Benefits in slow tourism: mayor
Benefits in slow tourism: mayor
A focus on attracting higher volume tourism will impact smaller communities like the Waitaki District, local leaders say.
Jules Chin
Historic church put on the market
'Run out of parishioners': Historic church put on the market
A 102-year-old church inland from Oamaru is on the market after being decommissioned last year.
‘End of era’ as Nth Otago church up for sale
‘End of an era’ as historic North Otago church put up for sale
A historic church in North Otago has "run out of parishioners".
Community irked by run-down state of commercial buildings
Community irked by run-down state of commercial buildings
If a tumbleweed drifted down the main street of Palmerston it might not be out of place.
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Mixed reaction as new options released for district logo
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Mixed reaction as new options released for district logo
The Waitaki District Council has released a second round of options for a new district logo for future marketing of the district in the wake of a near breach of copyright and a controversy last year.
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Year-long restoration under way
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Year-long restoration under way
"There’s four containers full of organ parts and I’m just going to work through them systematically."
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Camping grounds again popular
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Camping grounds again popular
The Waitaki Lakes camping grounds in North Otago have been as popular as ever this summer, "going gangbusters" over the Christmas period, with alcohol-related disorder dropping.
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Lights, camera, action — Oamaru set for production
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Lights, camera, action — Oamaru set for production
Oamaru is being "taken over" by a big-budget Netflix production amid rumours its A-list star, Florence Pugh, has already arrived.
Rotary club to mark centennial next year
Rotary club to mark centennial next year
The Rotary Club of Oamaru has a "very proud history" and will be celebrating its centennial next year.
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Group urges people to bring a cup
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Group urges people to bring a cup
Did you know every single-use cup used in New Zealand ends up in landfill?
Trust hopes to keep historic blacksmith forging ahead
Trust hopes to keep historic blacksmith forging ahead
It has been 10 years since Nicol’s Blacksmith in Duntroon was restored to its original form and the trust which cares for it is fundraising to ensure its upkeep.
Events to grow Christmas spirit
Events to grow Christmas spirit
’Tis the season to be jolly.
Residents embrace new facilities
Residents embrace new facilities
Observatory Village Lifecare residents were tangibly excited as they celebrated the grand opening of Willow Park Lodge this week.
Market returns to site
Market returns to site
The Oamaru Farmers Market will return to its normal site adjoining Scotts Brewery from this Sunday.
Variety of work from well-known artists on display
Variety of work from well-known artists on display
"As We See It" is the latest exhibition to run at the Oasis Clear Space Gallery featuring well-known North Otago artists Eion Shanks and Russell Cundall.
Free fishing to help others heal
Free fishing to help others heal
"You’re not alone." In the spirit of the season of goodwill and benevolence, one Moeraki man is honouring his late wife by offering free fishing cruises for those in need.
WBHS pupils learn of benefits of cleaner ecosystem
WBHS pupils learn of benefits of cleaner ecosystem
Waitaki Boys High School has held its first enviroschools day focusing on the benefits of a cleaner ecosystem.
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Apology to survivors by PM ‘very emotional’
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Apology to survivors by PM ‘very emotional’
"It was very emotional."
Waitaki Power Trust making changes to trust deed
Waitaki Power Trust making changes to trust deed
The Waitaki Power Trust is proposing changes to its trust deed.
Council seeking new designs after mix-up
Council seeking new designs after mix-up
Waitaki District Council staff are re-engaging with a design consultancy firm after its new $95,000 logo was found to have an uncanny likeness to that used by a sustainable wool business.