Brendon McMahon

Growing "apprehension" over the draft Waitaki District Plan is galvanising a new pressure group.

The Waitaki District Council is on notice after widespread flooding in Palmerston last month.

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.

A motorcycle rally to Oamaru raising awareness for Youthline Otago has raised $5000 for the service.

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.

Criticism of the Waitaki District Council’s $4.5million-plus restructure is "unfortunate’ according to its chief executive, but they are pressing on.

A 357-signature petition opposing the Waitaki District Council’s plans to transform its libraries into community "hubs" has been delivered.

A "battle cry" to keep full hospital services in North Otago is still required.

A 357-signature petition opposing the Waitaki District Council’s plan to transform its libraries into community "hubs" has been delivered.

Oamaru Hospital has a new governance structure.

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.

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.

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.

A variety of projects are on the go in Kakanui as volunteers improve amenities in the coastal township.

Hundreds feted a pint-sized steam locomotive in Oamaru at the weekend as it turned 100.