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Erdody thrilled to land dream job
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Erdody thrilled to land dream job
From Oamaru to Utah — basketball has taken Esteban Erdody worldwide.
'He would’ve loved to be here': Mate honoured in memorial tournament
'He would’ve loved to be here': Mate honoured in memorial tournament
Sean O’Neill and Rusty McDonald were respected rivals more than 30 years.
Volunteer’s support work recognised
Volunteer’s support work recognised
The North Otago Sports Bodies Association is recognising that people do great things behind the scenes to help their sports. This week Nic Duff tracks down North Otago Riding for the Disabled...
Call to back korora for Bird of Year
Call to back korora for Bird of Year
As the Bird of the Year competition celebrates its 20th anniversary, the Waitaki District Council is encouraging residents to rally behind a local feathery friend — the blue penguin/korora — as a...
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Open season open soon
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Open season open soon
The sport fishing season is upon us.
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Hands-on lessons at school’s farm
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Hands-on lessons at school’s farm
Old MacDonald had a farm — and so does Waitaki Boys’ High School.
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Alliance to stay farmer co-op after buy-in
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Alliance to stay farmer co-op after buy-in
Details have been released on how Alliance Group can stay a farmer-owned co-operative even after a proposed big-money amalgamation with Ireland’s Dawn Meats.
Set up summer garden with work now
Set up summer garden with work now
October weather can still be changeable, but hopefully it brings the gentle spring rain gardens love — far better than drying winds or icy blasts.
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Celebrating language uplifting for ‘soul’
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Celebrating language uplifting for ‘soul’
Bringing the community together for a celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) with waiata, has been "really beautiful", Waitaki District Council community educator and...
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Menopause information day
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Menopause information day
A menopause conference held at the Oamaru Opera House last weekend featured Otago-based health and wellness professionals, who brought insight into the latest research in the field.
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‘This is not fight club, this is escape club’
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‘This is not fight club, this is escape club’
Facing danger head on is the aim of the game for Mark Mak.
Partners pedalling bike skills, safety
Partners pedalling bike skills, safety
"It’s about encouraging our community to get on their bikes and safely explore our wonderful district."
Talking on Pasifika health
Talking on Pasifika health
Pacific women in Oamaru will be able to talanoa (talk with) clinicians about cervical cancer and access on-the-spot screening at the Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) Moana Lei Pink Event tomorrow.
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Community transport trial gets go-ahead
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Community transport trial gets go-ahead
A six-month community transport trial connecting Oamaru residents with nearby towns and cities has been given the green light.
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Mate’s life honoured by pairs tournament
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Mate’s life honoured by pairs tournament
Sean O’Neill and Rusty McDonald were respected rivals for more than 30 years.
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Options, costs for erosion-prone road outlined
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Options, costs for erosion-prone road outlined
Reopening a much-loved coastal road south of Oamaru will cost twice as much as closing it.
Training programme aimed at those whose jobs at risk
Training programme aimed at those whose jobs at risk
A Government-funded pilot programme in Waitaki could become a pathway for the rest of New Zealand in providing a safety net for Pacific and rural workers whose employment is at risk.
Dermatologist shortage bites
Dermatologist shortage bites
Waitaki residents suffering from skin conditions are struggling to get in-person appointments to see dermatologists, as a national shortage bites.
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Penguin visitor exhibition takes off
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Penguin visitor exhibition takes off
Oamaru Penguins has unveiled its highly anticipated revamped visitor exhibition.
It’s been a privilege
It’s been a privilege
This is my final column as mayor of Waitaki. Over the years, this space has given me the chance to share updates, reflections, and sometimes challenges. Today, though, I want to simply say thank you.
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