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North OtagoSeptember 5

White Ribbon Ride comes to high schools

Riders visited three local high schools on this year’s Waitaki White Ribbon Ride to speak with senior students about respectful relationships, sexual and physical violence and personal safety.
White Ribbon Ride comes to high schools
White Ribbon Ride comes to high schools
North OtagoSeptember 5

‘This is what remembrance is about’ — Oamaru war hero statue project gets ‘generous’ donation

A statue of an Oamaru war hero is a step closer after a donation from the local branch of a riders group made up of serving defence force members and veterans
‘This is what remembrance is about’ — Oamaru war hero statue project gets ‘generous’ donation
‘This is what remembrance is about’ — Oamaru war hero statue project gets ‘generous’ donation
North OtagoSeptember 5

Impact of rates cap on emergency management considered

Emergency Management Otago is considering the impact of a proposed 4% rates cap on its activities.
Impact of rates cap on emergency management considered
Impact of rates cap on emergency management considered
North OtagoSeptember 2

Fundraiser for man seriously injured in Otago crash raises thousands

The family of a man seriously injured in a “horrific” road accident in the Lindis Pass has set up a fundraiser to help him through his extensive rehabilitation
Fundraiser for man seriously injured in Otago crash raises thousands
Fundraiser for man seriously injured in Otago crash raises thousands
North OtagoSeptember 1

Fiefia celebration moves to bigger venue

Oamaru’s Fiefia celebration is now so big it has had to move to a larger venue
Fiefia celebration moves to bigger venue
Fiefia celebration moves to bigger venue
North OtagoSeptember 1

Waihemo residents’ amalgamation views sought

Waihemo residents feeling like piggy in the middle when it comes to amalgamation have a chance to give their views in a new survey.
Waihemo residents’ amalgamation views sought
Waihemo residents’ amalgamation views sought
North OtagoAugust 31

Janet Frame House to receive $10,000 for new visitor centre

A new visitor centre at the Janet Frame House in Oamaru is shaping up and has received a $10,000 boost on the anniversary of the acclaimed author’s birth
Janet Frame House to receive $10,000 for new visitor centre
Janet Frame House to receive $10,000 for new visitor centre
North OtagoAugust 30

Rangers carry out night-time checks on anglers along Mackenzie hydro canals

Almost all anglers along Mackenzie hydro canals were complying with fishing rules following night-time checks by rangers
Rangers carry out night-time checks on anglers along Mackenzie hydro canals
Rangers carry out night-time checks on anglers along Mackenzie hydro canals
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North OtagoAugust 29

Community gets together to install ‘vital’ defibrillator at Oamaru Rowing Club

A life-saving piece of equipment has been installed at the Oamaru Rowing Club by the community, for the community.
Community gets together to install ‘vital’ defibrillator at Oamaru Rowing Club
Community gets together to install ‘vital’ defibrillator at Oamaru Rowing Club
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North OtagoAugust 29

Rates cap of 4% could reduce services

The government’s proposed 4% rates cap must recognise the extra costs councils are facing, the Waitaki district mayor says.
Rates cap of 4% could reduce services
Rates cap of 4% could reduce services