Water model concerns raised
Water model concerns raised
In a stark letter sent to the Waitaki District Council in mid July, secretary for local government Paul James warned the council it will face significant barriers to achieving financial stability...
Council cans Oamaru airport drags
Council cans Oamaru airport drags
The Oamaru Airport Drags event has been spiked "for the foreseeable future" by the Waitaki District Council without formal explanation.
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Govt ‘double-counted’ council spending figure
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Govt ‘double-counted’ council spending figure
The Waitaki District Council has largely welcomed a new government ranking system for council performance, but points out some "double counting" in the newly-released key metrics.
Palmerston guide’s dedication awarded
Palmerston guide’s dedication awarded
Palmerston’s Kacey Clark received the Queen’s Guide Award from the New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro last weekend.
Personnel changes in store for WDC
Personnel changes in store for WDC
A host of new faces will be around the Waitaki District Council table after the looming local body elections, with a new mayor and at least three new councillors guaranteed.
Assessment of draft water plan not far off
Assessment of draft water plan not far off
A government assessment of a "rough working draft" of its water services delivery plan is expected soon, the Waitaki District Council says.
Young speakers step up
Young speakers step up
Lions Clubs International District 202J held their annual speech contest last Sunday at Fenwick School hall.
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Frustration over hole in sewer pipe
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Frustration over hole in sewer pipe
Whose hole is it anyway?
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Safety fears over lack of harbour lighting
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Safety fears over lack of harbour lighting
After two years in the dark, moves are being made to address the safety concerns of boaties and people using Oamaru Harbour at night.
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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade
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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade
Tania Innes is breaking barriers in more ways than one.
Building owners urged to gull-proof roofs
Building owners urged to gull-proof roofs
It is time to prepare for the arrival of the gulls.
New head ‘positive’ for troubled school
New head ‘positive’ for troubled school
In an "important step in the school’s recovery", Matt Hannagan has been appointed as principal of Totara School.
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Waitaki writer’s collection wins NZSA prize
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Waitaki writer’s collection wins NZSA prize
Oamaru writer Susanna Elliffe has received an "outpouring of love" after winning an award for new writing with a "unique and original vision".
Surprise visitor overstays welcome
Surprise visitor overstays welcome
When Marilyn Eckhold heard a visitor shuffling in through her back door yesterday, the last thing she expected to see was a sea lion.
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25% of district’s cars unwarranted
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25% of district’s cars unwarranted
A quarter of Waitaki’s total passenger vehicle fleet is unwarranted, latest data shows.
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What a drag: annual racing event left in limbo by resealing plans
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What a drag: annual racing event left in limbo by resealing plans
A popular event at the Oamaru Airport has been postponed by the Waitaki District Council without formal explanation, leaving the organisers "disappointed and confused".
Medical school ‘good news’ for region: MP
Medical school ‘good news’ for region: MP
A new medical school at the University of Waikato is good news for Waitaki, MP Miles Anderson says.