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North OtagoAugust 11

Huge solar farm lands fast-track approval

A giant solar farm planned for the banks of Lake Benmore is the first such project in New Zealand to receive fast-track approval.
Charley-Kai John
    Huge solar farm lands fast-track approval
    Huge solar farm lands fast-track approval
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    North OtagoAugust 11

    Failure of ‘flood-prone’ dam would be catastrophic, councillors hear

    If the “flood-prone” Ardgowan Dam were to fail it would result in an inland tsunami flooding the Oamaru CBD, with expected deaths, Waitaki district councillors have been told.
    Charley-Kai John
    Failure of ‘flood-prone’ dam would be catastrophic, councillors hear
    Failure of ‘flood-prone’ dam would be catastrophic, councillors hear
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    North OtagoAugust 10

    Flight school’s Oamaru departure could yet be cancelled: MP

    A mediator could help to clear the air between Oamaru’s flight school and the council as talks resume, Waitaki’s MP says.
    Jules Chin
    Flight school’s Oamaru departure could yet be cancelled: MP
    Flight school’s Oamaru departure could yet be cancelled: MP
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    North OtagoAugust 8

    Books on the brain — a young artist’s impression

    A young gallery enthusiast, James Oh-Stephan, has had his artwork selected as the George Burns Memorial Art Exhibition hero image for 2026.
    Jules Chin
    Books on the brain — a young artist’s impression
    Books on the brain — a young artist’s impression
    North OtagoAugust 8

    Grey Power North Otago welcomes ‘positive and practical’ changes to guidance for older drivers

    Newly-released guidance for older drivers removing “inappropriate” routine cognitive testing has been welcomed as a move towards a “fairer” system by Grey Power North Otago.
    Charley-Kai John
    Grey Power North Otago welcomes ‘positive and practical’ changes to guidance for older drivers
    Grey Power North Otago welcomes ‘positive and practical’ changes to guidance for older drivers
    North OtagoAugust 8

    Opportunity Party’s Waitaki candidate announced

    Helen Tait wants to see the Opportunity Party in government — and herself if possible.
    Nic Duff
    Opportunity Party’s Waitaki candidate announced
    Opportunity Party’s Waitaki candidate announced
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    North OtagoAugust 8

    ‘All-encompassing storytelling’ — Oamaru writer launches first book

    Hailed as a writer “to watch”, Susanna Elliffe, the Oamaru recipient of the New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) Laura Soloman Cuba Press Prize last year, has launched her new book.
    Jules Chin
    ‘All-encompassing storytelling’ — Oamaru writer launches first book
    ‘All-encompassing storytelling’ — Oamaru writer launches first book
    North OtagoAugust 8

    “A bit of banter” enjoyed at supporters club 30th anniversary

    The North Otago Rugby Supporters Club celebrated their 30th anniversary in style last weekend.
    Nic Duff
    “A bit of banter” enjoyed at supporters club 30th anniversary
    “A bit of banter” enjoyed at supporters club 30th anniversary
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    North OtagoAugust 7

    No new plots proposed as erosion threatens coastal cemetery

    New burials could stop at Hampden Cemetery as Waitaki District Council looks to tackle coastal erosion at high-risk sites across its 70km coastline.
    Charley-Kai John
    No new plots proposed as erosion threatens coastal cemetery
    No new plots proposed as erosion threatens coastal cemetery
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    North OtagoAugust 7

    Two-year shellfish closure at Moeraki

    The removal of shellfish from Karerekautuku, near Moeraki, has been banned for two years.
    Jules Chin
    Two-year shellfish closure at Moeraki
    Two-year shellfish closure at Moeraki
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    North OtagoAugust 7

    Waitaki to pitch five-council unitary authority

    Waitaki district councillors have unanimously backed setting up a new unitary authority with northern neighbours, including a “foreign takeover” of Ashburton
    Charley-Kai John
    Waitaki to pitch five-council unitary authority
    Waitaki to pitch five-council unitary authority
    North OtagoAugust 7

    Wild at heart

    More than 100 black stilts are being released into the wild in a “vital” step for the survival of one of the world’s rarest wading birds
    Charley-Kai John
    Wild at heart
    Wild at heart
    North OtagoAugust 7

    Beach break

    A leopard seal was spotted in Oamaru Harbour last week
    Charley-Kai John
    Beach break
    Beach break