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Cutting edge of Victorian times
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Cutting edge of Victorian times
It might sound implausible, but sawing stone was the thing in Victorian Oamaru.
Brendon McMahon
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Big demand for Victorian costumes
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Big demand for Victorian costumes
The Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust’s 2024 fete will mark 35 years since the inaugural event helped launch the revival and preservation of the town’s Victorian precinct.
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Pressure group needs ‘a real say’
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Pressure group needs ‘a real say’
Growing "apprehension" over the draft Waitaki District Plan is galvanising a new pressure group.
Change at the top for hospital
Change at the top for hospital
Oamaru Hospital has a new governance structure.
Plenty of interest as mascot visits
Plenty of interest as mascot visits
Cliff the repurposed ambulance garnered plenty of attention in Oamaru on Saturday on its trip north for the Save our Southern Hospital campaign.
Lack of boat access lamented
Lack of boat access lamented
An Oamaru boating and fishing veteran has pleaded with the Waitaki District Council to reinstate easy boat access to the Oamaru Harbour.
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Residents question flood preparation
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Residents question flood preparation
The Waitaki District Council is on notice after widespread flooding in Palmerston last month.
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Victorian fete to mark its 35th anniversary
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Victorian fete to mark its 35th anniversary
The Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust’s 2024 fete will mark 35 years since the inaugural event helped launch the revival and preservation of the town’s Victorian precinct.
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Rally raises $5000 for Youthline Otago
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Rally raises $5000 for Youthline Otago
A motorcycle rally to Oamaru raising awareness for Youthline Otago has raised $5000 for the service.
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Hooked on fishing
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Hooked on fishing
Standing proud after hauling in several salmon in quick succession are (from left) Fergus Kingan, 11, Harper Kingan, 10, and Zac Townsend, 10, all of Oamaru.
Support ‘fabulous’: health campaigners
Support ‘fabulous’: health campaigners
Cliff the repurposed ambulance garnered plenty of attention in Oamaru on its trip north for the Save our Southern Hospital campaign.
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Councillors pledge to press on
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Councillors pledge to press on
Criticism of the Waitaki District Council’s $4.5million-plus restructure is "unfortunate’ according to its chief executive, but they are pressing on.
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Petition opposing hubs delivered
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Petition opposing hubs delivered
A 357-signature petition opposing the Waitaki District Council’s plans to transform its libraries into community "hubs" has been delivered.
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Calls for advocacy over ‘underfunding’
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Calls for advocacy over ‘underfunding’
A "battle cry" to keep full hospital services in North Otago is still required.
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Petition opposes library ‘hub’ plan
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Petition opposes library ‘hub’ plan
A 357-signature petition opposing the Waitaki District Council’s plan to transform its libraries into community "hubs" has been delivered.
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New team to run hospital
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New team to run hospital
Oamaru Hospital has a new governance structure.
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Mayor rejects ‘slur’ of lobbyist
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Mayor rejects ‘slur’ of lobbyist
The Mayor of Waitaki has rejected as "a slur" an argument that his council is simply "following orders" over the directive to add fluoride to the public water supply.
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Restructure programme endorsed
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Restructure programme endorsed
Criticism of the Waitaki District Council’s $4.5 million-plus "transformation" restructuring is "unfortunate", according to its chief executive, but it is pressing on.
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Beach Rd dump larger than thought
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Beach Rd dump larger than thought
Excavation of the historic fly tipping problem along North Otago's Beach Road has netted about 20,000 tonnes of old rubbish — 8000 tonnes more than was estimated.
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Projects taking shape
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Projects taking shape
A variety of projects are on the go in Kakanui as volunteers improve amenities in the coastal township.