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".
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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."
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Maheno School set to reminisce on 150 years
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Maheno School set to reminisce on 150 years
Maheno School will celebrate 150 years next month as it reflects with pride on a long history for the community it serves.
Longest trail ride in Australasia returns
Longest trail ride in Australasia returns
"We're back in business."
Reaching 100 years ‘wonderful’
Reaching 100 years ‘wonderful’
A North Otago identity and community advocate has just celebrated her 100th birthday.
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‘Willingness’ to progress plans
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‘Willingness’ to progress plans
To build or not to build, that is the question.
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School head still on unexplained leave
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School head still on unexplained leave
The principal of a North Otago school remains on leave following a year of upheaval.
Sharing sustainable tips
Sharing sustainable tips
Want to learn more about how to live sustainably and perhaps score some eco goodies?
High tea to mark International Women’s Day
High tea to mark International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day was marked early, and in style, in North Otago with about 100 members of the Oamaru Coffee Club celebrating local women’s stories with a high tea.