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Charley-Kai JohnBureau chief - Oamaru

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North OtagoAugust 15

New Canterbury/North Otago unitary authority would bring together ‘powerhouse’ region, say mayors

Mayors who have put forward a joint proposal for a new Canterbury/North Otago unitary authority say their combined districts are a “genuine powerhouse for the country”.
New Canterbury/North Otago unitary authority would bring together ‘powerhouse’ region, say mayors
New Canterbury/North Otago unitary authority would bring together ‘powerhouse’ region, say mayors
North OtagoAugust 15

Ratepayers may foot bill for $150,000 cycle trail repairs

Damage to the Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail caused by last month’s flooding in the Waitaki district could cost up to $150,000 to fix.
Ratepayers may foot bill for $150,000 cycle trail repairs
Ratepayers may foot bill for $150,000 cycle trail repairs
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North OtagoAugust 15

‘Highlight’ of the year to see endangered kakī out in the wild ‘where they belong’

The release of 134 critically endangered wading birds into remote wilderness was a “highlight” of the year for the Department of Conservation (Doc) team involved.
‘Highlight’ of the year to see endangered kakī out in the wild ‘where they belong’
‘Highlight’ of the year to see endangered kakī out in the wild ‘where they belong’
North OtagoAugust 15

Landslips occurred in unexpected areas after July floods

A “particularly concerning” landslip at Isis St in Oamaru was one of several which happened after heavy rains last month in spots where they had not been reported before.
Landslips occurred in unexpected areas after July floods
Landslips occurred in unexpected areas after July floods
North OtagoAugust 15

Memorial service to remember ‘beloved’ Jim

Memorial service to remember ‘beloved’ Jim
Memorial service to remember ‘beloved’ Jim
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North OtagoAugust 11

Huge solar farm lands fast-track approval

A giant solar farm planned for the banks of Lake Benmore is the first such project in New Zealand to receive fast-track approval.
Huge solar farm lands fast-track approval
Huge solar farm lands fast-track approval
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North OtagoAugust 11

Failure of ‘flood-prone’ dam would be catastrophic, councillors hear

If the “flood-prone” Ardgowan Dam were to fail it would result in an inland tsunami flooding the Oamaru CBD, with expected deaths, Waitaki district councillors have been told.
Failure of ‘flood-prone’ dam would be catastrophic, councillors hear
Failure of ‘flood-prone’ dam would be catastrophic, councillors hear
North OtagoAugust 8

Grey Power North Otago welcomes ‘positive and practical’ changes to guidance for older drivers

Newly-released guidance for older drivers removing “inappropriate” routine cognitive testing has been welcomed as a move towards a “fairer” system by Grey Power North Otago.
Grey Power North Otago welcomes ‘positive and practical’ changes to guidance for older drivers
Grey Power North Otago welcomes ‘positive and practical’ changes to guidance for older drivers
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North OtagoAugust 7

No new plots proposed as erosion threatens coastal cemetery

New burials could stop at Hampden Cemetery as Waitaki District Council looks to tackle coastal erosion at high-risk sites across its 70km coastline.
No new plots proposed as erosion threatens coastal cemetery
No new plots proposed as erosion threatens coastal cemetery
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North OtagoAugust 7

Waitaki to pitch five-council unitary authority

Waitaki district councillors have unanimously backed setting up a new unitary authority with northern neighbours, including a “foreign takeover” of Ashburton
Waitaki to pitch five-council unitary authority
Waitaki to pitch five-council unitary authority