‘Fabulous support’ for nurses’ demonstration
‘Fabulous support’ for nurses’ demonstration
Striking Oamaru Te Whatu Ora nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and kaimahi hauora got toots of support from the public this week.
Cybersecurity expert educates community
Cybersecurity expert educates community
John Parsons is on a mission to make sure the next generation are safe online.
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School and council clash over news of nitrate contamination of water
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School and council clash over news of nitrate contamination of water
The Waimate District Council has hit back at claims it did not notify a school its water was undrinkable.
'High price’ for going free range
‘Paying high price’ for going free range
New Zealand is "paying a high price" for a shift to free-range practices, a former poultry farmer alleges, as concerns emerge about a second Otago egg farm.
Poultry farm staff going through ‘tough time’
Poultry farm staff going through ‘tough time’
Staff at a poultry farm in East Otago are going through a "really tough time" as at least half the birds on site - 80,000 - are due to be culled amid an outbreak of avian flu.
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.
Bird flu: Spread between sheds 'not unexpected'
Bird flu: Spread between sheds 'not unexpected'
Biosecurity New Zealand says it was "not unexpected" that avian flu has spread to another part of a Moeraki poultry farm already infected.
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Road work surprises resident
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Road work surprises resident
A banging pile-driver installing posts for gates was how a Waitaki business owner found out the road past their front gate was not reopening anytime soon.
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Wind farm proposal meetings for residents today
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Wind farm proposal meetings for residents today
Much of wider Kurow population has yet to fully visualise plans for a 130-megawatt wind farm above the township.
Fire restrictions in places
Fire restrictions in places
Areas in upper Waitaki and Central Otago entered a restricted fire season yesterday with the rest of the Waitaki district expected to follow.
Bird flu outbreak: 40K chickens to be killed at Otago farm
Bird flu outbreak: 40K chickens to be killed at Otago farm
As many as 40,000 chickens will be killed after an avian influenza outbreak was detected at a Moeraki egg farm, the first such case ever reported in New Zealand.
Riders bring anti-violence message
Riders bring anti-violence message
Ahead of White Ribbon Day this week a group of motorbike riders rode into town in aid of the cause.
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Beach Rd decision deferred
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Beach Rd decision deferred
Future options for Oamaru’s Beach Rd will go to the public after the Waitaki District Council this week stopped short of making an immediate call to close it permanently.
Disc golf gliding into Kurow
Disc golf gliding into Kurow
Two years ago a disc golf course in Kurow was merely an idea Edie Pont had.
Burnoff ‘got away’ and caused 3ha fire
Burnoff ‘got away’ and caused 3ha fire
A burnoff gone wrong was the cause of a vegetation fire at Waihao Downs on Thursday.
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Wheels of time
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Wheels of time
Penny farthing riders take a break on their week-long Oamaru Penny Farthing and Veteran Cycle Expedition which started on November 18 at Lake Tekapo.
Touch of Hollywood coming to town
Touch of Hollywood coming to town
Pre-production on the Netflix series being filmed in the Waitaki district next year is full-steam ahead.
Alleged laser pointer in court
Alleged laser pointer in court
An Oamaru man who allegedly pointed a laser at the Otago Rescue Helicopter has made an initial court appearance.
Firefighters battling Waihao Downs blaze
Firefighters battling Waihao Downs blaze
A vegetation fire began in Waihao Downs this afternoon and has continued to rage on through the evening.
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District branding on agenda
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District branding on agenda
"There are always detractors."
