Statue to honour VC war hero
Statue to honour VC war hero
More than a century after his death at the Battle of the Somme, Oamaru war hero Sergeant Donald Forrester Brown VC is set to be honoured in his hometown with a life-size bronze statue.
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Steampunkers converge for festival
Steampunkers converge for festival
Oamaru's annual Steampunk Festival goes back in time this weekend, boosting the town’s tourism appeal in the process.
Musos embrace month
Musos embrace month
Waitakians were treated to some of the district’s finest talent as part of New Zealand Music Month, Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa 2025.
Morning tea ‘for community’
Morning tea ‘for community’
Reach Church will host the first of its twice-monthly free morning teas next month.
Community backs appeal to tune of $10K
Community backs appeal to tune of $10K
The Salvation Army Red Shield appeal in the Waitaki District made over $10,000 this year thanks to volunteers and generous public support.
Warning hoiho still at risk
Warning hoiho still at risk
While Moeraki’s yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) are enjoying their annual "holiday" at sea, conservationists warn their battle for survival is far from over.
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Deputy mayor keen to continue council work — but not as mayor
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Deputy mayor keen to continue council work — but not as mayor
Waitaki district deputy mayor Hana Halalele has ruled out a tilt at the mayoralty but says she will continue her "big passion" for building better communities.
Community rallies for Billy
Community rallies for 2-year-old with rare brain disorder
A signed Super Rugby shirt, a holiday in Akaroa and a helicopter ride are all up for grabs at the Building Billy’s Brain fundraiser on Saturday night.
Youth jobs programme ‘fantastic success story’
Youth jobs programme ‘fantastic success story’
A scheme helping young Waitaki people has been a "fantastic" success story, Mayor Gary Kircher says.
'Amazing support': Community rallies for Billy
'Amazing support': Community rallies for Billy
The mum of an Oamaru 2-year-old with a rare brain disorder has been overwhelmed by the level of community support for a fundraiser.
MP’s office picketed over equity bill
MP’s office picketed over equity bill
Protesters in Oamaru have made their feelings known over changes to workplace regulations.
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Spate of violent crime ‘unusual’ for Oamaru
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Spate of violent crime ‘unusual’ for Oamaru
A spate of violent crime on the streets of Oamaru this month is unusual, police say.
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'Priceless' medal found at Oamaru recycling centre
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'Priceless' medal found at Oamaru recycling centre
The mystery of a "priceless" medal found at the Oamaru recycling centre and given to the family of a World War 2 soldier has partly been solved.
Exhibition made possible by bequest
Exhibition made possible by bequest
Forrester Gallery has an exhibit of new and contemporary works that reflect the "wider diversity" of the Waitaki District, thanks to a bequest.
Bugle player honoured for long service
Bugle player honoured for long service
An Oamaru man who has played the bugle at Oamaru Anzac commemorations for 60 years and at Hakataramea for 37 years, has been honoured this year.
New principal a dab hand
New principal a dab hand
Sarah Caldwell is the new principal of Duntroon School.
Aiming to nurture a ‘supportive village’
Aiming to nurture a ‘supportive village’
The new Waitaki Multicultural community connector is passionate about creating a "supportive village" for new Waitaki residents.
Whitestone’s Monte Cristo wins top award
Whitestone’s Monte Cristo wins top award
Whitestone Cheese cleaned up at the NZ Champions of Cheese awards, paying tribute to one half of the instigators of the business.
Principal settling in at ‘thriving’ school
Principal settling in at ‘thriving’ school
Sarah Caldwell is the new principal of Duntroon School.
Whitestone creams it at NZ cheese awards
Whitestone creams it at NZ cheese awards
A sheep milk cheddar made in Oamaru has been named New Zealand's best cheese.