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North OtagoOctober 18

Family outings inspire author’s first book

A journey of a lone sunflower spotted throughout the seasons in the Hakataramea Valley in New Zealand was the inspiration for author Josie Murray’s first book.
Family outings inspire author’s first book
Family outings inspire author’s first book
North OtagoOctober 17

‘Dirt doctor’ publishes his first book

An optimistic approach to tending soil and creating biologically healthy food is the focus of New Zealand’s “Dirt Doctor”, Jim O’Gorman, in his first book — Good Earth Great Food.
‘Dirt doctor’ publishes his first book
‘Dirt doctor’ publishes his first book
North OtagoOctober 16

Payment to be introduced for Moeraki Boulders access

Visitors accessing the Moeraki Boulders (Te Kaihīnaki) from the cafe at the popular site will soon pay $5 to do so — which owners Te Rūnanga o Moeraki say will help support hundreds of thousands worth of investment in visitor facilities and infrastructure there.
Payment to be introduced for Moeraki Boulders access
Payment to be introduced for Moeraki Boulders access
North OtagoOctober 15

Fijian festivities for language week

There was a feast of food and song at the Oamaru Fijian Community Group’s celebration of Fijian Language Week.
Fijian festivities for language week
Fijian festivities for language week
North OtagoOctober 15

‘Iconic treasure’ to open arts festival

After a three-year hiatus, the Waitaki Arts Festival is back and bolder than ever, organisers say.
‘Iconic treasure’ to open arts festival
‘Iconic treasure’ to open arts festival
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North OtagoOctober 13

‘End of an era’ as church to be sold

Dwindling parish numbers has led to the upcoming sale of the Maheno Church and hall in the small rural township in North Otago.
‘End of an era’ as church to be sold
‘End of an era’ as church to be sold
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North OtagoOctober 11

Oamaru Public Gardens 150th anniversary given royal blessing

While King Charles could not attend the 150th anniversary celebrations of the Ōamaru Public Gardens on Saturday he had “sincere hopes” that the occasion was enjoyable and memorable for all involved.
Oamaru Public Gardens 150th anniversary given royal blessing
Oamaru Public Gardens 150th anniversary given royal blessing
North OtagoOctober 10

Waitaki’s got talent

Waitaki school students’ talents were on display in an array of cultural events in recent weeks
Waitaki’s got talent
Waitaki’s got talent
North OtagoOctober 10

Amplifying girls’ voices, actions and leadership

A Zonta Club of Oamaru initiative recognising International Day of the Girl aims to enhance student opportunities by offering a scholarship to high school senior students.
Amplifying girls’ voices, actions and leadership
Amplifying girls’ voices, actions and leadership
North OtagoOctober 10

Career displays a winner at East Otago High School

East Otago High School hosts a careers expo.
Career displays a winner at East Otago High School
Career displays a winner at East Otago High School