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‘Still work to do’ before farm repopulated
Deep cleaning and ongoing testing at the Moeraki egg farm where bird flu was found will continue into the new year before chickens are returned to the site.
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Fluoridation order reconfirmed
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Fluoridation order reconfirmed
The direction to fluoridate the Oamaru drinking water supply has been reconfirmed by the director-general of health.
Dementia patient bullied at rest home
'Culture of disrespect': Dementia patient bullied at rest home
A hidden camera in an Oamaru rest-home recorded multiple caregivers acting abusively towards a man in his 80s with dementia while he was attempting to use the toilet.
Jobs safe as chicken cull rises to 200,000
Jobs safe as chicken cull rises to 200,000
All 23 jobs at a Moeraki egg farm are secure, Mainland Poultry says.
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Nor’wester brings torrid time for firefighters
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Nor’wester brings torrid time for firefighters
Things are heating up in Waitaki as temperatures soar and the fire risk escalates.
Patient abuse caught on hidden camera
Abuse of dementia patient caught on hidden camera
A hidden camera has revealed abuse of a dementia patient by multiple staff at an Oamaru rest home.
Tally hits 200k as chicken cull continues
Tally hits 200k as chicken cull continues
Another 40,000 chickens will be culled at Hillgrove farm near Moeraki, bringing the total number of birds culled due to bird flu concerns to 200,000.
Man forced partner to ground before punching her twice
Man forced partner to ground before punching her twice
A judge has rebuked a violent Dunedin man and told him to "have a good look in the mirror" after he struck his partner in the head.
Police warn of training exercise
Police warn of training exercise
If you see pandemonium at Oamaru Mitre 10 Mega tonight, there is no need for alarm.
Thousands more birds to be culled at Otago farm
Thousands more birds to be culled at Otago farm
Another 80,000 chickens are set to be culled at a commercial egg farm in rural Otago impacted by bird flu.
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Play area put to test by children’s antics
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Play area put to test by children’s antics
In a little over 72 hours, the new water play area at the Oamaru Public Gardens has run into its first road block.
Water play area’s grand opening in time for summer
Water play area’s grand opening in time for summer
Just in time for the school holidays.
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.
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Rare colossal squid to be displayed at museum
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Rare colossal squid to be displayed at museum
A glimpse into the life of one of the more mysterious ocean creatures on the planet will soon be seen in Oamaru.
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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."
Village set to repay council
Village set to repay council
Observatory Village Lifecare Limited is set to repay the Waitaki District Council $15.6million of core funding and conclude its $2.5m short-term loan facility in January.
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St Patrick’s set to reopen doors in late January
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St Patrick’s set to reopen doors in late January
A significant Oamaru landmark will not be reopening in time for Christmas following a $1.4million refit.
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McCone unhappy resolution simply ‘bureaucratic process’
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McCone unhappy resolution simply ‘bureaucratic process’
Release of the draft Waitaki District Plan for public submissions is inching closer.
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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Dog complaints down, but more ‘menacing’
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Dog complaints down, but more ‘menacing’
The number of dogs classified as "menacing" in Waitaki increased by 100% during 2023-24.
