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.
Job gets harder for North Otago
Job gets harder for North Otago
A forgettable weekend of cricket for North Otago has left their Hawke Cup dreams all but shattered.
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Junior tournament being revived
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Junior tournament being revived
North Otago Tennis is bringing back its junior open this weekend.
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'Get real': Gallery owner slams Donna Demente over rent dispute
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'Get real': Gallery owner slams Donna Demente over rent dispute
Oamaru artist Donna Demente has been accused of "holding back" the town’s historic precinct for 20 years in a blistering broadside by another gallery owner.
Oamaru artist facing threat to iconic gallery told 'tough titties'
Oamaru artist facing threat to iconic gallery told 'tough titties'
An Oamaru artist battling a 300% rent rise and other changes affecting her iconic gallery was told "tough titties" when she complained.
Ambulance station work starts
Ambulance station work starts
After a 10-year wait, construction of a new ambulance station in Oamaru is under way.
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Creditors not hopeful as debt reaches $1.8m
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Creditors not hopeful as debt reaches $1.8m
A business owed money by a North Otago organic farm has lost hope of ever being paid as the liquidated company’s debt balloons to more than $1.8 million.
Restricted fire season implemented
Restricted fire season implemented
Dry conditions have prompted Fire and Emergency New Zealand to implement a restricted fire season in the coastal Waitaki zone.
Highway reopens after truck fire near Oamaru
Highway reopens after truck fire near Oamaru
State Highway 1 has reopened just north of Oamaru after a closure caused by a truck fire earlier today.
Recipient humbled
Recipient humbled
Douglas Brenssell, who received the King’s Service Medal, has been active in the Hāwea community for the past 25 years.
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Pair honoured at New Year share Duntroon link
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Pair honoured at New Year share Duntroon link
Duntroon School was an unlikely star of the 2026 New Year Honours.
Much to be achieved
Much to be achieved
Happy new year Waitaki, and welcome to a big 2026 for our district.
Cars fine at park: council
Cars fine at park: council
A growing number of cars parked at a public carpark at a council reserve in Oamaru with For Sale signs and details on display has been noted but not considered a problem by the district council.
Grant for seating
Grant for seating
The Network Waitaki Event Centre Trust has announced a new funding boost for the planned facility.
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Concert to conclude camp
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Concert to conclude camp
The 29th annual Waitaki Summer Music Camp was held in Oamaru this week.