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Bikers to stage support ride for Youthline
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Bikers to stage support ride for Youthline
The Tribal Nations motorcycle community will stage a support ride for Youthline in Oamaru next week.
Brendon McMahon
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B10’s 100th spurs memories
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B10’s 100th spurs memories
Hundreds feted a pint-sized steam locomotive in Oamaru at the weekend as it turned 100.
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Flooding damage expected to cost more than $500,000
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Flooding damage expected to cost more than $500,000
Some Waitaki District roads and at least half a million dollars of weather-related repairs are expected after flooding in early October.
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Fluoridation paused for system recalibration
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Fluoridation paused for system recalibration
The Waitaki District Council has "temporarily paused" fluoridation.
Bud complaint falls on deaf ears
Bud complaint falls on deaf ears
A Palmerston woman who bought cotton buds in Oamaru and subsequently had to get the tip of one professionally removed from her ear is "unhappy".
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GP criticises health survey as misleading
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GP criticises health survey as misleading
It is "a lie" to say Waitaki health services will not be cut, says an Oamaru GP.
Waitaki mayor and CEO 'in mediation' after clashes
Waitaki mayor and council boss 'in mediation' after clashes
Alleged tension between the Waitaki Mayor and his chief executive has bubbled to the surface.
Mayor worried for Pukeuri workers
Mayor worried for Pukeuri workers
Waitaki’s Mayor says he is worried at the impact on Waitaki employees in the meat processing sector following the Alliance Group’s planned retrenchment from its Smithfield site in Timaru.
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Lateness not acceptable for council
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Lateness not acceptable for council
Late agendas and delayed minutes are "far from good practice", Waitaki’s mayor admits.
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‘Pay the parking fee not the parking fine’: council
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‘Pay the parking fee not the parking fine’: council
A 70% leap in the fine for misusing mobility parks to $750 will apply to Oamaru residents — like everyone else.
Upgrades to council chambers budgeted at $1m
Upgrades to council chambers budgeted at $1m
The tower and roof of the Waitaki District Council chambers in Oamaru is getting a major upgrade.
Buller Declaration warmly received
Buller Declaration warmly received
A campaign highlighting the New Zealand health system crisis has visited Waitaki to garner support.
Mayor concerned for Pukeuri workers
Mayor concerned for Pukeuri workers
Waitaki’s Mayor says he is worried at the impact on Waitaki employees in the meat processing sector following the Alliance Group’s planned retrenchment from its Smithfield site in Timaru.
Hope drawn from US fluoridation ruling
Hope drawn from US fluoridation ruling
Waitaki residents against compulsory fluoridation are drawing hope from a United States court decision.
Council assessing flood damage after rain
Council assessing flood damage after rain
The weather bomb of last weekend has left a cleanup job for the Waitaki District Council.
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Faulty cotton bud complaint falls on deaf ears
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Faulty cotton bud complaint falls on deaf ears
A Palmerston woman who bought cotton buds in Oamaru and subsequently had to get the tip of one professionally removed from her ear is "unhappy".
Fluoridation ‘paused’ after level found too high
Fluoridation ‘paused’ after level found too high
The Waitaki District Council has "temporarily paused" fluoridation.
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Health campaign to visit Dunedin today
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Health campaign to visit Dunedin today
A campaign highlighting the plight of the New Zealand health system will come to Dunedin today.
Layout changed for safety: council
Layout changed for safety: council
Changes to the bus stop layout in Oamaru’s key tourist area were done to optimise safety.
WDC engagement ‘problematic’
WDC engagement ‘problematic’
The Waitaki District Council’s engagement with the community is "still problematic".