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Demand high for first of four passenger trains to town
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Demand high for first of four passenger trains to town
Dunedin Railways is scheduling four passenger trains to Oamaru in the 2024-25 season beginning next weekend.
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Weather plays ball for successful St John fundraiser
Weather plays ball for successful St John fundraiser
A perfect spring day in Palmerston saw Waihemo residents mingle with visitors from across north and east Otago at the Garden Thyme Garden Market on Saturday.
Embracing tradition through art
Embracing tradition through art
Sarah Liu (centre) tutors Chng Mewtiang (left) and Jenni Coulter on the finer points of the art of Chinese calligraphy during celebrations by the Oamaru Chinese Association for the traditional Mid...
Spring horse show about gaining experience
Spring horse show about gaining experience
More than 70 riders from Otago, Southland and Canterbury converged on the East Otago township of Palmerston for an early season horse show over the weekend.
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Council warns of disruptions
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Council warns of disruptions
The Waitaki District Council’s transformation process will "potentially" impact services across the organisation in the next few months.
Voters seem fine with status quo
Voters seem fine with status quo
Just 11 people submitted to the 2024 Waitaki District Council representation review.
Flush toilets still on the cards for Moeraki Boulders visitor site
Flush toilets still on the cards for Moeraki Boulders visitor site
New toilets for the iconic Moeraki Boulders tourist visitor site may yet be of the flush variety.
Benmore booze ban back
Benmore booze ban back
The Waitaki District Council has agreed to again place an alcohol ban over a popular Lake Benmore camping spot next Labour Weekend.
Illicit dumping threatening effluent sites
Illicit dumping threatening effluent sites
The future of two roadside stock effluent disposal points in Waitaki may be in doubt due to a "capacity issue".
Pond clearance may be too costly
Pond clearance may be too costly
Clearing sludge and sedimentation from the Oamaru Public Gardens is expected to cost $300,000.
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Under-pressure council staff facing abuse
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Under-pressure council staff facing abuse
A period of "extreme change" is creating pressure on Waitaki District Council staff.
‘Status quo’ council proposal receives few submissions
‘Status quo’ council proposal receives few submissions
Just 11 people made submissions on the Waitaki District Council representation review.
‘Decade overdue’ health services review supported
‘Decade overdue’ health services review supported
A review of Waitaki’s health services is positive as long as it is not simply about "rearranging the deckchairs".
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Murky waters yield slim pickings for whitebaiters
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Murky waters yield slim pickings for whitebaiters
Oamaru whitebaiters are searching for gold, although anecdotally the season so far has been patchy.
‘Just reduce the speed’ of narrow road
‘Just reduce the speed’ of narrow road
"It's just a matter of time before someone is injured or killed."
Fires already a risk, Fenz warns
Fires already a risk, Fenz warns
A cool, dry winter has brought an unusually early start to the fire season this year.
Complaints about noise
Complaints about noise
Noise issues related to an outdoor midwinter event near have been aired.
Planting idea put to board
Planting idea put to board
Enhancing Palmerston with wildflower planting on berms and in riparian margins is being mooted.
Beach Rd excavations progressing
Beach Rd excavations progressing
Huge gulches along Oamaru’s Beach Rd have been opened up three weeks into the job of removing historic dumps.
Speed limit though Shag Point ‘too fast’
Speed limit though Shag Point ‘too fast’
"It’s just a matter of time before someone is injured or killed."