Govt needs to do its bit for communities: mayor
Govt needs to do its bit for communities: mayor
The government needs to stop lecturing and meet local government halfway to ensure viable communities, Waitaki District Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Brendon McMahon
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Firefighter honoured for 50 years’ service
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Firefighter honoured for 50 years’ service
The man who helped raise the Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade nearly 50 years ago has been honoured for his long dedication.
Customers upset at shops closing
Customers upset at shops closing
Alliance has confirmed it will be closing its local butcher shops at Oamaru and Timaru.
Road may be abandoned as part of managed retreat
Road may be abandoned as part of managed retreat
The Waitaki District Council is considering abandoning a beachside road as it weighs up spending money on a route which appears to be falling into the sea.
North Otago farmer appointed associate director at FMG
North Otago farmer appointed associate director at FMG
FMG has appointed Jackie Dalziel, of North Otago, to the associate director position on its board.
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New council dept overview released
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New council dept overview released
The Waitaki District Council will operate with 191 full-time-equivalent employees once it has completed its "transformation" in eight months.
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Up, up and away to a new life
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Up, up and away to a new life
An old Oamaru house will have a new life near Kurow after it was carefully lifted over a 2m-high wall and on to a transporter early yesterday afternoon.
Frame’s house to open to celebrate centennial
Frame’s house to open to celebrate centennial
The centennial of the birth of Oamaru’s most famous literary daughter, Janet Frame, will be commemorated this month in a weekend of events in the North Otago town.
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Rubbish cleanups costing council up to $15m
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Rubbish cleanups costing council up to $15m
The Waitaki District Council is spending up to $15 million to avert a looming coastal environmental disaster.
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Meat processing plant set to cut 75 roles
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Oamaru meat processing plant set to cut 75 roles
At least 75 workers at Oamaru Meats will lose their jobs after the company backtracked on its initial proposal to lay off 100 workers.
Reaching century a privilege
Reaching century a privilege
The thought of reaching 100 is something Waianakarua resident Shirley Gillies has never considered too deeply.
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Group opposed to library changes
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Group opposed to library changes
A new lobby group has been formed out of concern about potential changes to libraries in the Waitaki district.
$1.4m makeover for Oamaru landmark
$1.4m makeover for Oamaru landmark
A significant Oamaru landmark with a rich architectural pedigree is undergoing a $1.4 million refit.
No change in representation mooted for ’25, ’28 elections
No change in representation mooted for ’25, ’28 elections
No real change is proposed under the mandatory review of elected Waitaki District Council representatives.
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Libraries to transform into hubs
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Libraries to transform into hubs
The Waitaki District Council has revealed its libraries will be transformed into community service centres or "hubs" under its planned reorganisation.
St Patrick’s Basilica interior renewal starts
St Patrick’s Basilica interior renewal starts
A significant Oamaru landmark with a rich architectural pedigree is undergoing a $1.4 million refit.
Council carries over $14.5m in projects
Council carries over $14.5m in projects
The Waitaki District Council will carry over $14.5 million of projects it did not complete in the last financial year.