Chinese tourists back in force
Chinese tourists back in force
Waitaki is proving a hit with Chinese tourists, with Tourism Waitaki’s November Destination Management Report showing the district bucking national trends.
Nic Duff
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Geopark expert calls for more council support
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Geopark expert calls for more council support
The Waitaki District Council is being urged to do more to support the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.
A&P show ‘the Oscars’ for North Otago’s farming community
A&P show ‘the Oscars’ for North Otago’s farming community
The North Otago A&P Show has been described as the Oscars for farmers.
A&P show ‘the Oscars’ for North Otago’s farming community
A&P show ‘the Oscars’ for North Otago’s farming community
The North Otago A&P Show has been described as the Oscars for farmers.
Floor plan for event centre back on agenda
Floor plan for event centre back on agenda
Here we go again.
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Chinese tourists flocking to Oamaru
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Chinese tourists flocking to Oamaru
Waitaki is proving a hit with Chinese tourists, with Tourism Waitaki’s November Destination Management Report showing the district bucking national trends. Spending by Chinese visitors grew by 20%...
AED for street a ‘no-brainer’
AED for street a ‘no-brainer’
"We hope we never have to use it but at least we know it’s there."
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Friends, family help to mark anniversary
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Friends, family help to mark anniversary
Oamaru couple Ted and Val Tempero have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Hope 80kmh speed limit stays
Hope 80kmh speed limit stays
Waitaki Bridge Village residents are hoping to keep a reduced 80kmh speed limit on State Highway 1 in place.
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Offer of land for Project Kea lapses
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Offer of land for Project Kea lapses
Project Kea has been dealt a blow.
Firefighters complete training
Firefighters complete training
Four new faces have joined the Oamaru Fire Brigade.
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3-D mapping of coast to shed light on erosion
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3-D mapping of coast to shed light on erosion
Oamaru residents will soon have access to high-definition data to help navigate the effects of coastal erosion.
Oamaru out to put best feather forward when hosting nationals
Oamaru out to put best feather forward when hosting nationals
The best bird exhibitors in the country will flock to Oamaru later this year.
Mural a credit to students’ work
Mural a credit to students’ work
St Kevin’s College will unveil a new mural created by students later this month.
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Devotees aflutter over July bird show
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Devotees aflutter over July bird show
The best bird exhibitors in the country will flock to Oamaru later this year.
Town brought together by art
Town brought together by art
Wet weather in Oamaru did not deter local residents as they did their best Banksy impersonations.
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Success spur to chase global goals
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Success spur to chase global goals
At just 9 years old, Codee Cleaver has achieved more than people double or even triple his age.
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Planter art brings community together
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Planter art brings community together
Wet weather in Oamaru did not stop the community from doing their best Banksy impersonations.
Fire brigades record busy year
Fire brigades record busy year
Last year was another big one for volunteer fire brigades in the Waitaki District.
Mayor defends cost of New Year’s party
Mayor defends cost of New Year’s party
It is a "nice to have" or a "good addition to the events calendar".