‘Linchpin’ steps down
‘Linchpin’ steps down
Mike Gray has been the "linchpin" of the Duntroon and District Development Association for decades.
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Self-taught photographer wins competition
Self-taught photographer wins competition
Duntroon photographer Bernard Manangkil has won a Heritage New Zealand competition with a panoramic photograph of Oamaru’s Tyne St.
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Overwhelming majority against waste-to-energy plant
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Overwhelming majority against waste-to-energy plant
Nearly 700 respondents in a Waimate survey have said a resounding "no" to a proposed waste-to-energy plant in the district.
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Time may be up for beachside road
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Time may be up for beachside road
Waitaki District Council staff are making it clear they will ultimately recommend against reopening Beach Rd at Oamaru, given the route is not one of "expediency".
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United approach to water still an option
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United approach to water still an option
The "jury is out" on how the Waitaki District Council will deliver its new Three Waters plan.
Big crowd celebrates Victorian heritage
Big crowd celebrates Victorian heritage in Oamaru
Hundreds of visitors descended on Oamaru over the weekend as it celebrated its Victorian heritage with a festival of 120 events.
'Fantastic crowd’ at celebrations
'Fantastic crowd’ at celebrations
Hundreds of visitors swelled Oamaru at the weekend as it celebrated its Victorian heritage in a festival of 120 events.
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Push for landmark status 'going really, really well'
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Push for landmark status 'going really, really well'
A bid for Oamaru to gain status as the second only National Historic Landmark in New Zealand will require ‘‘widespread public support’, Heritage New Zealand says.
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Incorrect levy raises database issue — councillor
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Incorrect levy raises database issue — councillor
Waitaki ratepayers being incorrectly levied a $5.45 transport rate by the Otago Regional Council raises an issue with the Waitaki District Council’s rating database, a regional councillor says.
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Council awaiting contractor to fix fluoridation
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Council awaiting contractor to fix fluoridation
Fluoridation of Oamaru’s water supply remains switched off — five weeks after the Waitaki District Council announced a pause because of dosing issues.
Woman escaped injury when ride-on mower rolled
Woman escaped injury when ride-on mower rolled
A Palmerston woman in her 50s escaped with a few bumps after her ride-on mower tipped over on a slope, pinning her against a fence.
Waitaki Valley project selected for initiative
Waitaki Valley project selected for initiative
Critically endangered plants in the Waitaki Valley will be protected in a ground-breaking project to restore the mauri (life force) of Wai o Toura Reserve.
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Waitaki District Council denies rating base caused errors
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Waitaki District Council denies rating base caused errors
The incorrect levying of a $5.45 transport rate on Waitaki ratepayers by the Otago Regional Council raises an issue with Waitaki District’s rating base, a regional council representative believes.
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Aquila schmoozes council
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Aquila schmoozes council
An international energy generator has privately briefed the Waitaki District Council on the wind farm it proposes above Kurow.
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Kurow wind farm plans in 'very early phases'
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Kurow wind farm plans in 'very early phases'
Any construction of a proposed 130MW wind farm at Kurow will be years away. The international company proposing it, Aquila Clean Energy, said the development was still in ‘...
'Extremely lucky': Woman unhurt after ride-on mower rolls
'Extremely lucky': Woman unhurt after ride-on mower rolls
A Palmerston woman in her 50s escaped with a few bumps after her ride-on mower tipped over on a slope, pinning her against a fence.
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Road’s reinstatement yet to be determined
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Road’s reinstatement yet to be determined
One of the most stunning stretches of coastal highway in Otago will not reopen anytime soon.
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Council wants waste-to-energy plant removed from fast-track process
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Council wants waste-to-energy plant removed from fast-track process
The Waimate District Council is calling on the government to cut the controversial Project Kea from the Fast-track Approvals Bill process.
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Landmark status sought
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Landmark status sought
Oamaru's historic town centre and port may be about to achieve the highest recognition historic sites can attain in New Zealand.
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Windfarm plan in Waitaki Valley
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Windfarm plan in Waitaki Valley
An international energy generator has privately briefed the Waitaki District Council on a wind farm it proposes above Kurow.