Jules Chin

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...

RSA ‘chuffed’ with efforts

RSA ‘chuffed’ with efforts

Waitaki residents dug deep when giving to this year’s Poppy Day collection and the Returned and Services’ Association (RSA) welfare trust is "chuffed" with the amount raised.

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Alarm bells for school as roll spirals downwards

The entrance to Totara School. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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Alarm bells for school as roll spirals downwards

Pupils are fleeing a troubled North Otago school, putting it at risk of losing teachers and staff as its roll spirals downwards, an official report warns.

Quake education aim of project

Founder and director of Listen UP NZ Matt Hampton is a man on a mission to provide innovative...

Quake education aim of project

Are you and your family ready for a magnitude 8 earthquake on the Alpine Fault?

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Cake baked to celebrate band’s arrival

Tutu Hill Cakes owner Kelly Harvey with her 20cmx20cm cake replica of the Six60 flat. PHOTO:...

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Cake baked to celebrate band’s arrival

Locals were seeing double outside a Weston grocery store yesterday.

All sorts at church pop-up

St Paul’s Church members and volunteers (from left) Pam McKenzie, Maryan Coleman and Rosalie...

All sorts at church pop-up

All sorts of goods are on offer at the new St Paul’s Maheno Otepopo Presbyterian Church in Coquet St.

Dignitary visits Tuvaluans

Oamaru Tuvalu Community Group members are (from left) first secretary Niuone Eliuta, chairwoman...

Dignitary visits Tuvaluans

Tuvalu’s high commissioner was in Oamaru last Tuesday night to meet the Tuvalu community.

Award-winning show touring South

Victoria Gridley’s costume design and headpiece of the kārearea (falcon) in the Land of the Long...

Award-winning show touring South

Royal New Zealand Ballet costumier Victoria Gridley is happy that audiences in rural areas have the opportunity to see the award-winning children’s show, Land of the Long Long Drive.

Keeping soldiers’ stories alive

A World War 2 soldier and past Duntroon butcher, Fairlie Peterson, whose family preserved the...

Keeping soldiers’ stories alive

A special Anzac project in Duntroon hopes to preserve the history and legacy of World War 2 soldiers from the Waitaki district, with the help of the town’s younger generation.

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