Brief encounter led to ongoing passion for town
Brief encounter led to ongoing passion for town
David Harbourne’s love affair with Oamaru began with low expectations.
Hamish MacLean
Maintenance of church’s gardens questioned
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Rare penguins killed by dogs
Rare penguins killed by dogs
Two yellow-eyed penguins have been killed by dogs at a wildlife reserve in the Catlins over the past four weeks.
Drone footage captures scale of Waimate mural
Drone footage captures scale of Waimate mural
Drone footage has captured the scale of Bill Scott's towering homage to the history of his South Canterbury home town is complete
Town ‘fast approaching crisis point’
Town ‘fast approaching crisis point’
Omarama Residents and Ratepayers Association chairwoman Ann Patterson says her town is being "trashed" and unable to cope with a huge influx of tourists.
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%.