Rebecca Ryan

Council rejects rainbow paint for roundabout

The Waitaki District Council has rejected a proposal to paint a roundabout in rainbow colours to support the district’s LGBTTQIA+ community, but that's not the end of the road for the project.

Water projects accelerated in bid to put district in best position — mayor

Water projects accelerated in bid to put district in best position — mayor

The Waitaki District Council is trying to "play the game" the Government has entered it in, Mayor Gary Kircher says.

Another reporting exemption for trust

Another reporting exemption for trust

The Waitaki District Health Services Trust has been granted another exemption from its financial reporting requirements.

Electricity discount brought forward for North Otago residents

Network Waitaki chief executive Geoff Douch. Photo: Rebecca Ryan

Electricity discount brought forward for North Otago residents

Network Waitaki consumers will receive an early discount on their electricity bills next year.

Power bill discount brought forward

Network Waitaki chief executive Geoff Douch says bringing forward the company’s 2022 discount...

Power bill discount brought forward

Network Waitaki consumers will receive an early discount on their electricity bills next year.

Pledge for playground start of project

Discussing Oamaru Rotary Club’s contribution to the upgrade of the children’s playground at the...

Pledge for playground start of project

To celebrate 100 years of Rotary in New Zealand, the Oamaru Rotary Club has launched a centennial project of its own.

Mobility issues seen first hand

Assessing the challenges for people with mobility issues in Oamaru yesterday are Waitaki District...

Mobility issues seen first hand

It's the little things that most people hardly ever stop to consider - road crossing points, kerb height and footpath width. But if you're a wheelchair user, those little things can be major obstacles.

Traffic lights trouble some, sorted for others

Big Fig co-owner Chrissie La Hood was doing vaccine passport checks on customers yesterday. PHOTO...

Traffic lights trouble some, sorted for others

One award-winning Otago restaurant needs time to work out how to operate under the new Covid-19 rules.

Fleurs closing to sort out operating under Orange

Moeraki’s Fleur’s Place restaurateur Fleur Sullivan has been able to reopen after the Government...

Fleurs closing to sort out operating under Orange

Due to challenges around the new traffic light system, Fleurs Place has closed until further notice.

WDC to review development, tourism plans

WDC to review development, tourism plans

The Waitaki District Council believes the district’s tourism and economic development activity could be delivering better value for ratepayers and more measurable benefits.

Gift of land to St John for vehicle base

St John says life-threatening calls have to be given the highest priority. Photo: NZ Herald

Gift of land to St John for vehicle base

St John has identified another site in Oamaru for its long-awaited new ambulance base.

‘Man of great mana’ mourned

‘Man of great mana’ mourned

Waitaki and the Queenstown Lakes district are mourning the loss of an "incredible" man.

'Awesome councillor' Ross McRobie dies

Waitaki district councillor Ross McRobie loved Otematata and spent a lot of his down time...

'Awesome' Waitaki district councillor Ross McRobie dies

The Waitaki District Council flag is flying at half-mast today, as a sign of mourning and respect for Ahuriri ward councillor Ross McRobie.

Steady interest in Teschemakers property

Teschemakers Resort, formerly a Catholic girls’ boarding school that is now operating as...

Steady interest in Teschemakers property

There has been "steady" interest in the sale of Teschemakers Resort, with its collection of old school buildings, a cottage and a chapel, real estate agent Robin Hyndman says.

Road slumping remains a mystery

The NZ Transport Agency does not know what is causing parts of a newly resurfaced section of State Highway 1 in Oamaru to slump.

New Year’s Eve party canned

New Year’s Eve party canned

Anticipated difficulties enforcing vaccine passes and the prospect of Covid-19 in the community have resulted in the cancellation of Oamaru’s official New Year’s Eve party.

Tours offered of historic hotel under restoration

Junction Hotel owner Ian Murton hosts Sandra (left) and Diane Brough, of Invercargill, at the...

Tours offered of historic hotel under restoration

Inspired by the past, Ian Murton is restoring the Junction Hotel for the future.

School heading in a ‘refreshed strategic direction’

School heading in a ‘refreshed strategic direction’

Ardgowan School is heading in a "refreshed strategic direction" and limited statutory manager Kate Hesson is looking forward to seeing what a new principal can bring to the school and its community.

Health organisation leader leaving role

Outgoing Waitaki District Health Services chief executive Phil Jamieson. PHOTO: REBECCA RYAN

Health organisation leader leaving role

Phil Jamieson has resigned as chief executive of Waitaki District Health Services.

Leads sought after woman ejected from car

Police have arrested a 54-year-old man following a burglary at a bakery in Greymouth. Photo: NZ...

Leads sought after woman ejected from car

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was ejected from a moving vehicle in Oamaru on Tuesday night.

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