Hamish MacLean

Female leopard seal makes appearance at ‘Wee Beach’

A female leopard seal, slightly smaller than the 2m young adult male that has made several visits to Oamaru Harbour since the beginning of "leopard seal sighting season", spent the weekend at what...

WDC to hire events planner

The Waitaki District Council is hiring an events co-ordinator after councillors established a budget to run the community’s "key events".

Gallery’s first floor access to be limited for safety

Gallery’s first floor access to be limited for safety

No more than 10 people will be allowed on the first floor, which includes the community gallery, at the Forrester Gallery, until the Waitaki District Council resolves a recently discovered issue.

Unlike a plan for Oamaru Harbour, when the Waitaki District Council draws up its proposal for development of two Waitaki Valley towns experiencing rapid growth, the plans will be based on public input.

Pupils share compromising photo of teacher

Waitaki Boys' pupils share compromising photo of teacher

Waitaki Boys' High School's rector is seeking legal advice after allegations a compromising photo of a teacher was passed around pupils.

Council not seeking set's retention

Council not seeking set's retention

The Waitaki District Council is ``not actively'' trying to convince the makers of the film Mulan in the Ahuriri Valley to leave the set behind as a tourist attraction.

Vandals deface Oamaru sign with anti-1080 message

The graffiti painted onto the Oamaru entrance sign. Photo: Hamish MacLean

Vandals deface Oamaru sign with anti-1080 message

A limestone sign which greets motorists on their way into Oamaru is in the process of being cleaned up after being defaced with profanity laden anti-1080 graffiti.

WDC to research sport centres

Indoor sports facilities from Gore to Lincoln will be scrutinised by the Waitaki District Council this spring.

Ancient China comes to Waitaki

A Chinese fortress nears completion on the Mulan film set in the Ahuriri Valley, in North Otago.

Ancient China comes to Waitaki

A Disney movie being filmed in the Ahuriri Valley is expected to bring at least $13 million of spending to the Waitaki district.

Man injured in Ahuriri Valley

An injured man is being airlifted to Dunedin Hospital from the Ahuriri Valley this afternoon.

Harbour plan in place but yet to be updated

Despite calls for a halt to development in Oamaru Harbour before the Waitaki District Council produces its proposed $50,000 "harbour masterplan", a plan is in place for the area, its mayor says.

Jorja holds upper hand in double act

Daniel Powell takes to the air in the unlimited class race at the 2018 New Zealand Offroad...

Jorja holds upper hand in sister double act

Girls just want to have fun. But there is nothing like a little sibling rivalry to make life interesting.

‘Unusual spring’ brings early arrival of penguin eggs

‘Unusual spring’ brings early arrival of penguin eggs

Spring has sprung at Moeraki and the first yellow-eyed penguin eggs have arrived early.

$3m scheme upgrade loan approved

$3m scheme upgrade loan approved

A Waitaki District Council loan of up to $3 million is the last step of funding the Kurow-Duntroon Irrigation Co needs to modernise its scheme.

Dogs impounded after attack

Two dogs involved in an attack on an Oamaru woman at Campbells Bay have been impounded by the Waitaki District Council.

Commendations for courage after New World burglary

Barbara Pereira, Raimon Bol (centre) and Tony Clement, all of Oamaru, were awarded with the...

Commendations for courage after New World burglary

The morning of January 22, 2014, is one three Oamaru people will never forget.

A home for pipe organs

New Zealand Organ Museum Trust member Dr Ron Newton tickles the ivories of a mid-19th century...

A home for pipe organs

Although better known for poultry and forestry, the small town of Herbert, in North Otago, is the unlikely home of the largest display of pipe organs in New Zealand.

Public packs council chambers for forum on zipline

The Waitaki District Council chambers were full for a public forum, presentation and councillor...

Public packs council chambers for forum on zipline

A packed public gallery yesterday was evidence the Oamaru community "haven't been able to go to a public meeting" about a zipline at Oamaru Harbour, said Cr Peter Garvan.

Victim seeks help identifying dogs' owner

The beach at Kakanui, where Mrs Sheffield was walking. Photo: ODT files

Victim seeks help identifying dogs' owner

An Oamaru woman attacked by dogs while walking at the beach at Kakanui yesterday wants the public's help to identify the dogs' owner, who "scarpered".

Issues filling vacancies arising for agribusiness

Oceania Dairy's Glenavy plant could need 100 more staff next year. PHOTO: DANIEL BIRCHFIELD

Issues filling vacancies arising for agribusiness

Waitaki and Waimate agribusinesses are suffering growing pains, as finding the right staff is proving a challenge.

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