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Hydro lakes at 101% of average
Meridian’s hydro lakes are in good shape as New Zealand moves into the second month of winter, a power company boss says.
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Building’s status angers candidate
Building’s status angers candidate
Ten years is too long to have waited for a resolution to the ongoing saga of the unused former RSA building, Waitaki mayoral candidate Mel Tavendale says.
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‘Angst’ from cap potential
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‘Angst’ from cap potential
The potential for the government-imposed local rates caps led to one Waitaki district councillor refusing to approve the district’s long-term plan (LTP), in the same week a national pressure group...
Limited grazing endorsed after even split against practice
Limited grazing endorsed after even split against practice
The Waitaki District Council has endorsed a new plan to rehabilitate the Waihemo Recreation Reserve, following significant public input and a recommendation from the Waihemo Community Board.
Council pulls out of proposed water CCO
Council pulls out of proposed water CCO
"I was surprised at how one-sided it was," Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher told the ODT after a surprise U-turn by the Waitaki District Council.
Project takes flight to honour cape’s history
Project takes flight to honour cape’s history
Silhouettes of giant moa might once again be seen overlooking Oamaru harbour, hundreds of years after the ancient fauna went extinct.
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No go on Oamaru-Dunedin bus link
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No go on Oamaru-Dunedin bus link
Hopes of Oamaru getting a direct bus service to Dunedin have been dashed for now, after the Otago Regional Council last week discarded proposals to establish a link.
Joining CCO ‘only viable option’
Joining CCO ‘only viable option’
As unpopular as it is with the public, the Waitaki District Council joining a four-way, multi-district water company is the "only viable option" for the district, an initial assessment by the...
Council discards proposal for direct Dunedin to Oamaru bus service
Council discards proposal for direct Dunedin to Oamaru bus service
Hopes of Oamaru getting a direct bus service to Dunedin have been dashed for now, after the Otago Regional Council last week discarded proposals to establish a link.
‘Only viable option’ councils told
‘Only viable option’ councils told
As publicly unpopular as it is, the option of Waitaki District Council joining a four-way, multidistrict water company is the "only viable option" for the district , an initial assessment of the...
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Mental health crisis service introduction announced
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Mental health crisis service introduction announced
Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced this week a new mental health crisis support service will be introduced in Oamaru...
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War crimes allegations ‘nonsense’: mayoral candidate
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War crimes allegations ‘nonsense’: mayoral candidate
Waitaki's newest mayoral candidate has labelled claims a special forces unit he served with was involved in war crimes as "nonsense".
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Finances front of mind for mayoral hopefuls in South
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Finances front of mind for mayoral hopefuls in South
New candidates plan to contest the mayoralties in Gore and Waitaki when nominations open tomorrow.
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Historic woolshed demolished
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Historic woolshed demolished
A historic 105-year-old woolshed near Omarama often used as a photo stop for Alps2Ocean cyclists has been demolished.
Deadline looms for voters to change rolls
Deadline looms for voters to change rolls
Māori voters who would like to change electoral rolls before the local elections have until July 10 to make their choice.
No plans for new 5G towers, providers say
No plans for new 5G towers, providers say
Opponents of controversial 5G telecommunications technology can relax slightly, after it was revealed none of the main mobile providers have plans to build new cell towers in Oamaru.
Manager’s focus to return to science
Manager’s focus to return to science
A staffing restructure at Tourism Waitaki could have national impacts in advancing penguin science, the regional tourism organisation says.
Polar blast boosts Ohau opening
Polar blast boosts Ohau opening
The recent polar weather blast led to an "epic" opening weekend at the Ohau skifield last Saturday.
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Claim reform benefits being undermined
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Claim reform benefits being undermined
A "concerted" misinformation campaign around new water reforms is taking the blame for Waitaki residents not believing the benefits of creating a multi-district water company to run things, the...
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Bridge parts from bygone age to be reused
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Bridge parts from bygone age to be reused
More than a decade after the original twin bridges linking Kurow and Hakataramea were dismantled, their more-than-100-year-old parts are being put to good use.