Oamaru musicians put on a lockdown show for neighbours
WATCH: Two Oamaru musicians Tony McDermott and Ben Blair put on a show for their neighbours this afternoon - from the comfort of their driveways.
Rebecca Ryan
Cell coverage for highway black spot
Cell coverage for highway black spot
More than 20km of a notorious mobile reception black spot between Omarama and Tarras has been filled.
Happiness shared over web platform
Happiness shared over web platform
When Jae Omnet and Jac Brown created The Happiness Project, their main goal was to "spread the sunshine" during a challenging time and inspire others to find healthy happiness.
‘Real opportunity’ to progress towns’ plans
‘Real opportunity’ to progress towns’ plans
The Covid-19 lockdown could be an opportunity for the Waitaki District Council to progress Otematata and Omarama’s master plans, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says.
WDHS faces financial challenges
WDHS faces financial challenges
Until Waitaki District Health Services (WDHS) can recruit more permanent doctors to Oamaru Hospital, the organisation is likely to face ongoing financial challenges, chairman Paul Allison says.
Do not panic, mayor urges
Do not panic, mayor urges
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher is urging people not to panic after the district’s first case of Covid-19 was confirmed on Saturday.
WDC approves $2.5m for sludge removal
WDC approves $2.5m for sludge removal
A $2.5million budget has been approved for the urgent removal of sludge from four of the Waitaki District Council’s wastewater ponds.
Penguin rehabilitation goes swimmingly
Penguin rehabilitation goes swimmingly
The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony’s rehabilitation centre has never been busier.
0% rates rise backed
0% rates rise backed
Waitaki district councillors have unanimously agreed to work towards a 0% rates rise in the 2020-21 financial year.
Meatworks staff tell of safety fears
Meatworks staff tell of safety fears
Staff at Alliance Group’s Pukeuri plant say they feel like "cannon fodder" as they continue to work amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
Emergency measures may halt rates rise
Emergency measures may halt rates rise
The Waitaki District Council will consider stopping a planned rates rise at an emergency council meeting today.
Oamaru music festival victim of virus
Oamaru music festival victim of virus
This year's edition of Oamaru's eagerly-awaited Harbour Street Jazz & Blues Festival has had to be cancelled because of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Buyer sought for central historic building
Buyer sought for central historic building
Owners of one of Oamaru’s landmark heritage buildings believe the "time is right" to sell.
Friendliness abounds at bay family fun day
Friendliness abounds at bay family fun day
Coming ashore after kayaking on Oamaru Harbour at the Friendly Bay Family Fun Day on Saturday are cousins Cash Cusiel (back, 5) and Amiya Waldron (2), of Oamaru.
Trail ride going strong after 20 years
Trail ride going strong after 20 years
From humble beginnings, the Danseys Pass Trail Ride has developed a lot over the past 20 years.
Cut cables lead to internet outage
Cut cables lead to internet outage
Forestry operations between Dunedin and Palmerston cut fibre cable two times in as many days this week, causing major internet outages for Spark customers in Oamaru and other parts of Otago.
Hollywood of the South? Another film crew in Oamaru
Hollywood of the South? Another film crew in Oamaru
Oamaru has endeared itself to the film crew capturing it for a Japanese television programme.
‘Mulan’ tourism boost predicted
‘Mulan’ tourism boost predicted
The majestic grandeur of the Waitaki district is on display in Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan and the Waitaki District Council is preparing to bridge the fantasy of the movie with the reality of the Ahuriri Valley.
Fatal crash prompts call for extra safety upgrade
Fatal crash prompts call for extra safety upgrade
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher is calling on the NZ Transport Agency to urgently upgrade the safety of a deadly stretch of State Highway 1.
Disappointing NCEA results prompt phone ban
Disappointing NCEA results prompt phone ban
Disappointing NCEA results have reinforced the need for Waitaki Boys’ High School to make "significant changes" this year, rector Darryl Paterson says.