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Geopark ‘beacon’ to get makeover
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Geopark ‘beacon’ to get makeover
Vanished World Centre is getting a facelift.
More people may qualify for govt’s rates rebates
More people may qualify for govt’s rates rebates
Further details on how SuperGold card holders can claim rebates on their district rates have been released.
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Waimate mayoralty a 3-horse race
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Waimate mayoralty a 3-horse race
For the first time in 18 years, Waimate District has three candidates for the mayoralty.
Expanded fabric bazaar on track to raise $12,000
Expanded fabric bazaar on track to raise $12,000
Altrusa International of Oamaru extended its annual fabric bazaar over the last fortnight.
Region’s kids brush up on safety
Region’s kids brush up on safety
Primary school pupils from across the Waitaki District were taught how to keep themselves safe last week.
SKC principal Oamaru’s newest JP
SKC principal Oamaru’s newest JP
St Kevin’s College principal Jo Walshe says giving back to the local community was the driving force behind becoming Oamaru’s newest justice of the peace.
New role ‘exciting, challenging’
New role ‘exciting, challenging’
Former vice-chairman Robert Roodnat was elected the new chairman of Waitaki Multicultural on May 1.
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Donation to help keep club warm
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Donation to help keep club warm
The oldest and longest service club of the historic precinct in Oamaru just got hotter.
Bella, Ruby and Meg the top dogs
Bella, Ruby and Meg the top dogs
The most popular names for dogs in the Waitaki have been revealed - and the usual suspects reign supreme.
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Family in the trenches over mouldy home
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Family in the trenches over mouldy home
A young family in Palmerston battling the council over their wet and mouldy home have been forced to dig trenches to drain away excess water.
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Specialist may aid water plan set-up
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Specialist may aid water plan set-up
The looming threat of a government "specialist" being parachuted in to decide how to set up Waitaki’s water services has been labelled a case of "local democracy done poorly".
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Residents disgusted by sea lion killings
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Residents disgusted by sea lion killings
Appalled residents of a fishing village near the mouth of the Waitaki River are struggling to understand the "disgusting" slaying of three sea lions just along the road from them.
Giant dump trucks back where they belong
Giant dump trucks back where they belong
In a bit of role reversal, heavy metal was transported to the Macraes gold mine near Palmerston yesterday.
Devastation, horror at killing of sea lions
Devastation, horror at killing of sea lions
The killing of three sea lions at the mouth of the Waitaki River over the weekend has been described as "completely horrifying", "a senseless slaughter" and has left advocates "devastated".
'Heartless' sea lion attacks need to stop, advocates say
'Heartless' sea lion attacks need to stop, advocates say
Advocates are disgusted by the shooting of three endangered sea lions in the South Island at the weekend.
Police seek public's help after 'senseless' shooting of three sea lions
Police seek public's help after 'senseless' shooting of three sea lions
Oamaru police are appealing for the public’s help after three sea lions were shot at the mouth of the Waitaki River.
Penguin colony has best year yet
Penguin colony has best year yet
New figures show the Ōamaru Blue Penguin Colony is celebrating its best year yet.
Water model concerns raised
Water model concerns raised
In a stark letter sent to the Waitaki District Council in mid July, secretary for local government Paul James warned the council it will face significant barriers to achieving financial stability...
Council cans Oamaru airport drags
Council cans Oamaru airport drags
The Oamaru Airport Drags event has been spiked "for the foreseeable future" by the Waitaki District Council without formal explanation.
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Govt ‘double-counted’ council spending figure
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Govt ‘double-counted’ council spending figure
The Waitaki District Council has largely welcomed a new government ranking system for council performance, but points out some "double counting" in the newly-released key metrics.