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    Union, Oamaru claim dominant victories

    Photo: ODT files.

    Union, Oamaru claim dominant victories

    Union defeated Waitaki Boys’ by eight wickets, Oamaru beat St Kevin’s by six wickets, and Valley edged Albion in a high-scoring match in the 11th round of Borton Cup cricket.

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    Councillors vote for one hour of free CBD parking

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

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    Councillors vote for one hour of free CBD parking

    One hour of free parking will remain in the Oamaru CBD for now, after a unanimous vote by Waitaki district councillors at their first meeting of the year.

    Dahlia dream realised

    PHOTO: NINA TAPU

    Dahlia dream realised

    Winning the Southland Dahlia Show’s champion of champions title for her striking trio of Ruskin Andrea dahlias was a more than 20-year labour of love for firsttime winner Helen Spain.

    World class, right on our doorstep

    La Rumbla in Arrowtown has been certified by the Spanish government as an official restaurant of...

    World class, right on our doorstep

    La Rumbla serves Spain on a plate for Olivia Caldwell.

    Weather pic of night theme for February

    PHOTO: ALAN WILSON

    Weather pic of night theme for February

    The North Otago Photographic Society meets every month to discuss styles, techniques and elements of photography. These photos were voted the top three at the society’s February meeting at which...

    Art in Garden to afford outside look

    Waitaki Art Trail founder and convener Joan Edridge in her home studio. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Art in Garden to afford outside look

    The Waitaki Art Trail invites you to visit artists in their studios and enjoy the colourful and sometimes quirky atmosphere created within our community, convener Joan Edridge says.

    Rural breast-screening bus to travel around South

    The mobile screening bus in Oamaru. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Rural breast-screening bus to travel around South

    The rural breast-screening bus will leave Oamaru next month, WellSouth has announced.

    Airport issues raised with councillors

    Oamaru Airport

    Airport issues raised with councillors

    If Oamaru Airport was in private hands ‘‘heads would roll’’ over its mismanagement, Waitaki district councillors have heard.

    Fortune now trustee

    Helen Fortune

    Fortune now trustee

    Oamaru accountant Helen Fortune has been appointed a trustee of the Waitaki Power Trust, following the resignation of Gary Kircher due to a change in personal circumstances.

    Best version of local govt wanted

    Waitaki District Mayor Mel Tavendale

    Best version of local govt wanted

    Waitaki District Mayor Mel Tavendale and councillors discussed a draft proposal this week regarding the government’s simplifying of local government reforms announced late last year.

    Programme returns

    Keli Manson (left) and Natalie Carpenter are ready to welcome people to the relaunched Waitaki...

    Programme returns

    Waitaki Creative Wellbeing is being relaunched this month with a new venue, a new staff member and an abundance of art-related activities.

    Exhibition honours ancestors

    Oasis Gallery owners Katy and Greg Waite sit in chairs from the Qing Dynasty in front of a ‘...

    Exhibition honours ancestors

    Mythical dragons and Qing dynasty ancestor paintings are part of an exhibition entitled ‘‘Ancestors and Traditions’’ at Oasis Gallery as part of Chinese New Year celebrations.

    Penguin sightings prompt renewed dog control calls

    A snares crested penguin looks for a safe resting place among the rocks near Beach Rd, Oamaru....

    Penguin sightings prompt renewed dog control calls

    Two recent penguin finds have sparked renewed calls for dogs to be kept on leashes on Oamaru beaches.

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    Visitors ‘rewarded’ with new mural

    Waikouaiti-based artist Sig Peters in front of the mural she painted beside Petal Studios and...

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    Visitors ‘rewarded’ with new mural

    Waikouaiti’s Main Rd has received a fresh artistic boost with the completion of a  mural celebrating both local creativity and community pride, Jules Chin reports.

    Signs vandalised as council weighs road’s fate

    Road closure signs in Beach Rd were damaged last week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Signs vandalised as council weighs road’s fate

    Vandalism to road closure signs on Beach Rd is disappointing and frustrating, Waitaki District Mayor Melanie Tavendale says.
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