Global Geopark bid delayed 'to do this right'
Global Geopark bid delayed 'to do this right'
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust has withdrawn its application to become a Unesco Global Geopark.
Hamish MacLean
More than 200 visit centre
More than 200 visit centre
More than 200 people came through the doors at the Oamaru Islamic Centre yesterday to find out more about the Islamic faith and the people who practise the religion in Oamaru.
Community remembers those lost in Sri Lankan bombings
Community remembers those lost in Sri Lankan bombings
A crowd of about 60 people gathered in Lower Thames St, in front of Oamaru's courthouse, yesterday, to remember the more than 250 people killed in the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.
Recycling operation to undergo review
Recycling operation to undergo review
As "mountains" of recyclable materials sit at the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park in Oamaru, the Waitaki Resource Recovery Trust says it is reviewing its operation in order to maintain a service.
Penguin clocks up 500km at sea
Penguin clocks up 500km at sea
The young adult male Fiordland crested penguin, or tawaki, released from Oamaru earlier this month, has travelled about 500km in just over two weeks at sea.
Gasworks building contamination reviewed
Gasworks building contamination reviewed
Doc says it's working closely with KiwiRail, the Otago Regional Council and the Waitaki District Council to investigate the historic contamination of the former Oamaru gasworks site.
Airport plan fairly simple, mayor says
Airport plan fairly simple, mayor says
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher does not like the term "master plan" for the new plan proposed for Oamaru Airport.
Shag viewing area dependent on plan
Shag viewing area dependent on plan
Approved projects at Oamaru Harbour are not on hold as the Waitaki District Council prepares a master plan for the area.
Next steps
Next steps
Construction at the entrance to Oamaru Harbour could continue for the next two months, Waitaki District Council assets group manager Neil Jorgensen says.
Harbour participants selected
Harbour participants selected
The 20 "informed participants" to take part in next month's Oamaru Harbour master plan workshops have been chosen by the Waitaki District Council.
Club ownership of ramps recommended
Club ownership of ramps recommended
The two boat ramps beside the slipway at Oamaru Harbour are property of the North Otago Yacht and Power Boat Club, the Waitaki District Council's harbour area committee has agreed.
Enthusiast dreams of extending railway
Enthusiast dreams of extending railway
Oamaru Steam and Rail general manager Harry Andrew has a dream.
Gasworks building’s days are numbered
Gasworks building’s days are numbered
KiwiRail has confirmed its old gasworks building in Humber St will be demolished. The two- to three-week process will begin on Monday, strategic land use general manager Stephanie Campbell says.
Comfort stop upgrade for popular spot
Comfort stop upgrade for popular spot
The beach at Katiki Straight is a popular stop for visitors.
Enduro fundraiser earns praise all round
Enduro fundraiser earns praise all round
A small village sprang up at Willow Park, Papakaio, on Saturday.
Changing of the guard at penguin rehab facility
Changing of the guard at penguin rehab facility
And then there were none.
Developing home ground connections
Developing home ground connections
After living in Austin, Texas, population 1million, the thought of returning to Otago ‘‘just wasn’t quite right’’ for Oamaru’s Mike Lowe.
Colony confident of penguin survival despite rain event
Colony confident of penguin survival despite rain event
After heavy rain hit Oamaru in November little penguins abandoned their nests, but fears of a repeat of the "disastrous" 2015 season have not materialised.
Member with harbour links sought
Member with harbour links sought
The fourth addition to the Waitaki District Council's harbour area committee should have links to Oamaru Harbour as well as a commercial background, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Dog pound over haul cost doubles
Dog pound over haul cost doubles
Redeveloping Oamaru's dog pound is set to cost nearly double last year's estimate because of upgrades proposed for the facility.