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Landslip at home ‘gave us a real fright’
The sound of concrete breaking and wood snapping and the fear of a possible earthquake assailed an Oamaru family yesterday when a landslip occurred at the back of their property.
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Landslide in Oamaru, Waitaki state of emergency stays in place
Landslide in Oamaru, Waitaki state of emergency stays in place
Firefighters are responding to a landslide at a residential property in Oamaru's Tay St as sodden conditions continue to cause issues in Waitaki District.
'It was f...ing terrifying': Angry residents slam flood response
'It was f...ing terrifying': Angry residents slam flood response
Waitaki residents are angry at the lack of communication from the council following significant flooding that struck the district overnight.
Colourful birds take pride of place
Colourful birds take pride of place
The 61st annual North Otago Bird Club show took place at the Drill Hall in Oamaru last weekend.
Students shine on Scrano night
Students shine on Scrano night
Donald Trump, The Evil Queen and Snow White all made an appearance at the recent Waitaki Boys’ High School’s annual Scrano Cultural Competition.
Recognition for piper
Recognition for piper
Oamaru piper Janice Hayes has received The Piping and Dancing Association of New Zealand (PDANZ) meritorious service award.
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Michelin’s limited focus ‘disappointing’: Oamaru restaurateur
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Michelin’s limited focus ‘disappointing’: Oamaru restaurateur
An Oamaru restaurateur says while the Michelin Guide’s debut in New Zealand is a ‘‘fantastic first step’’ for the country, it is ‘‘disappointing’’ regional restaurants are not eligible to be reviewed.
Colourful birds on show in North Otago
Colourful birds on show in North Otago
The 61st annual North Otago Bird Club show took place at the Drill Hall in Oamaru over the weekend.
Pupils grateful for knitted beanies
Pupils grateful for knitted beanies
Totara School pupils were sporting their school colours with pride recently.
Students shine at regional finals
Students shine at regional finals
School musicians Winnie Conlan and Olivia Morriss were recognised in two categories at the Timaru Smokefreerockquest regional finals, held at the Oamaru Opera House last Saturday.
Scheme approval brings ‘certainty’
Scheme approval brings ‘certainty’
The decision to approve the operation of the Waitaki Power Scheme for another 35 years is the right one for New Zealand, Meridian Energy’s chief executive Mike Roan says.
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Waitaki Girls’ students may board at boys’ hostel
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Waitaki Girls’ students may board at boys’ hostel
A co-ed hostel has been mooted to take the place of Waitaki Girls’ High School’s boarding facility, which is set to close at the end of the year.
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WDC still considering amalgamation
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WDC still considering amalgamation
Waitaki's northern neighbours are firming up amalgamation plans and say there is room in their alliance for the Waitaki district.
Knits and yarns all part of celebration
Knits and yarns all part of celebration
A small but lively group of crafters and knitters in Oamaru were part of the Worldwide Knit in Public day last week, a day earlier than the rest of the world.
Trust model move to help Glenorchy Lodge ‘succeed’
Trust model move to help Glenorchy Lodge ‘succeed’
The Glenorchy Educational Charitable Trust has moved to a community-funded model, as Palmerston locals rally to continue the fight to save the Glenorchy Lodge.
Mayor welcomes new citizens
Mayor welcomes new citizens
Twenty-three new citizens have been sworn in at the Oamaru Opera House.
Artist to create ‘lexicon of movements’ in town
Artist to create ‘lexicon of movements’ in town
Walking the streets of Oamaru will soon be part of the new Crucible Gallery artist in residence’ everyday artwork.
‘Social justice in action’ — Fulbright visit illuminating
‘Social justice in action’ — Fulbright visit illuminating
An American teacher in New Zealand on a Fulbright programme was recently hosted by the Anglican Children’s Ministry in the Waitaki region.
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Mayor to move reduced rates rise
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Mayor to move reduced rates rise
A move to scale back Waitaki’s 22% rates increase has been blasted as ‘‘too little, too late’’ as the spectre of government intervention looms for the under-fire council.
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Youths arrested over Oamaru street attack
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Youths arrested over Oamaru street attack
Two Oamaru youths have been arrested and referred to Youth Aid after an ‘‘unprovoked attack’’ on strangers this week.