Hamish MacLean

Collective celebrations as revamped space opens

Crafted Artisans Gallery collective founding member Mary Horn (80), of Oamaru, shows one of her untitled acrylic-on-wallpaper paintings on display at the opening reception of the revamped Harbour...

Council proposes ward changes for 2019 poll

Council proposes ward changes for 2019 poll

The Waitaki District Council has proposed extending its Ahuriri Ward, which already covers 54% of the entire district, but has stepped back from cutting the number of members on its two community...

Council promises consultation on two proposed roundabouts

Before a roundabout is installed at the Tyne and Wansbeck Sts intersection the Waitaki District...

Council promises consultation on two proposed roundabouts

Heritage New Zealand and the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust will be consulted before a roundabout is installed at the edge of the historic Oamaru Harbour precinct.

Mayor's replacement on trust to be decided

Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher's replacement on the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust will be decided by the Waitaki District Council in a public-excluded meeting today.

Extinct eagle rises from scrap heap

North Otago artist Matt King is putting the finishing touches to his life-size 3m found-metal...

Extinct eagle rises from scrap heap

From metal parts past their use-by date an extinct bird of prey has spread its wings in a Herbert backyard.

Armed offenders squad called to Oamaru

A man sits on the ground while armed offenders squad officers swarm around a Wansbeck St address...

Armed offenders squad called to Oamaru

An Oamaru man and woman were arrested and released without charge after the armed offenders squad swarmed a South Hill property early yesterday afternoon.

AOS swarm Oamaru after man seen with gun

The armed offenders squad in Oamaru this afternoon. Photo: Supplied

AOS swarm Oamaru after man seen with gun

An arrest has been made in Oamaru after a man was seen wielding a gun in public today, prompting an armed offenders squad call-out.

Oamaru butcher a cut above

In her second year as an apprentice butcher, Oamaru's Justine Clark says it is important to "respect'' the knife.

First stage of harbour dredging plan to begin soon

First stage of harbour dredging plan to begin soon

A two-stage dredging of Oamaru Harbour will soon be under way, but the second stage will not start until March, the Waitaki District Council says.

Calls at meeting for Doc to close camping site

Some Omarama residents are calling for the Department of Conservation to close its Ahuriri Bridge...

Calls at meeting for Doc to close camping site

Calls to close Doc's 30-site Ahuriri Bridge camp site until a solution to its problems is found drew applause from concerned Omarama residents on Saturday.

‘Great little bantam’ pipped at the post

Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon Club president Mark Lilley and his best fancy bantam...

‘Great little bantam’ pipped at the post

"We'll all say ‘it’s not competitive’ — oh, but you know and I know, it’s as competitive as can be," Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon Club president Mark Lilley says.

Two rubber roundabouts recommended

Two rubber roundabouts recommended

Two rubber roundabouts could be installed roughly 1km apart near Oamaru’s town centre.

Call for additional ECan councillor

Call for additional ECan councillor

Mackenzie, Waimate and Waitaki district councils have joined together to say one councillor is not enough for South Canterbury, as Environment Canterbury (ECan) returns to a fully democratically...

Master plan urgently needed: trust

The Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust will not support development of Oamaru’s historic harbour until...

Master plan urgently needed: trust

A prominent Oamaru heritage body will not support "any major developments" at Oamaru Harbour until the Waitaki District Council produces a master plan for the area.

Opposing views on observation area for Sumpter Wharf shags

Otago shags gather on Sumpter Wharf, in Oamaru Harbour. Photo: Stephen Jquiery

Opposing views on observation area for Sumpter Wharf shags

Since being closed to the public, Oamaru’s historic Sumpter Wharf has become a breeding colony for Otago’s only endemic seabird, the Otago shag. This year, the colony, which has stymied some...

Consent exemption proposed

With building consent activity at a five-year high, Waitaki District Council officers could save up to 440 hours a year by a proposed ''discretionary exemption'' for building consents for pole sheds.

Accommodation complex for Waterfront Rd

Construction of 20 to 24 ocean-facing studio, hotel-style units could begin at Oamaru Harbour in Waterfront Rd before Christmas.

Second roundabout proposed

A second roundabout has been proposed for Oamaru.

Trio seeking land for multi-million dollar retreat

Hana Fisherova and Evgeny Yurev are looking for land where a crowdfunded eco-friendly natural...

Trio seeking land for multi-million dollar retreat

A trio from Russia and the Czech Republic planning a multi-million dollar "retreat" have been searching Otago, saying the region's remote pastoral landscape could provide the perfect escape from city life.

Meeting on protecting Doc overrun campsite

The way in which councils apply freedom camping legislation is causing confusion. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Meeting to hear plans to protect overrun Doc campsite

Omarama residents will hear from multiple agencies on Saturday what their plans are to protect a once beloved local getaway.

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