Jules Chin

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'Priceless' medal found at Oamaru recycling centre

Noel Dickel and Faye Ormandy look at the photo of the 1921 relay team which included Mr Dickel’s...

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'Priceless' medal found at Oamaru recycling centre

The mystery of a "priceless" medal found at the Oamaru recycling centre and given to the family of a World War 2 soldier has partly been solved.

Exhibition made possible by bequest

Forrester Gallery visual arts curator Anna McLean with artist Telly Tuita’s work that is part of...

Exhibition made possible by bequest

Forrester Gallery has an exhibit of new and contemporary works that reflect the "wider diversity" of the Waitaki District, thanks to a bequest.

Bugle player honoured for long service

Oamaru Garrison Band member Andrew Hayes (centre) with family and friends at the Hakataramea War...

Bugle player honoured for long service

An Oamaru man who has played the bugle at Oamaru Anzac commemorations for 60 years and at Hakataramea for 37 years, has been honoured this year.

New principal a dab hand

New Duntroon School principal Sarah Caldwell. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

New principal a dab hand

Sarah Caldwell is the new principal of Duntroon School.

Aiming to nurture a ‘supportive village’

The new Waitaki Multicultural community connector is passionate about creating a "supportive village" for new Waitaki residents.

Whitestone’s Monte Cristo wins top award

Celebrating with the Champion of Champions trophy are (from left) Annabel Berry, Christine Lovell...

Whitestone’s Monte Cristo wins top award

Whitestone Cheese cleaned up at the NZ Champions of Cheese awards, paying tribute to one half of the instigators of the business.

Principal settling in at ‘thriving’ school

Duntroon School has a new principal, Sarah Caldwell. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

Principal settling in at ‘thriving’ school

Sarah Caldwell is the new principal of Duntroon School.

Whitestone creams it at NZ cheese awards

Whitestone Cheese head cheesemaker Jonathan Emerson and managing director Simon Berry at their...

Whitestone creams it at NZ cheese awards

A sheep milk cheddar made in Oamaru has been named New Zealand's best cheese.

Oamaru cheese cream of the crop

A sheep milk cheddar made in Oamaru has been named New Zealand's best cheese.

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‘Great and brave’ Access workers seek public support

Access Community Health support workers protest on Severn St yesterday. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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‘Great and brave’ Access workers seek public support

The wild weather across the South Island did not stop "brave" Access Community Health (ACH) workers from protesting on Severn St in Oamaru yesterday.

Residency ‘perfect’ for photographer

Forrester Gallery director Chloe Searle and Friends of Forrester artist residency co-ordinator...

Residency ‘perfect’ for photographer

The Forrester Gallery’s first artist residency will begin in Kakanui next week.

Fifteen qualified in new programme

Five of 15 apprentices who have just passed their certificate in Electrical Distribution level...

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

Oamaru artists Christopher Wright (left) and Todd Rawson (right) with IHC national patron Dame...

‘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 Club of Oamaru Trust chairman Michael Robinson with his grandchildren (from left to right)...

Rotary launches new ‘place for everyone’

"It is a space for everyone."

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

Whitestone Cheese head cheesemaker Jonathan Emerson stirs the curd at the cheese factory in...

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

Rotary Club of Oamaru trust chairman Peter Robinson gets his first look at the Rotary...

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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

Waitaki Girls’ High School top scholar Anika Hayes. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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

Oamaru artist Todd Rawson at home with one of his artworks featuring in the North Otago IHC...

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

Palmerston artists Dianne Lewis (left) and Zenobia Southcombe with their artwork in the ‘‘No...

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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.

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