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Charley-Kai JohnBureau chief - Oamaru

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North OtagoOctober 16

Young people split over ‘lazy fix’ under-16s social media ban, new survey reveals

Young southerners are divided on whether there should be a social media ban for under 16s, according to a new survey.
Young people split over ‘lazy fix’ under-16s social media ban, new survey reveals
Young people split over ‘lazy fix’ under-16s social media ban, new survey reveals
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North OtagoOctober 16

‘As poets, you go through a lot of self doubt’ — North Otago resident wins international poetry prize

An acclaimed writer tucked away in a North Otago town is the winner of an international poetry prize.
‘As poets, you go through a lot of self doubt’ — North Otago resident wins international poetry prize
‘As poets, you go through a lot of self doubt’ — North Otago resident wins international poetry prize
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North OtagoOctober 10

End of the (sealed) road?

Waitaki District Council is considering letting some sealed roads across the district "revert" to being unsealed as part of a novel cost-cutting measure.
End of the (sealed) road?
End of the (sealed) road?
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North OtagoOctober 9

‘Really special moment’: Oamaru marks East of Eden release

Oamaru was on the big screen this week at a "special" showing of East of Eden at the Oamaru Opera House
‘Really special moment’: Oamaru marks East of Eden release
‘Really special moment’: Oamaru marks East of Eden release
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North OtagoOctober 8

Waitaki property values nearing $16b: QV

The value of residential housing in the Waitaki district has risen by an average of 4.6% in three years — and now the total rateable value for the district is just shy of $16 billion.
Waitaki property values nearing $16b: QV
Waitaki property values nearing $16b: QV
North OtagoOctober 8

New citizens sworn in

Twenty Waitaki residents have become New Zealanders at a ceremony in Oamaru.
New citizens sworn in
New citizens sworn in
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North OtagoOctober 7

Footpaths safe from Waitaki austerity moves

Concerns about the impact on older Waitakians and those with disabilities prompted councillors not to bother exploring the possibility of reducing the number of footpaths in the district
Footpaths safe from Waitaki austerity moves
Footpaths safe from Waitaki austerity moves
North OtagoOctober 7

Rangers active on ‘ideal’ opening day of fishing season

Fish & Game rangers were active throughout the region on the opening day of the new fishing season.
Rangers active on ‘ideal’ opening day of fishing season
Rangers active on ‘ideal’ opening day of fishing season
North OtagoOctober 6

Oamaru petrol station closes following ‘issues’ with stormwater infrastructure after July floods

A service station in Oamaru has been temporarily closed.
Oamaru petrol station closes following ‘issues’ with stormwater infrastructure after July floods
Oamaru petrol station closes following ‘issues’ with stormwater infrastructure after July floods
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North OtagoOctober 6

‘Pressing and genuine threat’: Climate change will lead to societal collapse unless urgent action taken, district planners told

Urgent action needs to be taken to avoid societal collapse caused by the “pressing and genuine threat” of climate change, a group has warned Waitaki district planners
‘Pressing and genuine threat’: Climate change will lead to societal collapse unless urgent action taken, district planners told
‘Pressing and genuine threat’: Climate change will lead to societal collapse unless urgent action taken, district planners told