Flood channel work to start
Flood channel work to start
Work will start next week on clearing flood channels and drains at Hilderthorpe before winter to alleviate flooding which closes State Highway 1 after heavy rain.
David Bruce
And then that got stuck ...
And then that got stuck ...
A digger is brought in to rescue Geoff Linn's trailer, tractor and new four-wheel-drive ute, after they became stuck on his Old Mill Rd property, just south of Oamaru yesterday.
Meeting to discuss pupil behaviour
Meeting to discuss pupil behaviour
Pupil behaviour at Waitaki Boys' High School is to be discussed at a meeting tonight between the board of trustees and the Ministry of Education.
Safety compromise
Safety compromise
Taffic lights will still be installed at the pedestrian crossing in the North End business centre in Oamaru, but as a compromise while a wider study is undertaken of safety issues.
Input sought on Clarks Mill plan
Input sought on Clarks Mill plan
''Back to the future'' could be one description of a management plan for the 1866 Clarks Mill at Maheno proposed by Heritage NZ.
Irrigation agreement signed with ORC
Irrigation agreement signed with ORC
Otago Regional Council councillors and staff on Thursday saw how the North Otago Irrigation Company and its farmers are managing efficient use of water and flow-on effects before signing an agreement with North Otago irrigation companies and representatives.
Flooded roads on councils' agenda
Flooded roads on councils' agenda
The ability to reopen roads quickly after flooding was discussed at a meeting between the Waitaki District Council and Otago Regional Council on Wednesday afternoon.
Truck wedged under Oamaru rail bridge
Truck wedged under Oamaru rail bridge
The driver of a transporter truck which slammed into an overbridge in Oamaru may yet face charges in relation to the crash.
Two cars, one a black Audi, were shunted off the back of the double-decker truck and another was badly damaged when truck hit the rail bridge on the Humber St bridge about 12.30pm today.
Council in good shape- Alden
Council in good shape- Alden
Waimate District Council chief executive Tony Alden is looking forward to ''a long overdue holiday'' when he leaves the job on July 31 after failing to be reappointed for another term after seven years in the position.
Limiting Harbour St traffic favoured
Limiting Harbour St traffic favoured
''We've made the cake but not iced it.''
Unwanted TVs flood in for recycling
Unwanted TVs flood in for recycling
Waitaki residents took the opportunity to beat a price rise and handed in 145 old television sets in 15 days to be sent away for recycling by the Waitaki Resource Recovery Centre in Oamaru.
Decision made on project conditions
Decision made on project conditions
The next step has been taken towards a new $3.8 million sports stadium for Waimate, but it could be at least a year away before any decision is made whether to build it.
Focus on historic street
Focus on historic street
''Robust debate'' is expected at a public meeting to discuss how historic Harbour St,in Oamaru's Victorian Precinct, should look in the future, but meeting organiser David Wilson welcomes that.
Cemetery trustees look to future
Cemetery trustees look to future
Trustees for the tiny Georgetown cemetery in the Waitaki Valley will be operating legally in the future, after finding out recently they had no authority to be running the graveyard.
Support for irrigation scheme means feasibility study next
Support for irrigation scheme means feasibility study next
"Clear support from the community'' buying shares in a new irrigation scheme for Waimate means it can now go to the next stage - assessing whether it is viable.
Customers focus of new strategy
Customers focus of new strategy
A new strategy being implemented by the Waitaki District Council is aimed at keeping up with the increasing expectations of customers seeking information and services.
Careful on Cape
Careful on Cape
More trees were damaged on Cape Wanbrow by heavy rain and high winds at the end of last month, making some areas unsafe.
Submission noticed in North
Submission noticed in North
A joint stand by 13 South Island local authorities opposing aspects of earthquake-prone buildings legislation being introduced by the Government is making waves in the North Island, including at Cabinet level.
Gifts policy on table
Gifts policy on table
For the first time, a gifts policy will dictate how Waitaki's mayor and councillors should receive or make gifts.
Farmer helps council out with free shingle
Farmer helps council out with free shingle
A private-public project between a Waitaki Valley farmer and the Waitaki District Council has resulted in major upgrading of Glen Settlement Rd, despite it not being in the council's budget.