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North OtagoAugust 17

Alpine Fault quake could ‘split Tekapo in two’

A major Alpine Fault rupture could leave communities in the Mackenzie District isolated, with warnings Tekapo could be split in two and cut off from critical emergency responders.
Claire Taylor, Local Democracy reporter
    Alpine Fault quake could ‘split Tekapo in two’
    Alpine Fault quake could ‘split Tekapo in two’
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    North OtagoAugust 17

    Beach Rd to be permanently closed once draft coastal strategy is adopted

    Beach Rd would be permanently closed and kept as a shared walking and cycling path under a recommended approach to coastal erosion
    Charley-Kai John
    Beach Rd to be permanently closed once draft coastal strategy is adopted
    Beach Rd to be permanently closed once draft coastal strategy is adopted
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    North OtagoAugust 15

    New Canterbury/North Otago unitary authority would bring together ‘powerhouse’ region, say mayors

    Mayors who have put forward a joint proposal for a new Canterbury/North Otago unitary authority say their combined districts are a “genuine powerhouse for the country”.
    Charley-Kai John
    New Canterbury/North Otago unitary authority would bring together ‘powerhouse’ region, say mayors
    New Canterbury/North Otago unitary authority would bring together ‘powerhouse’ region, say mayors
    North OtagoAugust 15

    Gull deterrents should be in place by end of month, building owners reminded

    Business owners are warned to gull-proof their roofs before the bird breeding season begins, council says.
    Gull deterrents should be in place by end of month, building owners reminded
    Gull deterrents should be in place by end of month, building owners reminded
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    North OtagoAugust 15

    Oamaru Public Gardens fit for Monarchs

    On Monday Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust founding trustee (centre) Jacqui Knight presented certification to Waitaki District Council recreation specialist Lyndsay Hyde (centre) to establish the Ōamaru Public Gardens as a butterfly friendly habitat.
    Jules Chin
    Oamaru Public Gardens fit for Monarchs
    Oamaru Public Gardens fit for Monarchs
    North OtagoAugust 15

    Inaugural scholarship in honour of late serviceman

    An inaugural scholarship set up by the Waikouaiti RSA is in honour of a community stalwart.
    Jules Chin
    Inaugural scholarship in honour of late serviceman
    Inaugural scholarship in honour of late serviceman
    North OtagoAugust 15

    Connection, belonging at core of exhibition from East Otago artists

    The latest exhibition of East Otago artists at the Ōtepoti Dunedin Community Gallery celebrates the wonder and quiet lives of Aotearoa’s natural world.
    Jules Chin
    Connection, belonging at core of exhibition from East Otago artists
    Connection, belonging at core of exhibition from East Otago artists
    North OtagoAugust 15

    Charity Oamaru Steam and Rail night runs raise $1k

    Oamaru Steam & Rail came together for a good cause last weekend.
    Nic Duff
    Charity Oamaru Steam and Rail night runs raise $1k
    Charity Oamaru Steam and Rail night runs raise $1k
    North OtagoAugust 15

    Ratepayers may foot bill for $150,000 cycle trail repairs

    Damage to the Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail caused by last month’s flooding in the Waitaki district could cost up to $150,000 to fix.
    Charley-Kai John
    Ratepayers may foot bill for $150,000 cycle trail repairs
    Ratepayers may foot bill for $150,000 cycle trail repairs
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    North OtagoAugust 15

    ‘Highlight’ of the year to see endangered kakī out in the wild ‘where they belong’

    The release of 134 critically endangered wading birds into remote wilderness was a “highlight” of the year for the Department of Conservation (Doc) team involved.
    Charley-Kai John
    ‘Highlight’ of the year to see endangered kakī out in the wild ‘where they belong’
    ‘Highlight’ of the year to see endangered kakī out in the wild ‘where they belong’
    North OtagoAugust 15

    Landslips occurred in unexpected areas after July floods

    A “particularly concerning” landslip at Isis St in Oamaru was one of several which happened after heavy rains last month in spots where they had not been reported before.
    Charley-Kai John
    Landslips occurred in unexpected areas after July floods
    Landslips occurred in unexpected areas after July floods
    North OtagoAugust 15

    Seven Waitaki district schools part of government solar panel rollout

    Seven local schools have been included in a government solar panel rollout.
    Laine Priestley
    Seven Waitaki district schools part of government solar panel rollout
    Seven Waitaki district schools part of government solar panel rollout
    North OtagoAugust 15

    New pedestrian crossing for school

    Te Pākihi o Maru is hoping a new pedestrian crossing will help keep its students safe.
    Nic Duff
    New pedestrian crossing for school
    New pedestrian crossing for school