Health careers promoted
Health careers promoted
In a bid to tackle the severe lack of health professionals in rural communities, a team of tertiary students were at Waitaki Girls’ High School last Friday to promote rural health careers.
Jules Chin
First Gillies scholarship awarded
First Gillies scholarship awarded
Holly Baylis has been awarded the Zonta Club of Oamaru’s inaugural Gillies Family Scholarship.
Owners still optimistic despite lack of sale
Owners still optimistic despite lack of sale
Tough economic times have meant Vanessa’s Cafe in Hampden is still on the market after 18 months but the owners say they have had "quite a bit of interest".
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Oamaru road death victim 'a real gem'
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Oamaru road death victim 'a real gem'
An Oamaru rest-home worker has been remembered as "one of a kind".
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Project seen as preserving cultural heritage of town’s people
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Project seen as preserving cultural heritage of town’s people
"I will live in the past, the present and the future."
MMA fighter set to take on the world
MMA fighter set to take on the world
"Take me out" now has a new meaning for a former Oamaru cage fighter.
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Street lamp upgrade to lighten costs
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Street lamp upgrade to lighten costs
A street light upgrade under way in Oamaru will provide a streamlined system that will provide improved functionality and save money.
Springing into that first career
Springing into that first career
Jumping into the future will be made easier at the annual Waitaki Girls’ High School Careers Expo this year with the presence of business AJ Hackett Bungy and the introduction of a new forum.
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Commissioner for North Otago school
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Commissioner for Totara School
A North Otago primary school is now under the control of a Ministry of Education-appointed commissioner.
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ABs getting all the kelp they need
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ABs getting all the kelp they need
Oamaru artists and locals have come out in full support of the All Blacks, with many Thames St shop fronts displaying black and white balloons and decorations.
Forrester’s new curator excited
Forrester’s new curator excited
From one "top town" to another, the new curator of visual arts at the Forrester Gallery is excited for "playful" and "thought-provoking" exhibitions and sees great potential in the future of the...
Emerging pianist to perform solo concert
Emerging pianist to perform solo concert
Hailed by critics as New Zealand’s "most notable young emerging pianist", 28-year-old Sylvia Jiang will play the Oamaru Opera House next month on the debut of her first solo tour presented by...
Pop-ups revitalise empty spaces
Pop-ups revitalise empty spaces
From vacant to vibrant, the face of retail is changing and a new council initiative is filling vacant shops, fostering collaboration and boosting sales within the community.
Curator moving on to Canberra
Curator moving on to Canberra
Henry Buckenham has worn many hats over his time at the Waitaki Museum and Archive but now he is hanging them up and heading to the big smoke.
Forrester’s new curator excited for future
Forrester’s new curator excited for future
From one "top town" to another, the new curator of visual arts at the Forrester Gallery is excited for "playful" and "thought-provoking" exhibitions and sees great potential in the gallery’s future.
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Curator taking on new role across the Ditch
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Curator taking on new role across the Ditch
Henry Buckenham has worn many hats over his time at the Waitaki Museum and Archive but now he is hanging them up and heading to the big smoke.
Trophy taken out by high-flying trainee
Trophy taken out by high-flying trainee
A young female pilot from the New Zealand Airline Academy Ltd (NZAAL) in Oamaru took out the Morane Saulnier Rallye Trophy at the annual New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation (NZAWA) rally...
Waste on its way out of Hampden
Waste on its way out of Hampden
Take it up and tip it out.
Eatery lands 5 hospitality award nominations
Eatery lands 5 hospitality award nominations
Award-winning Oamaru restaurant Cucina is dominating in Otago’s top dining spots, with an impressive five nominations including outstanding restaurant and outstanding chef for Pablo Tacchini.
Dementia-friendly library in works
Dementia-friendly library in works
A "huge" undertaking by the Oamaru Library staff has earned them an award from Alzheimer’s New Zealand (ANZ) for completing their first steps to becoming dementia-friendly.