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Charley-Kai John
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Charley-Kai JohnBureau chief - Oamaru

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North OtagoSeptember 24

$800,000 set aside to tackle contamination threat at former Oamaru gasworks site

The Department of Conservation has set aside $800,000 from government funding announced this week to help prevent historic contamination at the former Oamaru gasworks site eroding into the sea.
$800,000 set aside to tackle contamination threat at former Oamaru gasworks site
$800,000 set aside to tackle contamination threat at former Oamaru gasworks site
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North OtagoSeptember 23

Waitaki district homelessness rate higher than Dunedin’s

The number of those living without shelter in the Waitaki has increased by 320% in recent years and is higher than the rate in Dunedin.
Waitaki district homelessness rate higher than Dunedin’s
Waitaki district homelessness rate higher than Dunedin’s
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North OtagoSeptember 23

‘Just get on with it’ - stalled lighting project could kickstart opportunities at Oamaru Harbour

A shelved project aiming to breathe life back into Holmes Wharf and address safety concerns for Oamaru’s fishing fleet has landed back on the Waitaki District Council agenda.
‘Just get on with it’ - stalled lighting project could kickstart opportunities at Oamaru Harbour
‘Just get on with it’ - stalled lighting project could kickstart opportunities at Oamaru Harbour
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North OtagoSeptember 21

Waitaki renters worse off than Aucklanders: report

Renters in the Waitaki spend a bigger share of their income on housing than Aucklanders, a new report says.
Waitaki renters worse off than Aucklanders: report
Waitaki renters worse off than Aucklanders: report
North OtagoSeptember 20

Two candidates in Oamaru by-election

The Oamaru ward by-election is a two-horse race.
Two candidates in Oamaru by-election
Two candidates in Oamaru by-election
North OtagoSeptember 19

Display cases and mannequins for Waitaki Museum thanks to money from teacher’s memorial fund

Display cases and mannequins will be bought for the Waitaki Museum using up to $7000 from a special fund established in memory of a well-known teacher.
Display cases and mannequins for Waitaki Museum thanks to money from teacher’s memorial fund
Display cases and mannequins for Waitaki Museum thanks to money from teacher’s memorial fund
North OtagoSeptember 19

Cost-of-living report to come before council

The cost-of-living pressures being felt keenly by a community grappling with a rates hike and prices increases across the board will be laid bare in a report to come before Waitaki District Council twice a year.
Cost-of-living report to come before council
Cost-of-living report to come before council
North OtagoSeptember 19

Oamaru Airport’s value may lie in the surrounding land, WDC strategy says

Oamaru’s underperforming airport could soon be cleared for take off, but councillors have been told looking to the skies may not be the solution.
Oamaru Airport’s value may lie in the surrounding land, WDC strategy says
Oamaru Airport’s value may lie in the surrounding land, WDC strategy says
North OtagoSeptember 19

First egg of the season at kakī captive breeding facility in Twizel

The first black stilt (kakī) egg of the 2026/27 breeding season has been laid at the Department of Conservation captive facility in Twizel by a pair — Rodney and Nox.
First egg of the season at kakī captive breeding facility in Twizel
First egg of the season at kakī captive breeding facility in Twizel
North OtagoSeptember 19

Poker machine numbers capped

The current number of poker machines in Waitaki will be capped.
Poker machine numbers capped
Poker machine numbers capped