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North OtagoOctober 1

Exhibition focuses on feminine form as source of empowerment

"It’s terrible times that make me paint beautiful things” - Kakanui artist Peter Cleverley’s upcoming Dreams Are Free exhibition at Forrester Gallery focuses on the feminine form as a source of empowerment for the future.
Exhibition focuses on feminine form as source of empowerment
Exhibition focuses on feminine form as source of empowerment
North OtagoOctober 1

Pasifika values to be reflected in new health clinic

The new South Seas Healthcare Ōamaru clinic on Ribble St was officially opened on Saturday.
Pasifika values to be reflected in new health clinic
Pasifika values to be reflected in new health clinic
North OtagoOctober 1

‘Commitment and resilience’ — Gillies scholarship awarded

An aspiring young mother is the latest recipient of the Gillies Family Scholarship from the Zonta Club of Oamaru.
‘Commitment and resilience’ — Gillies scholarship awarded
‘Commitment and resilience’ — Gillies scholarship awarded
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North OtagoSeptember 28

North Otago artist wows judges at World of Wearable Arts

Symbolic of the spirit and resilience of women, North Otago designer Tracey Vickers’ World of Wearable Arts (WOW) entry, Acantha, wins the New Zealand Design Merit Award.
North Otago artist wows judges at World of Wearable Arts
North Otago artist wows judges at World of Wearable Arts
OpinionSeptember 25

A big hearted wordsmith will be missed

A wordsmith with wit, charm and tenacity, broadcaster and long-serving councillor Jim Hopkins was a community advocate full of generosity for the rural communities he served.
A big hearted wordsmith will be missed
A big hearted wordsmith will be missed
North OtagoSeptember 25

Adoption day ‘great success’ as nine lives found for vulnerable cats and kittens

Cats and cupcakes — The PussN Boots Kitty Rescue adoption day on Saturday in Oamaru was a “great success”  as all the cats available for adoption on the day were re-homed.
Adoption day ‘great success’ as nine lives found for vulnerable cats and kittens
Adoption day ‘great success’ as nine lives found for vulnerable cats and kittens
North OtagoSeptember 25

Waitaki a stand out in Lonely Planet travel top picks

The Waitaki has been named as one of the “coolest and quirkiest” areas in New Zealand in one of the world’s best known travel guides
Waitaki a stand out in Lonely Planet travel top picks
Waitaki a stand out in Lonely Planet travel top picks
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North OtagoSeptember 17

Renowned heritage gallery in Oamaru to stay

Donna Demente has confirmed her Grainstore Gallery will remain in Oamaru’s Historic Precinct after a new rent deal was reached.
Renowned heritage gallery in Oamaru to stay
Renowned heritage gallery in Oamaru to stay
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North OtagoSeptember 16

Otago school admits giving award to student accused of ‘sextortion’ was mistake

An Otago school has admitted mishandling an allegation of “sextortion” by giving the accused student an award the day it brought in police to address the issue.
Otago school admits giving award to student accused of ‘sextortion’ was mistake
Otago school admits giving award to student accused of ‘sextortion’ was mistake
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North OtagoSeptember 12

‘A genuine reflection of what communities told us’ - Trust reveals new funding strategy

The first phase of a renewed strategy for funding, shaped by community feedback, has been released by the Otago Community Trust.
‘A genuine reflection of what communities told us’ - Trust reveals new funding strategy
‘A genuine reflection of what communities told us’ - Trust reveals new funding strategy