Children’s ‘exquisite’ artworks radiate joy
Children’s ‘exquisite’ artworks radiate joy
The curator of an Oamaru gallery feels privileged to have children's "exquisite masterpieces" adorning the walls.
Choirs battle to the tune of ABBA
Choirs battle to the tune of ABBA
ABBA’s music rang out at Waitaki Girls’ High School last week as the school’s four house choirs took the stage in their annual competition.
Photographers make finals
Photographers make finals
Oamaru’s photographic talent came into sharp focus at Otago’s largest nature photography competition at the Tūhura Otago Museum in Dunedin last week.
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No go on Oamaru-Dunedin bus link
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No go on Oamaru-Dunedin bus link
Hopes of Oamaru getting a direct bus service to Dunedin have been dashed for now, after the Otago Regional Council last week discarded proposals to establish a link.
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War crimes allegations ‘nonsense’: mayoral candidate
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War crimes allegations ‘nonsense’: mayoral candidate
Waitaki's newest mayoral candidate has labelled claims a special forces unit he served with was involved in war crimes as "nonsense".
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Mental health crisis service introduction announced
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Mental health crisis service introduction announced
Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced this week a new mental health crisis support service will be introduced in Oamaru...
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IT experts developing revolutionary technology
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IT experts developing revolutionary technology
Two New Zealand-based IT experts are working on a ground-breaking technology that promises to revolutionise computing by creating a computer inside a computer memory chip.
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Finances front of mind for mayoral hopefuls in South
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Finances front of mind for mayoral hopefuls in South
New candidates plan to contest the mayoralties in Gore and Waitaki when nominations open tomorrow.
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Otago lolly firm chews over Jaffa alternative
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Otago lolly firm chews over Jaffa alternative
It may not be the end of the Jaffa after all.
Codes joining forces to grow sports clubs
Codes joining forces to grow sports clubs
As small towns across New Zealand continue struggle, sports clubs in one North Otago township are determined to avoid the same fate.
‘Pumped’ to enter champs
‘Pumped’ to enter champs
Already the top road crash rescue (RCR) team in New Zealand, the East Otago team are preparing to take on the world.
Council agrees to sell hangar to NZ Airline Academy
Council agrees to sell hangar to NZ Airline Academy
After the loss of four aircraft in one year due to severe weather, the New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA) has "finally" received council approval for a new hangar.
Matariki marked by community
Matariki marked by community
Kakanui School held its annual Matariki night on June 19.
Households may lose heating grants
Households may lose heating grants
Changes to the Warmer Kiwi Homes grants may mean some Oamaru and Palmerston households will lose access to free insulation and heating.
Polar blast boosts Ohau opening
Polar blast boosts Ohau opening
The recent polar weather blast led to an "epic" opening weekend at the Ohau skifield last Saturday.
Oamaru pilot training school frustrated with council delays
Oamaru pilot training school frustrated with council delays
After the loss of four aircraft in one year due to severe weather, Oamaru's pilot training school has "finally" received council approval for a new hangar.
Manager’s focus to return to science
Manager’s focus to return to science
A staffing restructure at Tourism Waitaki could have national impacts in advancing penguin science, the regional tourism organisation says.
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Wait times, stressed staff, and noise highlighted
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Wait times, stressed staff, and noise highlighted
Long wait times, "stressed" staff and no privacy are some of the negative public reactions to the recent shift of council services to the Oamaru Public Library.
No Matariki cluster but beautiful sunrise
No Matariki cluster but beautiful sunrise
Waitaki District Council hosted its annual stargazing event with Māori astronomer David McNamara last week as part of Matariki celebrations.
Youth council, students get in behind beach cleanup
Youth council, students get in behind beach cleanup
The Waitaki Youth Council rallied together with students from Waitaki Girls’ High School, Waitaki Boys’ High School, St Kevin’s College and passionate community members last week for a successful...
