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Emerging pianist to perform solo concert

Gifted pianist Sylvia Jiang, who studies with Richard Goode, Yong Hi Moon and Rae de Lisle, will...

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

Waitaki District Council’s Revitalise Our Places Oamaru project co-ordinator and artist Beth...

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

Waitaki Museum and Archive curator of collections and exhibitions Henry Buckenham is moving on to...

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

The new Forrester Gallery curator Anna McLean stands in front of Oamaru artist Maggie Covell’s...

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

New Zealand Airline Academy trainee pilot Sneha Baskaran (right) is presented with the Morane...

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

The first load of waste being removed from the former Hampden landfill site last week as part of...

Waste on its way out of Hampden

Take it up and tip it out.

Eatery lands 5 hospitality award nominations

Nominated for outstanding bartender is Agustin Vijande (left) with Cucina co-owner Pablo...

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

Waitaki Districts Libraries manager Jenny Bean and libraries customer services co-ordinator...

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.

Dawn ceremony to mark Matariki

Last year about a hundred people gathered at Makotukutuku — Cape Wanbrow Lookout in Oamaru to...

Dawn ceremony to mark Matariki

Next week is Matariki,the Māori New Year celebrations, and a special dawn ceremony, including stargazing, has become a community tradition along with other events throughout the week.

Store on journey to rebuild Tonga

Ready for sales to help support the community in Tonga are (from left) Setaita Aitu and Lavenita...

Store on journey to rebuild Tonga

The "Friendly Islands Shop" has opened in the North End of Oamaru.

Warmer houses focus of expo

Staying warm at home through winter when times are hard. PHOTO: HAMISH MACLEAN

Warmer houses focus of expo

Stronger Waitaki and Family Works are holding a free community event hosted by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) this weekend with tips on how best to keep houses warm and dry in winter.

Focus on film-industry talent

Southern Pilots programme participants who will attend a regional story incubator in Oamaru this...

Focus on film-industry talent

Some of the country’s leading and emerging film industry talent will be in town this weekend attending New Zealand’s first regional story incubator that aims to support local film-makers.

New board take the reins during annual changeover

Ready to lead are the New Oamaru Zonta Club board for 2024-2025 is (from left) Cathy Hurst,...

New board take the reins during annual changeover

The Zonta Club of Oamaru inducted a new board during its annual changeover dinner at the Brydone Hotel last month.

Knitters helping needy

Knitting is an excellent and portable time filler.

Knitters helping needy

A small group of North Otago knitters and crocheters will join other New Zealanders all throughout the country in uniting to knit thousands of blankets and warm clothing to be given to children,...

Workshop helps create local films

Some of the country’s leading and emerging film industry talent will be in Oamaru this weekend attending New Zealand’s first regional story incubator that aims to support local film-makers.

Country school’s community ‘deeply divided’

There has been a school at Totara, south of Oamaru, since 1883. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Country school’s community ‘deeply divided’

The principal of a tiny North Otago school is unable to manage pupil behaviour and is unprofessional, a group of parents concerned about the future of the school and the safety of their children say.

‘It’s been a wonderful place to work’

Trade Aid Oamaru general manager Delwyn Cox says says she will miss working at the Thames St...

‘It’s been a wonderful place to work’

"Don’t cry because it's over, smile because it happened."

Cooking classes for beginners planned

Reach Church senior pastor Brendon Perumal supports cook Annie Beattie at the most recent...

Cooking classes for beginners planned

Providing people with hearty and nourishing meals on a budget is the aim of the new Reach Church community cooking classes.

Harbour St stalwart changes hands

The new co-owners of Presence on Harbour Brendan Rivalin (left) and Yuli Lin (right) take advice...

Harbour St stalwart changes hands

Dawn Brown has been the owner of the popular Presence on Harbour gift shop in Oamaru for almost a decade, and has been with the business from the beginning.

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