‘Capacity constraints’ behind late minutes
‘Capacity constraints’ behind late minutes
The Waitaki District Council chief executive has defended a year’s worth of late minutes being presented to a committee.
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Director-general of health confirms fluoridation order
Director-general of health confirms fluoridation order
The direction to fluoridate the Oamaru drinking water supply has been reconfirmed by the director-general of health.
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Collaborative regional water company mayor’s choice
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Collaborative regional water company mayor’s choice
Setting up a multi-council water services company as soon as possible "makes sense", the Mayor of Waitaki believes.
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Action needed to keep Unesco status: Mayor
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Action needed to keep Unesco status: Mayor
The Waitaki district has been warned it must follow through on its commitment to promote the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark.
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Governance function tensions flare up
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Governance function tensions flare up
Tensions around ensuring the Waitaki District Council’s governance arm meets official requirements are rising.
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Fluoridation order reconfirmed
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Fluoridation order reconfirmed
The direction to fluoridate the Oamaru drinking water supply has been reconfirmed by the director-general of health.
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Nor’wester brings torrid time for firefighters
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Nor’wester brings torrid time for firefighters
Things are heating up in Waitaki as temperatures soar and the fire risk escalates.
‘Fabulous support’ for nurses’ demonstration
‘Fabulous support’ for nurses’ demonstration
Striking Oamaru Te Whatu Ora nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and kaimahi hauora got toots of support from the public this week.
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Dog complaints down, but more ‘menacing’
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Dog complaints down, but more ‘menacing’
The number of dogs classified as "menacing" in Waitaki increased by 100% during 2023-24.
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McCone unhappy resolution simply ‘bureaucratic process’
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McCone unhappy resolution simply ‘bureaucratic process’
Release of the draft Waitaki District Plan for public submissions is inching closer.
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St Patrick’s set to reopen doors in late January
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St Patrick’s set to reopen doors in late January
A significant Oamaru landmark will not be reopening in time for Christmas following a $1.4million refit.
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Proximity of Kurow wind farm a concern
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Proximity of Kurow wind farm a concern
"I can't believe they’ve got it so close to the town."
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Wind farm proposal meetings for residents today
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Wind farm proposal meetings for residents today
Much of wider Kurow population has yet to fully visualise plans for a 130-megawatt wind farm above the township.
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Road work surprises resident
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Road work surprises resident
A banging pile-driver installing posts for gates was how a Waitaki business owner found out the road past their front gate was not reopening anytime soon.
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Beach Rd decision deferred
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Beach Rd decision deferred
Future options for Oamaru’s Beach Rd will go to the public after the Waitaki District Council this week stopped short of making an immediate call to close it permanently.
Alleged laser pointer in court
Man accused of pointing laser at rescue chopper in court
A 41-year-old who allegedly pointed a laser at a rescue helicopter that had just completed a hospital transfer in Christchurch has appeared in court.
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District branding on agenda
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District branding on agenda
"There are always detractors."
Alleged laser pointer in court
Alleged laser pointer in court
An Oamaru man who allegedly pointed a laser at the Otago Rescue Helicopter has made an initial court appearance.
Poor communication criticised over Beach Rd
Poor communication criticised over Beach Rd
Affected landowners immediately penalised by the closure of a road immediately south of Oamaru only got wind of it when the Waitaki District Council released a media statement last week.
Ahuriri ward needs special permission
Ahuriri ward needs special permission
An exemption from the Local Government Commission is still needed for the Ahuriri ward to continue.