‘Significant increase’ in cost of contracts
The fuel crisis is causing a ‘‘significant’’ rise in Waitaki District Council contracting costs — as much as 30% in some instances.
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Record-breaking season for little penguins in ‘conservation milestone’
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Record-breaking season for little penguins in ‘conservation milestone’
Nearly 1000 little penguin chicks fledged across Oamaru’s colonies in a record-breaking breeding season.
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Step made toward end of school’s intervention
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Step made toward end of school’s intervention
After a two-year statutory intervention at a North Otago school, "vital steps" are now being made to elect a new school board.
Man snapped leaving 'suspicious item' at Oamaru property
Man snapped leaving 'suspicious item' at Oamaru property
A man who tried to get into an Oamaru property late at night left a "suspicious item" behind, police say.
Keys of new event centre handed over to mayor
Keys of new event centre handed over to mayor
The keys to the new $31 million Network Waitaki Event Centre were handed over to the district’s mayor yesterday.
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Hard work, rugby and dancing key to long life
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Hard work, rugby and dancing key to long life
A passion for rugby, bowls and dancing are all part of the fabric of centenarian George James’ life.
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Celebrations for gallery reopening
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Celebrations for gallery reopening
A host of events to celebrate the reopening of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery and the grand opening of the new gallery extension, will take place from the start of next week.
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Re-homing call draws ‘strong’ response
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Re-homing call draws ‘strong’ response
There has been a ‘‘strong’’ response from the community to an appeal for new homes for birds from Oamaru’s dilapidated aviaries, the council says.
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Use of foodbank surging
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Use of foodbank surging
An Oamaru foodbank has been slammed by an increase in demand as people are forced to choose between paying for petrol and food, the Salvation Army says.
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Hall of Memories ‘heart of the school’
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Hall of Memories ‘heart of the school’
The restoration of the ‘‘heart’’ of Waitaki Boys’ High School has been celebrated this month.
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Elderly face 'impossible choices' as rates skyrocket
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Elderly face 'impossible choices' as rates skyrocket
Older people facing real hardship from skyrocketing rates across the South could be forced out of their homes, an advocacy group has warned.
Shuttle service has gone from ‘strength to strength’
Shuttle service has gone from ‘strength to strength’
Where there is a will, there is a way. That is the ethos behind a community shuttle service which was launched last year by volunteers to fill a hole in the regional transport network.
Acclaimed youth choir performs
Acclaimed youth choir performs
A renowned youth choir performed at St Patrick’s Basilica last weekend as part of a short concert tour of the South Island.
Ride of Respect rumbles through
Ride of Respect rumbles through
The sound of motorbikes rang out across North Otago last weekend as riders paid respect to those who have served their country — and paid the ultimate price.
Visit showcased learning opportunities
Visit showcased learning opportunities
Building a resilient workforce was the focus at an event held by the Oamaru Pacific Island Trust and Workbridge for a government minister’s visit to Waitaki last week.
Waitaki District Council rejoins Southern Waters
Waitaki District Council rejoins Southern Waters
The Waitaki District Council has officially rejoined the joint council-owned water services organisation it once rebuffed.
Plans afoot to improve walk to school in Kurow
Plans afoot to improve walk to school in Kurow
Walking to and from school in Kurow will soon become safer after plans were approved for road improvements.
Aphasia biking group finishes what it started
Aphasia biking group finishes what it started
The Aphasia and Disability Biking Group recently completed the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
Celebrations mark gallery’s reopening
Celebrations mark gallery’s reopening
A host of events to celebrate the reopening of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery, and the grand opening of the new gallery extension, will take place this month.
Award-winning artists explore new techniques
Award-winning artists explore new techniques
An exhibition of artwork exploring new territories in terms of techniques and subject matter is the focus of the show New Work by five established Waitaki artists.