Jules Chin

Award for going ‘above and beyond’

Poshtel Oamaru front of house and housekeeping staff (bottom from left) Ashlyn Shackleton, Lauren...

Award for going ‘above and beyond’

Sporting tributes to New Zealand greats are just part of the outstanding experience provided at New Zealand-themed hotel Poshtel Oamaru, recently awarded Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best of...

Duntroon team ‘amazed’ at third placing

Duntroon School pupils (from top left) Leah Wilson, 11, Greer Neal, 12, and (front) Olivia...

Duntroon team ‘amazed’ at third placing

An all-girl trio from Duntroon School are now among the best of the "next generation" of young farmers, after securing third place at the 2024 New Zealand Young Farmers AgriKids grand final in Hamilton this month.

Local products a focus at The Vault

New Oamaru business The Vault is all about ‘‘loving local’’, providing beauty services and stocking homewares, clothing and jewellery.

Singing group all about ‘helping people feel good’

The All Together Now singers with song leaders (back row, centre) Sally Randall and, in front of...

Singing group all about ‘helping people feel good’

Raising their voices for the good of the community is the purpose of the All Together Now singers as they prepare for their first public concert this Sunday.

Pigeons to be front and centre at show

Papakaio brother and sister, Anna, 6, and Bobby, 8, Dawson pose with their treasured lovebirds,...

Pigeons to be front and centre at show

A new memorial section and a significant increase in entries will add to the colourful and numerous bird attractions at the Oamaru Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Society’s 139th show this week.

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Show honours breeder’s life

Papakaio siblings Anna, 6, and Bobby, 8, Dawson pose with their treasured lovebirds, Nibbles ...

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Show honours breeder’s life

A new memorial section and a significant increase in entries will add to the attractions at the Oamaru Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Society’s 139th show this week.

Oamaru fighter a hit on Thai dating show

New Zealand MMA Fighter Jack Ferguson walks away with dating contestant Chompu on the popular...

Oamaru fighter a hit on Thai dating show

"Take Me Out" now has a new meaning for a former Oamaru cage fighter.

Liu passionate about teaching Chinese

Teacher and tutor Sarah Liu (centre) with daughter Quinn, 9, takes the Waitaki Multicultural...

Liu passionate about teaching Chinese

A passion for Chinese heritage, culture and language has prompted tutor Sarah Liu to run a Chinese language course for children and adults.

Streetlights smarter

Clements Electrical and Southroads has begun installing smart-system control units on...

Streetlights smarter

Having a streamlined system, expanding functionality and saving money, are the proposed benefits in the Waitaki District Council’s streetlight upgrade in Oamaru.

Health careers promoted

Third-year paramedicine student Kaylee Bezet (right) demonstrates to students, including Waitaki...

Health careers promoted

In a bid to tackle the severe lack of health professionals in rural communities, a team of tertiary students were at Waitaki Girls’ High School last Friday to promote rural health careers.

First Gillies scholarship awarded

Holly Baylis has been recognised by the Zonta Club of Oamaru. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

First Gillies scholarship awarded

Holly Baylis has been awarded the Zonta Club of Oamaru’s inaugural Gillies Family Scholarship.

Owners still optimistic despite lack of sale

Vanessa's Cottage Cafe in Hampden. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

Owners still optimistic despite lack of sale

Tough economic times have meant Vanessa’s Cafe in Hampden is still on the market after 18 months but the owners say they have had "quite a bit of interest".

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Oamaru road death victim 'a real gem'

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Oamaru road death victim 'a real gem'

An Oamaru rest-home worker has been remembered as "one of a kind".

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Project seen as preserving cultural heritage of town’s people

North Otago Early Settlers Association president Helen Stead looks at a photo of former...

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Project seen as preserving cultural heritage of town’s people

"I will live in the past, the present and the future."

MMA fighter set to take on the world

Jack Ferguson kicks out in a competitive mixed martial arts fight in Thailand.

MMA fighter set to take on the world

"Take me out" now has a new meaning for a former Oamaru cage fighter.

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Street lamp upgrade to lighten costs

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Street lamp upgrade to lighten costs

A street light upgrade under way in Oamaru will provide a streamlined system that will provide improved functionality and save money.

Springing into that first career

Waitaki Girls’ High School year 13 pupils (left) Jordan Ingram and Aroha Wooldridge (right) chat...

Springing into that first career

Jumping into the future will be made easier at the annual Waitaki Girls’ High School Careers Expo this year with the presence of business AJ Hackett Bungy and the introduction of a new forum.

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Commissioner for North Otago school

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Commissioner for Totara School

A North Otago primary school is now under the control of a Ministry of Education-appointed commissioner.

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ABs getting all the kelp they need

In what might be a global first, Oamaru artist Judith Lofley holds on to kelp rugby balls she...

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ABs getting all the kelp they need

Oamaru artists and locals have come out in full support of the All Blacks, with many Thames St shop fronts displaying black and white balloons and decorations.

Forrester’s new curator excited

The new Forrester Gallery curator Anna McLean stands in front of Oamaru artist Maggie Covell’s...

Forrester’s new curator excited

From one "top town" to another, the new curator of visual arts at the Forrester Gallery is excited for "playful" and "thought-provoking" exhibitions and sees great potential in the future of the...

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