Hamish MacLean

Bookseller's library plan delayed

Adventure Books owner Bill Nye is set to depart for the United States to collect a treasure trove of books - and the size of his bounty has grown since he inherited thousands of rare books.

Town abuzz over movie production

Town abuzz over movie production

Omarama is buzzing about the major movie production coming to town.

Decision pending on Harbour St

Harbour Street Bakery owner Ed Balsink carries a sign for the Tyne St entrance of Harbour St to...

Decision pending on Harbour St

There is still no answer for Harbour St.

School board requests manager

The Weston School board of trustees wants the Ministry of Education to appoint a limited statutory manager at the school to help it process a ''staffing issue''.

Go-ahead to apply for Global Geopark

Go-ahead to apply for Global Geopark

The New Zealand National Commission for Unesco has given the Waitaki District Council the nod to go ahead with its bid to establish the country’s first Unesco Global Geopark.

Project planning gets nod

Two long-awaited projects at Oamaru Harbour and the town’s historic Harbour St gained traction yesterday.

Brief encounter led to ongoing passion for town

David Harbourne, of Yorkshire, spent three days in Oamaru by chance in 2011. Five and a-half...

Brief encounter led to ongoing passion for town

David Harbourne’s love affair with Oamaru began with low expectations.

Maintenance of church’s gardens questioned

St Luke’s Anglican Church at the corner of Thames and Itchen Sts will have its terraced gardens...

Maintenance of church’s gardens questioned

A firm belief in the separation of church and state has prompted one Waitaki District councillor to oppose picking up the maintenance tab for high-profile Oamaru gardens.

‘Gollies’ snapped up in wake of censure

Riverstone Country Gift Shop is doing a roaring trade in golliwogs after being censured by the Human Rights Commission for stocking the doll "born out of racism".

Harbour zipline scheme revised

Select Contracts has ‘‘completely’’ changed its proposed zipline attraction for Oamaru Harbour....

Harbour zipline scheme revised

A zipline at Oamaru Harbour could still be on the cards, but the company behind the plans has "reset" its proposal and "moved the line orientation completely".

People the highlight of career

Gordon Scott is leaving Oamaru after a 36-year career as a chartered accountant in his hometown....

People the highlight of career

For the past month, Gordon Scott has been on the phone with more than 100 of his closest clients.

About-face on position of heritage adviser

About-face on position of heritage adviser

The Waitaki District Council has reversed a March decision and will add the role of "heritage adviser" to its ranks next year.

Pair injured after car rolls in Lindis Pass

An occupant of a car that rolled after leaving the road at Lindis Pass has been taken to Cromwell Medical Centre by ambulance with moderate injuries.

Projects added to draft plan

The Waitaki District Council added 18 new projects to its 2018-28 long-term plan yesterday in the final day for decisions on the draft plan.

Soldiers will be honoured despite tree removals

A cairn for the RSA is planned to replace ageing pine trees planted in the Waitaki Valley to commemorate the loss of life as Allied troops retreated from Dunkirk in World War 2.

Council weighs effect of projects on rates

Council weighs effect of projects on rates

The Waitaki District Council will consider 18 new projects for inclusion in its 2018-28 long-term plan today.

Craik developing Onya Bike programme

Emma Warden (12) ‘‘just felt like riding’’ her bike to school on Friday, because she was late,...

Craik developing Onya Bike programme

Exercise advocate Adair Craik wants Oamaru to be the starting point for a national programme to get children back on their bikes.

Book buyers help club break fundraising record

Book buyers help club break fundraising record

Rotary Club of Oamaru Bookarama co-ordinator Cara Tipping Smith says the club "definitely" broke its fundraising record at this year’s annual weekend donated book sale.

Developer for Oamaru Harbour still unconfirmed

Oamaru and the Oamaru Harbour. Photo: ODT

Developer for Oamaru Harbour still unconfirmed

No deal has been signed for the development of new visitor accommodation at Oamaru Harbour.

Community wants to shift cycle trail to benefit town

Part of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. Photo: ODT file

Community wants to shift cycle trail to benefit town

Unless the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is shifted to the south side of Lake Aviemore, the Waitaki Valley town of Otematata could miss out on the economic development opportunities the Great Ride was designed to bring.

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