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Lions clubs strong in rural communities, governor says

Lions from across the central South Island gathered outside the Oamaru Club last Saturday during...

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Lions clubs strong in rural communities, governor says

Oamaru hosted the Lions 202J District Convention last weekend, attended by 133 representatives from 33 clubs covering as far south as Milton and north to Rakaia.

Primary trio’s poster efforts recognised

Primary trio’s poster efforts recognised

North and East Otago Attendance Service has announced the winners of its poster competition, whose aim was to help primary school pupils realise the importance of attending school.

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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Catholic honoured for 50 years’ service

Peter Watson (centre) says a few words following a special presentation to mark 50 years of...

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Catholic honoured for 50 years’ service

An Oamaru Catholic has been honoured for 50 years of "loyal, faithful and loving" service with the St Vincent de Paul Society.

Model landfill to teach waste management

St Joseph’s school pupils (from left) Jewel Job, Anvi Nand, enviroschools teacher Natalie Heather...

Model landfill to teach waste management

"Once it’s out of sight it’s not out of mind."

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Council decides against catchment analysis

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Council decides against catchment analysis

Otago regional councillors have decided against a proposed review of the Waitaki River’s management.

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New units to be ‘visitor accommodation’

The new apartment-style development on the old Oamaru Hospital site is now a prominent feature on...

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New units to be ‘visitor accommodation’

A substantial housing development is transforming the Oamaru skyline.

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Kircher tight-lipped over mayoralty

Incumbent mayor Gary Kircher. Photo: ODT files

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Kircher tight-lipped over mayoralty

Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher is not ready to make any announcements about his intentions in the upcoming October local body elections.

North Otago roof fire 'smouldering for hours'

A roof fire in North Otago was likely smouldering for hours undetected before crews were alerted, a Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman says.

Preferred water services option agreed on

Preferred water services option agreed on

The Waitaki district mayor and councillors agreed on a preferred option for public consultation regarding the future of local water services.

Bid for historic landmark status ‘progressing well’

Looking down into the heart of the proposed National Historic Landmark for Oamaru. PHOTO: BRENDON...

Bid for historic landmark status ‘progressing well’

A bid to give the Oamaru historic town centre and its harbour National Historic Landmark status - in the same league as the Treaty of Waitangi Grounds - is "progressing well".

Patronage a ‘new adventure’

GNS Science emeritus scientist Dr Nick Mortimer was appointed as a new Waitaki Whitestone Geopark...

Patronage a ‘new adventure’

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.

New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’

The framework for the new Network Waitaki Event Centre is rapidly taking shape, as seen this week...

New centre will offer ‘vast opportunities’

The under-construction Network Waitaki Event Centre will open up "vast opportunities" for North Otago, its trustees say.

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Agricultural potential of river ‘untapped’

The braided Waitaki River runs towards the Pacific Ocean near Glenavy. The traditional border...

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Agricultural potential of river ‘untapped’

The agricultural potential of North Otago - underpinned by the water available from the Waitaki River - is only in its infancy, an Otago regional councillor says.

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Top honour for dairy worker

Duntroon dairy farmer Caleb Smith (far left) was named Dairy Trainee of the Year at the 2025...

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Top honour for dairy worker

Duntroon dairy worker Caleb Smith has been named Dairy Trainee of the Year at the 2025 Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Industry Awards.

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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New patron no stranger to geopark

GNS Science emeritus scientist Dr Nick Mortimer has been appointed patron of the Waitaki...

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New patron no stranger to geopark

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.

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".

Kate Bush show on at Opera House

Sarah-Louise Young. Photo: Steve Ullathorne

Kate Bush show on at Opera House

Actress, writer, director and cabaret artist Sarah-Louise Young, from An Evening Without Kate Bush, says the show is not about impersonating a great artist.

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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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