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Wetland accessibility improved
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Wetland accessibility improved
A new concrete path and handrails installed by a group of dedicated locals at the Kurow Wetlands will enable better accessibility to the conservation area.
Jules Chin
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Concern rising council costs could force precinct closures
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Concern rising council costs could force precinct closures
Donna Demente, artist and founder of the Grainstore Gallery, one of the first tourist attractions in the Harbour St precinct, says her "cavern of curiosities" is at imminent threat of closure due...
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School still waiting for car parking support
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School still waiting for car parking support
Nearly a year after a plea was made for an "urgent" parking solution around Hampden School, bureaucratic hold-ups are still frustrating principal Matt Hannagan.
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Council draws line at E-motorbikes
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Council draws line at E-motorbikes
Waitaki District Council recently reminded the community that motorbikes, electric or petrol-powered, are not permitted on council’s parks, reserves, tracks or the Alps 2 Ocean (A2O) trail.
Rising rent sparks gallery ‘crisis’
Rising rent sparks gallery ‘crisis’
The Grainstore Gallery in the historic Oamaru Harbour precinct faces an uncertain future, as rising rent costs and increasing pressure from district council jeopardise its survival.
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Donation to help keep club warm
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Donation to help keep club warm
The oldest and longest service club of the historic precinct in Oamaru just got hotter.
New role ‘exciting, challenging’
New role ‘exciting, challenging’
Former vice-chairman Robert Roodnat was elected the new chairman of Waitaki Multicultural on May 1.
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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.
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.