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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.
Critically hurt truck driver needing multiple surgeries
Critically hurt truck driver needing multiple surgeries
A Palmerston truck driver was left with five fractures and will require multiple surgeries following a crash that left him in a critical condition.
Contractor 'shocked' at fuel theft from work site
Contractor 'shocked' at fuel theft from work site
A council contractor is ‘‘shocked’’ after 140 litres of fuel was stolen from vehicles at a Waitaki work site.
Rates shock makes councillor feel sick
‘Really worried’ about community over rates rise plan
Voting for a proposed 19% increase to Waitaki rates next year made at least one councillor "feel very unwell".
U-turn complete as Waitaki officially rejoins Southern Waters
U-turn complete as Waitaki officially rejoins Southern Waters
Waitaki has officially rejoined a water services group of southern councils after reversing a decision to go it alone.
Truck crash leaves one critical
Truck crash leaves one critical
One person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition following a truck crash which closed State Highway 1 north of Hampden yesterday.
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Big things tipped for young shearer
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Big things tipped for young shearer
He might be a national champion, but it was just another day on the handpiece yesterday for young Oamaru shearing sensation Tye Meikle.
‘Fantastic’ new $10.6m bridge now open
‘Fantastic’ new $10.6m bridge now open
A long-awaited new bridge in Kakanui has been officially opened, replacing a structure that was over a century old.
Over $7000 for Crown facilitator
Over $7000 for Crown facilitator
A government-imposed Crown facilitator brought in to get a water services plan over the line has cost the Waitaki District Council more than $7000 so far.
One person airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after Hampden crash
One person airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after Hampden crash
One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition following a truck crash which closed State Highway 1 north of Hampden this morning.
Smart meter trial deferred to new entity
Smart meter trial deferred to new entity
A trial of smart water meters in Kurow has been shelved by councillors in light of bigger plans to rejoin the Southern Waters partnership.
‘Much-needed’ visitor centre faces closure soon
‘Much-needed’ visitor centre faces closure soon
The end of council funding for the Oamaru and Waitaki Visitor Information Centre could lead to the closure of the "much-needed" resource in the historic precinct, staff have warned.
Volunteer shuttle extended
Volunteer shuttle extended
A "critical" volunteer-run community shuttle service that operates from Oamaru to Palmerston and Dunedin has been extended by a further six months and will now run until the end of September.
Artisan market nearing second anniversary
Artisan market nearing second anniversary
A market which celebrates the talented artisans of East Otago is approaching its two-year anniversary.
Breakfast to raise awareness, funds
Breakfast to raise awareness, funds
The 14th annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast event takes place next month at the Palmerston Sports Hall continuing to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
‘Exciting’ bid to create area plan
‘Exciting’ bid to create area plan
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Lodge handed over
Lodge handed over
An official handover took place this week to gift the Masonic Lodge to the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust.
Event centre hoped to open for winter sports
Event centre hoped to open for winter sports
The opening of the new Network Waitaki Event Centre has been delayed but the project remains ‘‘comfortably under budget’’ and it is hoped the facility will be ready in time to play winter sports,...
Walk of the Cross ‘pinnacle’ of year
Walk of the Cross ‘pinnacle’ of year
A long-standing Good Friday tradition was continued over Easter — the ‘‘pinnacle of the church year’’ — as about 150 people took part in the Walk of the Cross procession.
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'Serious concern' over condition of Oamaru aviaries
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'Serious concern' over condition of Oamaru aviaries
Staff working at Oamaru’s aviaries have no professional animal care qualifications and there is ‘‘serious concern’’ about food storage areas where a ‘‘considerable amount’’ of rodent faeces was...