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North OtagoSeptember 15

Car fire sparks vegetation blaze in rural North Otago

North Otago firefighters are battling a large vegetation fire after a car blaze spread to nearby grassland.
Laine Priestley
    Car fire sparks vegetation blaze in rural North Otago
    Car fire sparks vegetation blaze in rural North Otago
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    North OtagoSeptember 13

    New variable speed limits for SH1 at Moeraki

    After “considerable public feedback”, the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has confirmed it will be imposing variable speed limits on State Highway 1, at Moeraki.
    John Lewis
    New variable speed limits for SH1 at Moeraki
    New variable speed limits for SH1 at Moeraki
    North OtagoSeptember 13

    Omarama ‘forgotten town at the edge of the universe’, residents association says

    "If you say nothing, nothing happens.”
    Nic Duff
    Omarama ‘forgotten town at the edge of the universe’, residents association says
    Omarama ‘forgotten town at the edge of the universe’, residents association says
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    North OtagoSeptember 12

    ‘A genuine reflection of what communities told us’ - Trust reveals new funding strategy

    The first phase of a renewed strategy for funding, shaped by community feedback, has been released by the Otago Community Trust.
    Jules Chin
    ‘A genuine reflection of what communities told us’ - Trust reveals new funding strategy
    ‘A genuine reflection of what communities told us’ - Trust reveals new funding strategy
    North OtagoSeptember 12

    Former Waitaki Labour candidate urges more young to enrol

    A former Labour candidate in the Waitaki electorate is calling on more young people to get on the roll ahead of this year’s general election.
    Layla Bailey-McDowell
    Former Waitaki Labour candidate urges more young to enrol
    Former Waitaki Labour candidate urges more young to enrol
    North OtagoSeptember 12

    Recovery milestone for kākāpō after bumper year for chicks

    The official population of the critically endangered kākāpō has reached a reached a recovery-era high of 325 birds, the Department of Conservation says
    Recovery milestone for kākāpō after bumper year for chicks
    Recovery milestone for kākāpō after bumper year for chicks
    North OtagoSeptember 12

    Second coaches workshop of 2026 coming to Oamaru

    Sport Otago's Coach Development Workshop series returns to Oamaru next week.
    Second coaches workshop of 2026 coming to Oamaru
    Second coaches workshop of 2026 coming to Oamaru
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    North OtagoSeptember 12

    Roll up, roll up the circus is in town

    A female aerialist at the Weber Bros Circus performs aerial acts to the delight of the Oamaru audience last Saturday night.
    Jules Chin
    Roll up, roll up the circus is in town
    Roll up, roll up the circus is in town
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    North OtagoSeptember 12

    Highlight on importance of literacy

    "Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity” — Altrusa International of Oamaru celebrates the official theme, and 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day this month. [[SUBS: SEPT 8,9]]
    Jules Chin
    Highlight on importance of literacy
    Highlight on importance of literacy
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    North OtagoSeptember 12

    Hat’s off to Cucina

    For the fifth year in a row Ōamaru restaurant, Cucina, has been awarded the Cuisine Good Food Awards prestigious chef’s hat.
    Jules Chin
    Hat’s off to Cucina
    Hat’s off to Cucina
    North OtagoSeptember 12

    Kurow art school progressing

    The restoration of the old Kurow School building is coming together.
    Nic Duff
    Kurow art school progressing
    Kurow art school progressing
    North OtagoSeptember 12

    Concerns over skate ramps being moved ‘once again’ in Waikouaiti and potential damage to heritage roses

    Bike ramps could be added to the skatepark in Waikouaiti but only if existing equipment is “treated with care”, a community organisation says
    Charley-Kai John
    Concerns over skate ramps being moved ‘once again’ in Waikouaiti and potential damage to heritage roses
    Concerns over skate ramps being moved ‘once again’ in Waikouaiti and potential damage to heritage roses
    North OtagoSeptember 12

    Powerhouse performer shows it has the answers

    GWM (Great Wall Motors) is counting on a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of their top selling Tank 300 AWD providing the impetus to rumble it even further up our new vehicle sales charts.
    Charley-Kai John
    Powerhouse performer shows it has the answers
    Powerhouse performer shows it has the answers