Original signage restored
Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust restoration officer John Baster has been busy restoring the old JM McCarthy building in the Heritage Precinct in Tyne St.
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Matariki focus of children’s art display
Matariki focus of children’s art display
A colourful children’s Matariki art exhibition opened this week at the Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre (WCHC).
Teams step up and up and up
Teams step up and up and up
Teams from East Otago and across Waitaki raised over $160,000 at the recent Step Up Sky Tower Challenge to raise vital funds for Blood Cancer NZ.
Gallery calls for programme proposals
Gallery calls for programme proposals
The Forrester Gallery and Mahika Kai Mahika Toi are inviting exhibition proposals for the 2027 programme.
Artists in residence announced
Artists in residence announced
Two artists who have "deep dived" into anthropological and natural history collections around the world have been announced as the new Kakanui artists in residence by Forrester Gallery.
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‘Incredibly generous’ students in foodbank drive
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‘Incredibly generous’ students in foodbank drive
An Oamaru foodbank seeing a massive rise in need has received an ‘‘incredibly generous’’ donation of goods from a local school.
Artist weaves beauty from resilient plant
Artist weaves beauty from resilient plant
Using kelp as an artistic medium was a good move for Oamaru artist Judith Lofley.
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Landslip at home ‘gave us a real fright’
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Landslip at home ‘gave us a real fright’
The sound of concrete breaking and wood snapping and the fear of a possible earthquake assailed an Oamaru family yesterday when a landslip occurred at the back of their property.
Landslide in Oamaru, Waitaki state of emergency stays in place
Landslide in Oamaru, Waitaki state of emergency stays in place
Firefighters are responding to a landslide at a residential property in Oamaru's Tay St as sodden conditions continue to cause issues in Waitaki District.
'It was f...ing terrifying': Angry residents slam flood response
'It was f...ing terrifying': Angry residents slam flood response
Waitaki residents are angry at the lack of communication from the council following significant flooding that struck the district overnight.
Colourful birds take pride of place
Colourful birds take pride of place
The 61st annual North Otago Bird Club show took place at the Drill Hall in Oamaru last weekend.
Students shine on Scrano night
Students shine on Scrano night
Donald Trump, The Evil Queen and Snow White all made an appearance at the recent Waitaki Boys’ High School’s annual Scrano Cultural Competition.
Recognition for piper
Recognition for piper
Oamaru piper Janice Hayes has received The Piping and Dancing Association of New Zealand (PDANZ) meritorious service award.
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Michelin’s limited focus ‘disappointing’: Oamaru restaurateur
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Michelin’s limited focus ‘disappointing’: Oamaru restaurateur
An Oamaru restaurateur says while the Michelin Guide’s debut in New Zealand is a ‘‘fantastic first step’’ for the country, it is ‘‘disappointing’’ regional restaurants are not eligible to be reviewed.
Colourful birds on show in North Otago
Colourful birds on show in North Otago
The 61st annual North Otago Bird Club show took place at the Drill Hall in Oamaru over the weekend.
Pupils grateful for knitted beanies
Pupils grateful for knitted beanies
Totara School pupils were sporting their school colours with pride recently.
Students shine at regional finals
Students shine at regional finals
School musicians Winnie Conlan and Olivia Morriss were recognised in two categories at the Timaru Smokefreerockquest regional finals, held at the Oamaru Opera House last Saturday.
Scheme approval brings ‘certainty’
Scheme approval brings ‘certainty’
The decision to approve the operation of the Waitaki Power Scheme for another 35 years is the right one for New Zealand, Meridian Energy’s chief executive Mike Roan says.
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Waitaki Girls’ students may board at boys’ hostel
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Waitaki Girls’ students may board at boys’ hostel
A co-ed hostel has been mooted to take the place of Waitaki Girls’ High School’s boarding facility, which is set to close at the end of the year.
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WDC still considering amalgamation
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WDC still considering amalgamation
Waitaki's northern neighbours are firming up amalgamation plans and say there is room in their alliance for the Waitaki district.