Town ‘fast approaching crisis point’
"Omarama is fast approaching a real crisis point," Omarama Residents and Ratepayers Association chairwoman Ann Patterson says.
Hamish MacLean
Katiki Point tourist site suggested
Katiki Point tourist site suggested
The Waitaki District Council wants a tourism operation established at Katiki Point, similar to the one at Oamaru’s penguin colony or the albatrosses at Taiaroa Head.
Roading rate draws forest owners’ ire
Roading rate draws forest owners’ ire
A proposed fourfold increase of the roading portion of the rates bill for forestry properties has been labelled unfair by people with forestry interests in the Waitaki district.
Meridian says rate costly
Meridian says rate costly
Meridian Energy says if the Waitaki District Council’s proposed revenue and finance policy goes ahead unchanged its roading rate contribution to the district could increase by 110%.
Pasifika community keen to participate
Pasifika community keen to participate
Pasifika people can contribute to the community and are "not just here to dance on the stage" in the Waitaki district, a community leader says.
Call to keep road as is
Call to keep road as is
A plan to spend more money on rural roads has been well received by the vast majority of Waitaki ratepayers.
Virus release result as expected: Landcare
Virus release result as expected: Landcare
The Otago Regional Council says it is working with Landcare Research to find out why the release of a new strain of rabbit virus has failed to meet expectations.
Young performers prepared
Young performers prepared
Ready for the 81st annual Oamaru Performing Arts Society festival beginning tomorrow are (front, from left) Lucy Mavor and Katie Murphy jjoined by (back, from left) Isla Selfe, Neve Mavor, Hannah Lewis and Sarah Jamison.
More cash would be better than debt relief, trust says
More cash would be better than debt relief, trust says
Cash from the Waitaki District Council would be better than debt relief, Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust operations manager Dr Mark Smith says.
Council service culture attacked
Council service culture attacked
The Otago Chamber of Commerce blasted the customer service "culture'' at the Waitaki District Council yesterday - and then asked it to consider a $10 million revamp of Oamaru's CBD.
57% against rec centre idea
57% against rec centre idea
More than half of those who responded to the Waitaki District Council’s long-term plan consultation have said "no" to a proposed $14 million indoor recreation centre for Oamaru.
Club wants downhill trail to new BMX track; mayor ponders funding
Club wants downhill trail to new BMX track; mayor ponders funding
A downhill mountain bike track leading to the BMX track under construction in Oamaru could help "keep more kids on their bikes", Mountain Biking North Otago says.
Forest & Bird asks to get track reopened
Forest & Bird asks to get track reopened
The Waitaki Branch of Forest & Bird has asked the council to work with the Department of Conservation (Doc) to reopen Graves Track along the sea-edge of Cape Wanbrow in its submission to the...
Call for ‘proper discussion’ over increasing assistance to trust
Call for ‘proper discussion’ over increasing assistance to trust
Without increased funding for the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust, historic Harbour St could lose its character, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Council writes off Fenz loan
Council writes off Fenz loan
The Waitaki District Council has burned a $285,145 loan to Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) off its books.
Shag viewing area proposed at wharf
Shag viewing area proposed at wharf
Building a viewing area on Sumpter Wharf for the growing number of visitors to Oamaru who stop for a look at one of the largest colonies of Otago shags was one of four projects to receive the go...
Touching the prize
Touching the prize
Thrilled to get their hands on the Women's Rugby World Cup are (from left) Taliyah Mathewson (11), of Weston, Evie Wilson (11), of Weston, Dunedin-raised Black Fern Victoria Subritzky-Nafatali,...
Pipeline work to go ahead
Pipeline work to go ahead
The Waitaki District Council will go ahead with a ''private pipeline'' to ease regular flooding on a rural road south of Oamaru.
Decision about pipeline today
Decision about pipeline today
The fix for a regularly flooded rural road south of Oamaru will be decided by the Waitaki District Council today.
Novel event to replace Fire and Steam
Novel event to replace Fire and Steam
A yet-to-be-named event will replace the cancelled Fire and Steam to kick start this year's Steampunk NZ Festival weekend in Oamaru at the end of the month.