Hamish MacLean

Canopy project Trust’s first major in-house job

Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust restoration officer John Baster catches some shade under the first...

Canopy project Trust’s first major in-house job

The restoration of the canopy on the 1882 Loan and Merc building is a significant step in the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust’s focus of revitalising a cornerstone piece, and the first big project completed by its new in-house restoration officer.

'Pathetic' sum pledged to address camping issues

The Department of Conservation Ahuriri River bridge campsite (at right) will get a new toilet and...

'Pathetic' sum pledged to address camping issues

Plans for the Ahuriri River Bridge Campsite - a flashpoint for Omarama residents - and the amount of money the Mackenzie and Waitaki basin areas received to deal with freedom camping issues are "seriously inadequate".

Kircher praises Ecan rethink

Environment Canterbury has shown "a lot of common sense" by amending its initial proposal for representation, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says.

War of words over floating hotel

A war of words over Oamaru Harbour development is playing out in Otago Daily Times' advertisements.

Unesco geopark comes a step closer

New Zealand national commission for Unesco natural science commissioner Dr Geoff Hicks addresses...

Unesco geopark comes a step closer

The Waitaki district's bid to establish the country's first Unesco Global Geopark has taken a significant step forward, with the signing of the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust deed into official record.

Gallery project loses one of its funders

Gallery project loses one of its funders

The Waitaki District Council has lost a significant source of external funding for its now scrapped $6 million redevelopment of the Forrester Gallery, council documents say.

New tourist route being upgraded

New tourist route being upgraded

Design work for an upgrade of Tenby St in Moeraki is under way.

Why did the swans cross the road?

Why did the swans cross the road?

A bevy of swans crosses Station Rd, near Totara, in North Otago, this week.

Flying ‘dream come true’ for first student

Rohit Ramesh (18), of Doha, Qatar, flew a plane for the first time this week. He is the first...

Flying ‘dream come true’ for first student

Three days ago, Rohit Ramesh took the controls of a New Zealand Airline Academy Tecnam P2008 and fulfilled a childhood dream.

First chicks make appearance at colony

A 10-year-old female sits on the first chicks of the season at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony....

First chicks make appearance at colony

The first little penguin chicks of the season have arrived at Oamaru.

Leopard seal pays a return visit to harbour

A leopard seal yawns in Oamaru Harbour yesterday. Photo: Hamish MacLean

Leopard seal pays a return visit to harbour

Leopard seal sighting season - if that is indeed a thing - has begun.

Microchipping superseding banding of penguins

A nesting little blue penguin with flipper band in 2016. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Microchipping superseding banding of penguins

This season is likely to mark the end of flipper-banding of little blue penguins at Oamaru Harbour.

Distillery committed to Oamaru

NZ Whisky Co general Manager Grant Finn outside the company's cellar door shop in Oamaru's...

Distillery negotiating premises and committed to town

Despite plans to develop a distillery in Waterfront Rd at Oamaru Harbour falling through in June, the New Zealand Whisky Company remains "100% committed to Oamaru".

Viewing area location to be decided

Otago Shags on Sumpter Wharf. Photo: Steohen Jaquiery

Viewing area location to be decided

A dedicated "viewing area" for Oamaru Harbour’s growing colony of the rare Otago shag has found favour with the Waitaki District Council.

Plans to improve stand-alone cultural facilities

Oamaru's historic courthouse in Thames St. Photos by Rebecca Ryan.

Plans to improve stand-alone cultural facilities

The Waitaki District Council plans to improve access to the Forrester Gallery, create better storage for collections and mount better displays at the North Otago Museum as stand-alone...

Appointment to trust

Appointment to trust

The newest member of the board for the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust says she has a "profound respect" for heritage buildings.

‘Carrot’ to help heritage work needed

"Demolition by neglect" is a real risk for some of New Zealand’s historic buildings and the Government could do more to encourage owners to maintain the country’s built heritage, Waitaki Mayor Gary...

Collective celebrations as revamped space opens

Crafted Artisans Gallery collective founding member Mary Horn (80), of Oamaru, shows one of her untitled acrylic-on-wallpaper paintings on display at the opening reception of the revamped Harbour...

Council proposes ward changes for 2019 poll

The Waitaki District Council has proposed extending its Ahuriri Ward, which already covers 54% of the entire district, but has stepped back from cutting the number of members on its two community...

Council promises consultation on two proposed roundabouts

Before a roundabout is installed at the Tyne and Wansbeck Sts intersection the Waitaki District...

Council promises consultation on two proposed roundabouts

Heritage New Zealand and the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust will be consulted before a roundabout is installed at the edge of the historic Oamaru Harbour precinct.

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