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Waimate mayoralty a 3-horse race
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Waimate mayoralty a 3-horse race
For the first time in 18 years, Waimate District has three candidates for the mayoralty.
Jules Chin
Young speakers step up
Young speakers step up
Lions Clubs International District 202J held their annual speech contest last Sunday at Fenwick School hall.
Council cans Oamaru airport drags
Council cans Oamaru airport drags
The Oamaru Airport Drags event has been spiked "for the foreseeable future" by the Waitaki District Council without formal explanation.
New head ‘positive’ for troubled school
New head ‘positive’ for troubled school
In an "important step in the school’s recovery", Matt Hannagan has been appointed as principal of Totara School.
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Waitaki writer’s collection wins NZSA prize
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Waitaki writer’s collection wins NZSA prize
Oamaru writer Susanna Elliffe has received an "outpouring of love" after winning an award for new writing with a "unique and original vision".
Bird works take flight at new gallery
Bird works take flight at new gallery
The beauty of birds in East Otago ecosystems has been the inspiration for Palmerston artist Zenobia Southcombe whose works will feature as part of a new Dunedin pop-up gallery.
Two tonnes of venison destined for foodbank
Two tonnes of venison destined for foodbank
A "tremendous effort" by the Pacific Island community and Southland charity Deer To Care processed over two tonnes of venison meat to support the Salvation Army foodbank in North Otago.
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What a drag: annual racing event left in limbo by resealing plans
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What a drag: annual racing event left in limbo by resealing plans
A popular event at the Oamaru Airport has been postponed by the Waitaki District Council without formal explanation, leaving the organisers "disappointed and confused".
Revolving set ‘interesting challenge’ for director
Revolving set ‘interesting challenge’ for director
The "escalating chaos on stage and backstage" of the Oamaru Repertory Society’s show Noises Off will be captured perfectly by a revolving set built by the show’s director Andrew Killick.
Entries for women’s scholarship now open
Entries for women’s scholarship now open
The Gillies Family Scholarship, which recognises the importance of women having educational opportunities, is now open for applications.
Preparations well under way for popular Altrusa bazaar
Preparations well under way for popular Altrusa bazaar
Fabric finds at the Altrusa bazaar next weekend will help raise funds to provide children with swimming lessons at the Waitaki Aquatic Centre and benefit many others in the community.
Man arrested twice over one weekend
Man arrested twice over one weekend
An Oamaru man was arrested and charged with threatening to kill and driving with an excess breath-alcohol level over the weekend.
Aid from North Otago to Tonga welcomed
Aid from North Otago to Tonga welcomed
The North Otago community has rallied to brighten the future for many in Tonga as the Pasifika Safe Shelter Trust (PSST) provides much needed farming and school equipment and supplies.
Category 1 status for church ‘great news’
Category 1 status for church ‘great news’
A preservation project has paid off for the dedicated efforts of the passionate owners of the Kakanui church that is now listed as a category 1 historic place with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
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Wāhine Māori artists take centre stage
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Wāhine Māori artists take centre stage
Wāhine Māori artists took centre stage in Webb’s recent art auction.
Crucible artist residency recipients announced
Crucible artist residency recipients announced
Two new artists have been chosen for the next instalment of the Crucible artist residency in Oamaru.
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Intervention to continue at troubled school
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Intervention to continue at troubled school
Troubled Totara School is now advertising for a new principal.
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Learning how to help environment
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Learning how to help environment
Holding a sustainable shell in her hands at the Just One Thing sustainability table is Waimarino Ainsley, 5, at the Plastic Free July Expo and Repair Cafe.
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Oamaru artist wows judges for second time
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Oamaru artist wows judges for second time
North Otago-based artist and furniture designer Tracey Vickers has wowed the judges again and placed as a finalist in the World of Wearable Arts Awards (Wow) for the second time.
Volunteers sought for wardrobe hire
Volunteers sought for wardrobe hire
The Victorian Wardrobe in Oamaru is the largest collection of Victorian costumes in the country and its members are seeking volunteers.