Jules Chin

Artist grateful to police and community as car recovered

Artist grateful to police and community as car recovered

Police have managed to retrieve a car and property that was stolen from a young Dunedin artist, Zac Whiteside, who is based in Oamaru for an artist residency.

Keen to unleash airport’s ‘potential’

Oamaru Airport’s first airport manager, Matt Sisson. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Keen to unleash airport’s ‘potential’

Six weeks into his new role, Matt Sisson, the recently appointed manager of the district’s aerodrome, says he’s "excited" about the future of the airport and is keen to unlock its potential.

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Flight school students blamed for car crashes

Emergency services attend a two-vehicle car crash at the intersection of State Highway1 and...

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'We’ve had enough': Flight school students blamed for car crashes

An outraged farmer says a crash near Oamaru Airport yesterday is just one of many in the area caused by flight academy students in recent times.

Artist’s stolen car, items found

Dunedin artist, Zac Whiteside. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Artist’s stolen car, items found

Police have managed to retrieve a car and property that was stolen from a young Dunedin artist, Zac Whiteside, who is based in Oamaru for an artist residency.

Dads play back-up for daughters on their first EP

Winnie Conlan (left) and Olivia Morriss work at Sublime Studios. PHOTO: CRAIG CONLAN

Dads play back-up for daughters on their first EP

Harbour Street Jazz and Blues Talent show winners Winnie Conlan and Olivia Morriss have recorded their first EP with their dads playing back-up.

Town’s workshop to be place of creativity

Hampden School principal Matt Hannagan stands outside the new Hampden Community Workshop. PHOTO:...

Town’s workshop to be place of creativity

Inspired by the colour and design scheme of the barn at Wellington Zoo, the Hampden Community Workshop is now nearing completion.

Grant gives boost for further study

Zonta Club of Oamaru advocacy committee member Michelle Harrison presented year 13 students (from...

Grant gives boost for further study

The Zonta Club of Oamaru’s Young Women’s Empowerment Grant was awarded to three secondary school students last week at the Brydone Hotel.

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Wetland accessibility improved

Laying down the concrete and handrails in the new entrance to the Kurow Wetlands last week are ...

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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.

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Concern rising council costs could force precinct closures

The Grainstore Gallery. PHOTOS: JULES CHIN

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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

An example of an electric dirt bike. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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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’

Donna Demente in the Grainstore Gallery in 2020. PHOTO: REBECCA RYAN

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

Enjoying the new heat pump at the Penguin Club (from left to right) are Waitaki Refrigeration co...

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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’

Waitaki Multicultural chair Robert Roodnat. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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

Waimate District Council. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

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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

Public speaking contestants in the year 5-6 section were (from left) Vidu Chandrasena, Hugh...

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

Whitestone Rodders club president Geoff Omnett (left) and club committee member Murray Mackenzie ...

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

Current Hampden School principal Matt Hannagan has been appointed the new principal at Totara...

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

Oamaru writer Susanna Elliffe will have her winning collection of short stories published in 2026...

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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

Palmerston artist Zenobia Southcombe holds her bird-inspired prints that will feature in the Pond...

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.

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