Ruling makes results harder to understand
Ruling makes results harder to understand
A ruling by the Auditor-general is making it more difficult for the Waitaki District Council and ratepayers to understand Oamaru Hospital’s annual financial results.
Rebecca Ryan
Ruling makes results harder to understand
Ruling makes results harder to understand
A ruling by the Auditor-general is making it more difficult for the Waitaki District Council and ratepayers to understand Oamaru Hospital’s annual financial results.
Milestone dose: ‘I decided to for my kids’
Milestone dose: ‘I decided to for my kids’
When Jason Hemaloto got his second dose of the Covid-19 vaccination in Oamaru yesterday, he had no idea he was making history.
Ohau, river mouth areas restricted
Ohau, river mouth areas restricted
The Waitaki District Council is making some changes to its responsible freedom camping bylaw.
New Year’s party for Oamaru gardens
New Year’s party for Oamaru gardens
The Waitaki District Council is pushing ahead with its plans for a New Year’s Eve party in Oamaru.
From Waimate to the cutting edge of physics
From Waimate to the cutting edge of physics
A physicist at the forefront of quantum physics research says his interest in science was sparked in Waimate.
Gearing up for record showjumping competition
Gearing up for record showjumping competition
Covid-19 ruled out crowds at this year’s Southern Canterbury A&P Show, but entry numbers have reached record levels.
Mayor, council pen protest on effect of Three Waters
Mayor, council pen protest on effect of Three Waters
Waitaki residents have had their voices silenced on the future of water services and the assets they have paid for, Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Support after crash ‘unreal’: owners
Support after crash ‘unreal’: cafe owners
A couple who opened a cafe in Oamaru two months before this year’s Level 4 lockdown suffered another blow on Saturday night when a car crashed into the building.
Doing the hard yards: Family find formula to full farm ownership
Doing the hard yards: Family find formula to full farm ownership
Twenty years of hard work is coming to fruition for North Otago farmers Hayden and Robyn Williams, writes Rebecca Ryan.
Work to light up trees in Severn St comes back to life
Work to light up trees in Severn St comes back to life
A North Otago Lions Club project from the ’90s is being brought back to life.
Time to recondition ex-post office clock
Time to recondition ex-post office clock
Time has come to a standstill in Oamaru.
Twins taking stock of transport issues
Twins taking stock of transport issues
Climate action and sustainable communities are important goals Alyssa and Breanna Greaney hope to achieve through their research this summer.
Officer allegedly assaulted in North Otago
Officer allegedly assaulted in North Otago
A 40-year-old Oamaru man is scheduled to appear in court today after allegedly assaulting a police officer in Kurow.
Community board member farewelled as resignation formalised
Community board member farewelled as resignation formalised
After taking extended leave from his role on the Ahuriri Community Board, Peter Ellis has formally resigned.
Event centre site now approved
Event centre site now approved
Centennial Park has been approved as the home of the new Waitaki Event Centre.
Less trouble after Loch Laird drinking ban
Less trouble after Loch Laird drinking ban
A liquor ban certainly curbed bad behaviour at Loch Laird over Labour Weekend.
Event centre fundraiser
Event centre fundraiser
In years to come, Waitaki school pupils will be able to look back and say they helped make the Waitaki Event Centre a reality.
Ruling out race crowds ‘devastating’
Ruling out race crowds ‘devastating’
Waimate 50 organisers are devastated to have to close the annual motorsport event to spectators this year.
Organisers ‘stoked’ creative wellbeing programme growing
Organisers ‘stoked’ creative wellbeing programme growing
An innovative creative wellbeing pilot programme in Waitaki is being extended to Central Otago.