My goals for the upcoming year
My goals for the upcoming year
As your elected members regroup after our summer break, it’s timely to verbalise what the coming year has in store and what "good" looks like when it comes to outcomes.
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Health practitioners to share advice at expo
Health practitioners to share advice at expo
An integrative health expo coming to town is designed to "bring together all branches of the healing community", event organisers say.
Boat Safe workshops offered for all levels
Boat Safe workshops offered for all levels
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC), in partnership with Maritime New Zealand and Coastguard, is offering a series of free safety education workshops to help people enjoy local lakes and...
Jewel in the Gibbston Valley’s crown
Jewel in the Gibbston Valley’s crown
Olivia Caldwell enjoys sharing plates under a vine- covered ceiling at Kinross Cottage.
Collaborative celebration
Collaborative celebration
The Waitaki District Council is preparing to mark Waitangi Day, February 6, in collaboration with Te Runanga o Moeraki.
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Reminder dam spillway a ‘hazard’
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Reminder dam spillway a ‘hazard’
Thrillseekers have been warned they risk prosecution, injury "or worse" if they continue riding jetskis and watercraft near the the Benmore Dam spillway.
Progress on bridge ‘encouraging’
Progress on bridge ‘encouraging’
The Kakanui Bridge replacement project has moved into its final phase.
Govt tourism boost welcomed
Govt tourism boost welcomed
A $3.69 million boost in government spending on New Zealand tourism campaigns has been welcomed in the Waitaki.
Pros and cons of council-funded events
Pros and cons of council-funded events
Happy New Year readers. Well, at least it is a new year. The ‘‘happy’’ is subjective. Midnight on December 31 does not promise a magical undoing of the sad and bad that’s already happened,...
Car rally to visit Oamaru
Car rally to visit Oamaru
More than 50 classic MG cars across the ages will motor through Oamaru next month.
North Otago ducks part of surveillance testing
North Otago ducks part of surveillance testing
Scientists are hoping field tests on mallard ducks in North Otago will show New Zealand is still free of bird flu, which broke out on a Moeraki poultry farm at the end of 2024.
Couple ‘emotional’ at selling boat
Couple ‘emotional’ at selling boat
The owners of a 1910 launch Pontiac, a classic wooden boat with historic ties to Moeraki, Oamaru, Dunedin and Lyttelton, are seeking a new home for their beloved vessel.
Public to have say in boating bylaw review
Public to have say in boating bylaw review
With the summer boating season in full swing on harbours, lakes and waterways, the Otago Regional Council is giving people the opportunity to air their views about boating safety.
A&P to show ‘townies’ the best
A&P to show ‘townies’ the best
Preparations are under way for the region’s A&P show.
Campaign will boost tourism in our region
Campaign will boost tourism in our region
I hope 2026 is off to a great start for you and your family.
Fonterra extending organic business
Fonterra extending organic business
North Otago farmers are being invited to go organic with Fonterra’s organic business now inviting applications from farmers in the South Island for the first time.
Extended eligibility period for awards
Extended eligibility period for awards
A new date for the Network Waitaki Sports Awards has been set as nominations opened this week.
Athletes shine
Athletes shine
While most school children were relaxing on holiday, a group of young North Otago athletes were competing at the South Island Colgate Games.
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New manager giving pro shop makeover
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New manager giving pro shop makeover
North Otago Golf Club’s pro shop is getting a facelift in more ways than one.
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Hirst full of praise for Open winner
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Hirst full of praise for Open winner
Despite less than perfect summer conditions in Oamaru, North Otago tennis still put on a show.