Residency ‘perfect’ for photographer
The Forrester Gallery’s first artist residency will begin in Kakanui next week.
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Fifteen qualified in new programme
Fifteen qualified in new programme
Fifteen men have just achieved their electrical qualification at Network Waitaki’s primary training facility in Weston.
‘Huge’ for artists to know their work is being bought
‘Huge’ for artists to know their work is being bought
Art lovers were in full force at the North Otago IHC Association art exhibition at The Loan & Merc on Friday.
Rotary launches new ‘place for everyone’
Rotary launches new ‘place for everyone’
"It is a space for everyone."
New owners excited to take over beloved cafe
New owners excited to take over beloved cafe
Vanessa Hendry and Tim Lockerbie have finally booked their "one-way ticket" to Australia after selling their beloved Vanessa’s Cottage Cafe.
Oamaru cheesemaker in line for prestigious award
Oamaru cheesemaker in line for prestigious award
An Oamaru cheesemaker with "world-class skills" is a finalist in the prestigious Champion Cheesemaker awards.
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Rotary book records century of service
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Rotary book records century of service
A book to celebrate the 100-year anniversary and "remarkable achievement" of the Rotary Club of Oamaru is set to be launched at the club’s centennial celebrations today.
Scholar ‘happy’ to win awards
Scholar ‘happy’ to win awards
NZQA Outstanding Scholar Award Recipient of 2024 Anika Hayes reflects Waitaki Girls’ High School’s motto "Dulcius ex Arduis: Satisfaction from hard work".
Exhibiting art promotes ‘better life’ for people with disabilities
Exhibiting art promotes ‘better life’ for people with disabilities
An art exhibition to promote a "better life" for people with intellectual disabilities will be held at The Loan & Merc next Friday.
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Art hub holding first exhibition
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Art hub holding first exhibition
"No Place Like Home" is the first formal exhibition at the new Community Art Hub in Palmerston.
Kate Bush show on at Opera House
Kate Bush show on at Opera House
Actress, writer, director and cabaret artist Sarah-Louise Young, from An Evening Without Kate Bush, says the show is not about impersonating a great artist.
Caution needed in dry inland areas: Fenz
Caution needed in dry inland areas: Fenz
Things are still very dry in inland parts of Waitaki.
Awards for all involved
Awards for all involved
Annabel Berry, of Whitestone Cheese Diner and Deli, won two Resene Total Colour Awards at an award ceremony as part of Auckland Design Week this month.
Te Radar’s tour serving up plenty of food for thought
Te Radar’s tour serving up plenty of food for thought
"What on earth were we thinking?"
Council’s withdrawal disappointing: mayor
Council’s withdrawal disappointing: mayor
The Timaru District Council’s sudden withdrawal from a key Otago-Southland water alliance has left other councils disappointed and raised a series of questions regarding the decision.
‘The talent’s here’: band impresses at jazz and blues festival
‘The talent’s here’: band impresses at jazz and blues festival
"Bewitched, bothered and bewildered."
Goldmine seeking to expand
Goldmine seeking to expand
An East Otago goldmine has applied to expand its operations once again, as it celebrates 35 years in business.
Gallery marks project milestone
Gallery marks project milestone
A milestone in the $7 million extension project of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery has been marked.
Weekend of music begins
Weekend of music begins
Harbour St Jazz & Blues volunteers are geared up for the annual festival this weekend which starts today and runs until Sunday.
Trail ride back again as fire risk ‘minimal’
Trail ride back again as fire risk ‘minimal’
"We’re back in business."