North Otago

Cost pressures on WDC inescapable

Cost pressures on WDC inescapable

Waitaki, first I want to say thank you for turning up in droves to our public meetings, for the mostly reasonable and respectful questioning, and feeding into our annual plan process.

‘Proactive’ approach pledged

‘Proactive’ approach pledged

The Mackenzie District Council will take a "proactive" approach to looming amalgamation deadlines to avoid having decisions made for the district, its mayor says.

Salmon escapees not free long

Anglers line the Ohau C canal after a breakout from a commercial salmon farm recently. PHOTO:...

Salmon escapees not free long

Anglers in the Mackenzie district were out in force after "a few hundred" salmon escaped from a commercial farm.

Staff bracing for ‘challenging’ public behaviour

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

Staff bracing for ‘challenging’ public behaviour

Increasing incidents of "challenging" public behaviour are expected by the Waitaki District Council "driven by negative public sentiment" around rising rates and cost-of-living pressures.

Suzuki S Cross up to the challenge

Suzuki’s latest-generation turbocharged engine remains as impressive as ever, Bob Nettleton says...

Suzuki S Cross up to the challenge

A major styling refresh three years ago breathed new life into the ageing Suzuki S Cross SUV first launched in 2012, and it's continued to be a solid seller on the strength of the well-executed...

Club’s grandstand unveiled

Athletic Marist Rugby Club held an opening ceremony for its new grandstand last weekend. Photo:...

Club’s grandstand unveiled

Athletic Marist have unveiled their new grandstand.

SKC score big win against Maheno

Valley Manawa defender Tegan Souness looks to send the ball down the court during her side's 72...

SKC score big win against Maheno

St Kevin’s College made a statement with a win over Maheno in the North Otago Netball premier A competition last weekend.

Event centre put to good use

St Kevin's College and Waitaki Boys' High School battled it out on the basketball court earlier...

Event centre put to good use

Winter codes wasted no time getting in and using the newly opened Network Waitaki Event Centre.

Valley snatch win at the very end

Valley snatched a late win over Maheno in the latest round of Citizens Shield rugby last weekend....

Valley snatch win at the very end

A 45m Isaac Clunie penalty with time up on the clock got Valley home in a country classic against Maheno last weekend.

Police find crashed car but no driver

Police find crashed car but no driver

What happened to the driver of a severely damaged vehicle sitting on the side of the road near Palmerston is a mystery for now.

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Flight school closure could cost millions

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Flight school closure could cost millions

The ‘‘collateral damage’’ from Oamaru’s flight school’s departure could cost the region’s economy more than $10 million a year, businesses have warned.

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83-yr-old puts in marathon effort

Inspiring Waitaki Girls’ High School mathematics teacher Jeanette Aker is still running every day...

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83-yr-old puts in marathon effort

At the age of 83, Jeanette Aker is still teaching at an Oamaru high school and recently managed to squeeze in a marathon on the other side of the world.

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Job losses as flight school goes

Oamaru Airport will soon no longer be home to the New Zealand Airline Academy.PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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Job losses as flight school goes

A flying school is blaming council charges for quitting Oamaru Airport — affecting 52 jobs.

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Otago sportsman in court over plastic sword threats

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Otago sportsman in court over plastic sword threats

A prominent Otago sportsman was arrested after allegedly carrying an offensive weapon and behaving threateningly in Oamaru’s main street.

‘It’s do or die for me’, artist Donna Demente tells council

Donna Demente is facing the closure of her Oamaru gallery due to a significant rent rise. PHOTO:...

‘It’s do or die for me’, artist Donna Demente tells council

Donna Demente has asked the Waitaki District Council to reconsider its push to ‘‘commercialise’’ Oamaru’s historic precinct as a proposed rent hike threatens the future of her Grainstore Gallery.

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