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Facilitator cost-sharing efforts rejected by minister

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

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Facilitator cost-sharing efforts rejected by minister

Efforts by the Waitaki District Council to shield ratepayers from the costs of a newly appointed Crown facilitator have been firmly declined by the government.

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Fossil yet to reveal secrets

Te Papa Museum vertebrates curator and paleontologist Felix Marx works on excavating a 6m baleen...

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Fossil yet to reveal secrets

It will take paleontologists another year of work to uncover the ancient secrets of a large whale fossil excavated from the Tokarahi lime works by Museum of New...

New apprentices steaming for railway mentoring

Oamaru Steam and Rail Society veteran (centre) John Paul and graduates of the mentor programme...

New apprentices steaming for railway mentoring

Seven new apprentices will take part in the Oamaru Steam and Rail Society’s successful education and mentoring programme.

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Victorian celebrations draw in thousands

Some of the Victorian-era fashion on display at the annual Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations...

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Victorian celebrations draw in thousands

With Oamaru’s historic town centre and port in the running for national landmark status, the town’s annual Victorian Heritage Celebrations took on extra importance at the weekend.

Reward up to find sea lion killers

A sea lion pup and her mother, Jade, were both shot dead in the Catlins last year. Photo: Doc

Reward up to find sea lion killers

The reward to find those who killed sea lions in the South has gone up and been extended to include those responsible for killing the mammals in the Waitaki district.

Mining at Frasers pit completed

OceanaGold’s Macraes Operations D crew and Maintenance Blue crew at the mine’s Frasers Open Pit....

Mining at Frasers pit completed

The Frasers Open Pit at OceanaGold’s Macraes Operation has reached the end of its mining life after nearly three decades of continuous operation.

Oak trees planted to honour sacrifice brothers made for NZ

Memorial oaks committee member and New Zealand Remembrance Army Waitaki regional co-ordinator...

Oak trees planted to honour sacrifice brothers made for NZ

Two Maheno brothers who died in World War 1 have been honoured with an oak tree-planting ceremony in Kakanui Valley Rd.

Looking the part for Victorian event

Looking the part for Victorian event

Oamaru’s Mary and Geoff Korver (above) and Mathilda Saunders, of Fiordland, and Nicola Temby, of Palmerston North, (below) get into the spirit

Looking the part

Looking the part

Lapping up this week’s Oamaru Heritage Celebrations are Waitaki District Mayor Melanie Tavendale (front centre) with heritage committee members.

School’s fireworks fundraiser hailed a success

Nico, 3, and Riley Clark, 6, show off their balloon creations by Pippity Pop. PHOTOS: NIC DUFF

School’s fireworks fundraiser hailed a success

For the first time since 2023, the Weston School Fireworks went off with a bang.

Aim to inspire next generation to ‘open their minds’

Waitaki District Council deputy mayor Rebecca Ryan (left) speaks to almost 150 year 8 pupils...

Aim to inspire next generation to ‘open their minds’

It is never too early to start thinking about your future.

Preparation urged at meeting

Emergency Management Otago emergency adviser Danny Fountaine. PHOTO. ANDREW ASHTON

Preparation urged at meeting

Oamaru could be inundated with a tsunami-like wall of water, leaving the homes and the town centre uninhabitable for a year, should a catastrophic quake break the Ardgowan Dam.

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Teens warned after fireworks spark beach blaze

Onlookers watch as Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews battle a fire caused by fireworks that...

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Teens warned after fireworks spark beach blaze

Three teenagers have been formally warned after out-of-control fireworks started a blaze in Oamaru’s Beach Rd at the weekend.

Two hurt in three-car Oamaru crash

Emergency services at the scene this afternoon. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON

Two hurt in three-car Oamaru crash

One person has serious injuries, while another is moderately hurt after a crash in Oamaru.

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Firework fundraiser likely ‘biggest’ yet for primary school

Nico, 3, and Riley Clark, 6, show off their balloon creations by Pippity Pop at the Weston School...

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Firework fundraiser likely ‘biggest’ yet for primary school

For the first time since 2023, the Weston School Fireworks went off with a bang.

Town set to host high wheelers

Oamaru Penny Farthing Club captain Annie Baxter is ready to roll. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Town set to host high wheelers

Oamaru will play host to the National Penny Farthing and Heritage Bicycle Championships as part of the town’s Victorian Heritage Celebrations next Saturday.

Progress celebrated

New Waitaki District Mayor Melanie Tavendale, and with her husband, Steve, outside their family...

Progress celebrated

Contractors working on the Forrester Gallery extension, in Oamaru, have been treated to a "roof shout" by the Waitaki District Council recently, celebrating eight months of progress.

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Duntoon Hotel gas leak under investigation

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Duntoon Hotel gas leak under investigation

A gas leak at the Duntroon Hotel earlier this week is still being investigated.

Oamaru to host high wheelers for competition

Oamaru Penny Farthing Club captain Annie Baxter ready roll. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Oamaru to host high wheelers for competition

Oamaru will play host to the NZ National Penny Farthing and Heritage Bicycle Championships as part of the town’s Victorian Heritage Celebrations next Saturday.

Historic ride marks town’s founding

Passengers embark on the Duntroon Heritage Trail to mark the township’s 150 years since founding....

Historic ride marks town’s founding

Visitors, locals and returning residents rode back in time recently to mark 150 years from the founding of the North Otago township of Duntroon.

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