CEO leaving proud of council work
CEO leaving proud of council work
When Fergus Power walks out of his office today, it will be for the final time.
Kayla Hodge
Heritage cash, debt relief plea
Heritage cash, debt relief plea
The Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust is calling for the Waitaki District Council to put its money where its mouth is for its future heritage.
Bike trail a beacon in bleak times
Bike trail a beacon in bleak times
In the same way the Otago Central Rail Trail revitalised rural Otago, the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is becoming a beacon of hope for the Waitaki district, writes Kayla Hodge.
Satisfying helping boys be best versions of themselves
Satisfying helping boys be best versions of themselves
Shaping the future of teenagers can have a powerful impact.
Like phoenix, hope arises from ashes
Like phoenix, hope arises from ashes
When you're faced with a thousand negatives, there's always a positive to be found.
Hope to be council’s acting chief executive
Hope to be council’s acting chief executive
Paul Hope has been elevated to the top.
Board member taking extended leave
Board member taking extended leave
A Waitaki community board member has been granted extended leave to avoid triggering a third by-election this term.
Missing man found safe after car spotted
Missing man found safe after car spotted
The power of community has helped a missing Oamaru man return home.
Missing Oamaru man found safe and well
Missing Oamaru man found safe and well
Police have confirmed an Oamaru man has been found safe and well after he was reported missing at the weekend.
Daughters play their part in ‘Lycra for Littlies’ fundraiser
Daughters play their part in ‘Lycra for Littlies’ fundraiser
When Kate Webster took her two daughters along to a spin-a-thon fundraiser, she expected them to entertain themselves.
January flooding damage bill tops out over $1m
January flooding damage bill tops out over $1m
The repair bill for flood damage in the Waitaki is set to cost more than $1 million.
Workers stumble upon, catch fugitive
Workers stumble upon, catch fugitive
A plumber and a storage company owner have made an unlikely crime-fighting duo.
Occupants escape with minor injuries
Occupants escape with minor injuries
Emergency services personnel attend a single-vehicle crash in North Otago yesterday.
Pair injured in North Otago crash
Pair injured in North Otago crash
Two people suffered minor injuries after their car crashed and ended up the side of a North Otago road.
Animals do well on breakwater
Animals do well on breakwater
More restrictions could be put in place if Oamaru’s historic breakwater is reopened to the public.
New ward councillor sworn in at meeting
New ward councillor sworn in at meeting
Waihemo residents have an official voice at the Waitaki District Council table again.
Familiar ground for new principal
Familiar ground for new principal
Damian Brown has come full circle.
School mourning death of pupil
School mourning death of pupil
St Kevin’s College is mourning the loss of one of its best and brightest.
St John confirms hunt for site
St John confirms hunt for site
St John is still dedicated to finding a suitable site for its new ambulance base in Oamaru after having its preferred location rejected.
Search for new St John location to continue
Search for new St John location to continue
St John will restart its search for a new home in Oamaru after the Waitaki District Council voted against leasing Awamoa Park for the town’s new ambulance base.