Sewerage back on agenda
Sewerage back on agenda
A proposed sewerage scheme for Hampden is again being investigated.
Bill Campbell
'Radio Waves' tickets sell fast
'Radio Waves' tickets sell fast
The full house sign will probably be hung out for this year's Waikouaiti theatre restaurant production of Radio Waves.
Welcome intense, new principal says
Welcome intense, new principal says
New East Otago High School principal Lennox Sharp told the assembly of school pupils, staff and guests he felt a sense of "incredible humility" at the support given to the mihi whakatu (Maori welcome) he received this week.
Meeting sought about landslip
Meeting sought about landslip
Problems with the Moeraki landslip remain unresolved, five months after properties were placed in a natural-hazard red zone, prompting locals to call for a public meeting to explain the future of their properties.
Proceeds to fire brigades
Proceeds to fire brigades
More than $100,000 has been granted over the past 25 years, by the Waianakarua Lions Moeraki fishing competition, mostly to East Otago and North Otago organisations.
Soldiers' stories will complement restoration
Soldiers' stories will complement restoration
As restoration of the Palmerston war memorial (pictured) started this week, plans are being made to collect details about each of the members of the armed forces whose death in the two world wars is recorded there.
Water supply upgrade delayed
Water supply upgrade delayed
The Palmerston, Dunback and Goodwood water supply upgrade has been delayed by pipe quality and testing issues on sections of the Dunback and Goodwood water mains.
Refurbishment could cost $10,000
Refurbishment could cost $10,000
The Palmerston war memorial statue, arch, plaques and gate need a makeover, a report commissioned by Waitaki District Council (WDC) says.
Oamaru award ceremony
Oamaru award ceremony
The annual TrustPower community awards for the Waihemo and Waitaki areas will be combined in Oamaru this year.
Community board to study clearing up Coast Rd confusion
Community board to study clearing up Coast Rd confusion
Confusion caused by the doubling up of property numbers on Coast Rd between Evansdale and Karitane will be addressed this week
Former pupil of KVC to return as principal
Former pupil of KVC to return as principal
A former pupil will take over the role of principal at Kaikorai Valley College, Dunedin.
First response group planned
First response group planned
A proposal by St John to establish a first response unit at Palmerston has been greeted favourably by the community.
Final calls for rural mailman after 1.6 million km
Final calls for rural mailman after 1.6 million km
After 37 years and an estimated 1.6 million km, Kelvin Lyon has retired from his East Otago rural delivery contract.
Show promises to be back to its vintage best
Show promises to be back to its vintage best
The 129th Palmerston-Waihemo A and P Show is expanding, thanks to a report in the Otago Daily Times.
5000 visit museum
5000 visit museum
The Waihemo museum at Palmerston has attracted more than 5000 visitors since it opened in January 2009.
Support needed for water project
Support needed for water project
Backers of the proposed Waihemo water conservation scheme in East Otago say more support is needed.
Settlement marks 175 years
Settlement marks 175 years
The 175th anniversary of the establishment of the seaside settlement of Moeraki by whalers in 1836 will be celebrated on Boxing Day.
East Otago pupils stand out
East Otago pupils stand out
Dunedin North Rotary Club scholarships of $1000 each have been awarded to Sarah Law, dux of East Otago High School, and Holly McGrouther, the school's head girl.
'No idea' on 175th anniversary numbers
'No idea' on 175th anniversary numbers
The 175th anniversary of the establishment of the whaling settlement at Moeraki will be celebrated on Boxing Day.
Professor joins health centre
Professor joins health centre
The first professor of general practice at the Dunedin School of Medicine, Prof Campbell Murdoch, has taken his stethoscope to Palmerston.