History on her side
History on her side
When Oamaru’s historic precinct expanded to include much of the town’s central business district last year, it was Heather Bauchop’s Heritage New Zealand review report that backed the change.
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Water restrictions to ease for some
Water restrictions to ease for some
The Waitaki District Council will ease the water restrictions for about 15,000 people on the Oamaru water supply from noon today.
Stray shag chicks rescued
Stray shag chicks rescued
Several rare Otago shag chicks died this week after being blown off their nests on Sumpter Wharf in last week’s storm.
Parking machines discussed
Parking machines discussed
Scrapping parking meters from Oamaru’s central business district would not only alleviate council concerns over faulty machines, it would help businesses in Lower Thames St, Waitaki district...
Urgent water warning as supply hits critical level
Urgent water warning as supply hits critical level
This weekend about 15,000 people on the Oamaru water supply could run out of treated water.
Water risk in Oamaru
'Two days of water left' if warning remains unheeded
About 15,000 people on the Oamaru water supply are cruising towards a boil water advisory as users of the supply apparently flouted a conserve water notice yesterday.
Gulls still kicking up a stink in town
Gulls still kicking up a stink in town
Efforts to reduce the terrible stench produced by gulls in the middle of Oamaru appear to be working.
Wanted man arrested carrying meth
Wanted man arrested carrying meth - Police
After police stopped a vehicle in Oamaru North yesterday the male passenger was found to have two warrants for his arrest.
Charges after urinating on street in front of family
Charges after urinating on street in front of family
A 36-year-old Oamaru man was arrested yesterday evening in Oamaru after police received a complaint of an intoxicated man urinating in the street in front of a family with children.
Good crowd out to see Santa
Good crowd out to see Santa
Santa Claus dropped a bombshell at the weekend, picking Oamaru as his favourite town in Otago.
Infant Otago shag chicks blown off nests
Infant Otago shag chicks blown off nests
Attracting curious tourists at Oamaru Harbour on Friday, 10 large Otago shag chicks appeared puzzled or confused as they perched stranded on the rocks at the harbour’s edge.
Turbid sediment-laden stormwater threat to penguins
Turbid sediment-laden stormwater threat to penguins
Otago's severe spring storms could spell an end to an otherwise likely record-breaking breeding season for Oamaru’s little penguins.
‘Streamline approach’ opposed by committee
‘Streamline approach’ opposed by committee
The Waitaki District Council will likely not involve the Ministry for the Environment in its district plan review, despite a suggestion to do so from council officers.
Call for drone applications to be paused
Call for drone applications to be paused
An aviation advocacy group has called for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to hit the pause button on applications for restricted airspace for long-range drone testing.
Profile low when power job’s done properly
Profile low when power job’s done properly
For the past 42 years, Graham Clark has been behind the scenes keeping the lights on in the Waitaki district. After the chief executive announced his retirement from Network Waitaki earlier this...
School responds to report of alleged assault by pupil
School responds to report of alleged assault by pupil
Waitaki Boys’ High School commissioner Craig Smith has hit back at reports a pupil at the school assaulted a teacher this week.
Incident at Waitaki Boys' an accident: commissioner
Incident at Waitaki Boys' an accident: commissioner
Waitaki Boys' High School commissioner Craig Smith has rejected claims a pupil at the school assaulted a teacher this week.
Weston hole feature of damage in Waitaki district
Weston hole feature of damage in Waitaki district
Three Waihemo bridges are closed as the Shag River remains swollen, Beach Rd south of Oamaru has significant damage from erosion, and a gaping hole in a street in Weston remains after this week’s storm.
Man arrested by AOS in Hampden
Man arrested by AOS in Hampden
A 32-year-old man was arrested after the Dunedin Armed Offenders Squad was called to Hampden, in North Otago, last night.
District plan review near public phase
District plan review near public phase
After years of behind-the-scenes work, the Waitaki District Council’s district plan review is nearing its public engagement phase.