Jules Chin

Workshop helps create local films

Southern Pilots programme participants who will attend a regional story incubator in Oamaru this...

Workshop helps create local films

Some of the country’s leading and emerging film industry talent will be in Oamaru this weekend attending New Zealand’s first regional story incubator that aims to support local film-makers.

Country school’s community ‘deeply divided’

There has been a school at Totara, south of Oamaru, since 1883. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Country school’s community ‘deeply divided’

The principal of a tiny North Otago school is unable to manage pupil behaviour and is unprofessional, a group of parents concerned about the future of the school and the safety of their children say.

‘It’s been a wonderful place to work’

Trade Aid Oamaru general manager Delwyn Cox says says she will miss working at the Thames St...

‘It’s been a wonderful place to work’

"Don’t cry because it's over, smile because it happened."

Cooking classes for beginners planned

Reach Church senior pastor Brendon Perumal supports cook Annie Beattie at the most recent...

Cooking classes for beginners planned

Providing people with hearty and nourishing meals on a budget is the aim of the new Reach Church community cooking classes.

Harbour St stalwart changes hands

The new co-owners of Presence on Harbour Brendan Rivalin (left) and Yuli Lin (right) take advice...

Harbour St stalwart changes hands

Dawn Brown has been the owner of the popular Presence on Harbour gift shop in Oamaru for almost a decade, and has been with the business from the beginning.

Locks shaved for cancer cause

With a vision to cure and a mission to care, Mitre 10 Oamaru staff shaved their locks this week to raise money for Shave for a Cure for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ.

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Waitaki knitters celebrate their craft with the world

Experienced knitters Carol Watson (left) and Fay Yates (centre), of Observatory Village, teach...

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Waitaki knitters celebrate their craft with the world

A special craft group joined the World Wide Knit in Public Day event at the Oamaru Public Library yesterday.

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Entire board resigns at troubled school

The entrance to Totara School. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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Entire board resigns at troubled school

A North Otago school will soon have a commissioner appointed to it following the resignation of all its board members.

Centenarian passionate about learning more

Although Raewyn Wylie had not yet received her card from King Charles, she looked regal and royal...

Centenarian passionate about learning more

About 25 Oamaru U3A (University of the Third Age — a nationwide network of learning groups aimed at encouraging older people to share their knowledge) members celebrated the 100th birthday of Raewyn Wylie (nee Cross) on Tuesday at the Order of St John Hall.

Deputy Mayor dines with Samoan head

Waitaki District Council Deputy Mayor Hana Halalele was part of a group of Samoan guests who have...

Deputy Mayor dines with Samoan head

A Government House dinner to honour Samoa’s head of state was an opportunity for leading Samoan New Zealanders to share aspirations for Pasifika people and forge new bonds.

Alien reach

Alien reach

Get excited Steampunkers, this Metagalactic Pipe Organ is being upgraded to a "PanKosmicCyberPunkOrgel" for Steampunk Festival.

Learning carries on at 100

Although Raewyn Wylie had not yet received her card from the King, she looked regal and royal for...

Learning carries on at 100

Crowned and gowned.

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Govt tampering irks councils

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Govt tampering irks councils

Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher has called a government move to tamper with Māori wards inconsistent and unfair.

Keeping community tidy, safe

Douglas Cottages resident Russell Richards sweeps the path and surrounding areas free of autumn...

Keeping community tidy, safe

Leaves, leaves and more leaves.

Local schools show dominance

Smokefree Rockquest duo winners Winnie Conlan (left) and Olivia Morriss, both 15, rehearsed for...

Local schools show dominance

Waitaki schools took two first places at the Smokefree Rockquest regional finals last Friday in Timaru.

Disco ‘a hit’, raises $2500 for Waitaki Events Centre

Disco ‘a hit’, raises $2500 for Waitaki Events Centre

A disco fundraiser held last month for the new Waitaki Events Centre was a fun event, but also achieved its goal of boosting the profile of the trust tasked with raising money for the build.

Advice on safe relationships

Attending the Loves-Me-Not workshops at Waitaki Girls’ High School this week are (from left)...

Advice on safe relationships

To help promote abuse prevention, police are still maintaining workshops launched by Lesley Elliott in memory of her daughter who was murdered after a relationship went horribly wrong.

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Company makes it right — pays teens

Oamaru Domino's store. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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Company makes it right — pays teens

Teenage workers at an Oamaru fast-food chain have been battling for months to get owed wages after a franchise owner skipped town.

Appeal target exceeded

Salvation Army Captains Paul and Jocelyn Smith are grateful for the community’s generous...

Appeal target exceeded

The Salvation Army has just completed its annual Red Shield Appeal week nationwide and Waitaki locals have given generously.

‘Impacted’ staffing likely: LSM

‘Impacted’ staffing likely: LSM

Issues around relational trust, governance and management relationships, communication breakdowns and pupils leaving are risking the operation of Totara School, a report from limited statutory...

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