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Far-flung kākā pair spotted enjoying public gardens

A pair of kākā were photographed in Oamaru public gardens. PHOTO: EMMA PATON

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Far-flung kākā pair spotted enjoying public gardens

A pair of rare and brightly coloured kākā seen in Oamaru this week must have flown at least 100km, as the crow flies, an expert says.

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Church set to celebrate 160th

St Luke’s Anglican Church vicar the Rev Andrea McDougall and people’s warden and church committee...

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Church set to celebrate 160th

A children's disco, an organ recital and a walk down memory lane will all be part of the coming celebrations of St Luke’s Anglican Church 160th anniversary celebrations next month.

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Waitaha database aims to reconnect, back inquiries

Sammy Te Maiharoa-Bell. Photos: supplied

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Waitaha database aims to reconnect, back inquiries

Building a "powerful new database" of whānau and supporters with an aim of reconnecting the iwi, and to back their kaupapa inquiries to the Waitangi Tribunal, is the Waitaha Taiwhenua o Waitaki...

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Smith wants more after ‘cool’ year

Black Cap Nathan Smith visited the performance centre named after him at Waitaki Boys’ High...

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Smith wants more after ‘cool’ year

There is no place like home.

Crucial game for Old Golds

North Otago co-captain Savenaca Rabaka leads the team out. PHOTOS: YAMMIE MCKENZIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Crucial game for Old Golds

The business end of the season is here for North Otago.

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North Otago’s own Ryder Cup annual event

Lower Waitaki Golf Club team captain Pete Cartwright (right) and North Otago Golf Club team vice...

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North Otago’s own Ryder Cup annual event

The Ryder Cup is on in Oamaru this weekend.

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Erdody thrilled to land dream job

Basketball coach Esteban Erdody is heading to the United States to take a job coaching at Utah...

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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

Sean O’Neill honoured his mate Russell ‘‘Rusty’’ McDonald at the Rusty Mac Memorial Pairs...

'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

Els Jordens, pictured here with Andorra, has been recognised for her volunteer work with North...

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

The Waitaki District Council is supporting the blue penguin/korora in the Bird of the 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

Oamaru fisherman Graeme Anderson spin fishes the Waitaki River near the Kurow Bridge on Opening...

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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

Waitaki Boys’ High School year 11 students feed calves on the school’s Fraser Farm. PHOTOS: NIC...

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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

The entrance to Alliance Group’s Pukeuri plant near Oamaru. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON.

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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

Spring blossom in Rockvale Garden. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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’

Singing a waiata outside the Waitaki District Council building on Friday are (from left) Jocelyn...

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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

Guest speakers at the Oamaru-based menopause conference were (from left) Annie Crombie, Stacey...

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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’

Mark Mak is coaching a free self defence class at Te Whare Koa Marae, starting next month. PHOTO:...

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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

Youthtown Oamaru programme leader Kale Sandri and Waitaki District Council community educator and...

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

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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