North Otago

Proposed cap on rates ‘will bring clarity’: mayor

Melanie Tavendale. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA FILES

Proposed cap on rates ‘will bring clarity’: mayor

A government-imposed district rates cap will bring "clarity" to future planning but some fine details still need to be worked out, Waitaki Mayor Melanie Tavendale says.

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Zonta saying no to violence towards women

Zonta president Rebecca Koberstein (front left) and advocacy committee member Delia Baskerville...

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Zonta saying no to violence towards women

Visible and invisible violence against women is being highlighted in Oamaru this week as part of an international "Zonta Says No" campaign with "Orange Ladies" throughout the town.

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‘We made it’: new classrooms officially opened

Waimate District Mayor Craig Rowley (far right) cut the ribbon to open the new classrooms at...

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‘We made it’: new classrooms officially opened

Glenavy School students and community this week celebrated the official opening of new modernised and upgraded classrooms for teaching and learning support at the burgeoning rural school.

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Mixed emotions to be leaving school

St Kevin’s College deputy principal and teacher in charge of cricket Craig Smith is leaving the...

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Mixed emotions to be leaving school

Friday was Craig Smith’s last day at St Kevin’s College — again.

Crucible artist residents mix art, metalwork

Hynds Foundation chair John Hynds (second from left) with artists Paula Collier and Zac Whiteside...

Crucible artist residents mix art, metalwork

A reimagined childhood game and inspiration from an electric testing method were the basis for the Crucible Artist residents Paula Collier and Zac Whiteside’s work showcased at a public exhibition...

Retiree loses house, possessions in fire

Palmerston man Kevin Lott and his dog, Patch, stand in the remnants of his off-grid container...

Retiree loses house, possessions in fire

An East Otago man has been "set back 30 years" after his uninsured container home was destroyed by fire.

Regional council reform plans of concern to Ahuriri residents

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

Regional council reform plans of concern to Ahuriri residents

The government’s plan to scrap regional councils has sparked fresh concern that nearly 2000 Waitaki Valley residents could be stranded in political limbo.

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Reaction to debut single ‘quite cool’

Musician and award-winning songwriter Winnie Conlan, 17, relaxes in her home studio in Oamaru....

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Reaction to debut single ‘quite cool’

An award-winning teenage Oamaru songwriter’s debut single is about being alone as "everyone" around her was getting into relationships.

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Concern over lack of GP services in Palmerston

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Concern over lack of GP services in Palmerston

Palmerston residents are voicing concerns over long wait times for appointments, a lack of a physical GP and the burden being placed on a sole nurse practitioner in the East Otago town.

Ticketless parking on way

New, tech-friendly parking meters are being brought in to replace ageing ones in Oamaru’s town centre.

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Fire restrictions placed, more likely soon

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Fire restrictions placed, more likely soon

Central Otago and the Upper Waitaki will move to a restricted fire season on Monday.

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Life-size moa statue to be first of many

At the unveiling of Oamaru’s new moa statue are (from left) Motukutuku Ancient Cape Wanbrow...

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Life-size moa statue to be first of many

A life-size sculpture of extinct megafauna has pride of place at an Oamaru landmark — and there is moa to come.

Kakanui School celebrates in style

Cutting the cake at Kakanui School’s 155th anniversary celebrations are (from left) former...

Kakanui School celebrates in style

A tree planting and plaque unveiling ceremony were all part of a weekend of celebrations to mark the155th anniversary of Kakanui School.

‘Elated’ to now be NZ citizen

The Waitaki District Council welcomed 25 new citizens at the November citizenship ceremony. PHOTO...

‘Elated’ to now be NZ citizen

It was a celebratory occasion as 25 newly minted New Zealanders were welcomed to the Waitaki district at a citizenship ceremony at the Oamaru Opera House on Tuesday.

Rain or shine Santa made it to town

Santa waves to the crowd while his helpers bring the snow at the Oamaru Santa Parade. PHOTOS:...

Rain or shine Santa made it to town

Despite rain earlier in the morning, the North Otago community came out in droves to view the annual Waitaki District Santa Parade.

Keeping the joy in Christmas

Waimate Mayoress Lyn Stringer fronting the Waimate Christmas Child campaign. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Keeping the joy in Christmas

The Waimate Christmas Child initiative is in its ninth year, and the aim is unwavering — to ensure no child misses out on waking up to presents on Christmas morning.

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Oamaru cop ‘loving’ new role

Constable Will Turnbull outside the Oamaru police station. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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Oamaru cop ‘loving’ new role

From working in custody and court as an authorised officer in Christchurch, to a team member on the offender prevention and tactical dog team in Timaru, Will Turnbull brings 11 years of frontline...

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