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Community reintegration focus of new role
From representing the community, to rehabilitating men with criminal pasts — the next chapter of Gary Kircher’s life is under way.
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Concerns for children’s safety raised in joint carpark plea
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Concerns for children’s safety raised in joint carpark plea
Children's lives are at stake due to a "highly dangerous" and congested road outside the local primary school, Hampden community leaders say.
Penguin perks up after beach rescue
Penguin perks up after beach rescue
A rare erect crested penguin found on a Canterbury beach and nicknamed 'Snake' will be released when she has finished moulting in a few days.
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Sometimes a friendly wave is all you need
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Sometimes a friendly wave is all you need
It was foreign territory for a surfer and his board but for Dom Huxley it was a worthwhile trip — even though he had a sore behind and was walking like a cowboy at the end of it.
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Southern Waters taps Waitaki
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Southern Waters taps Waitaki
Waitaki's council has come full circle and voted to join a Three Waters group it once rebuffed.
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Tourist throngs watching penguins from road causing concern
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Tourist throngs watching penguins from road causing concern
Booming tourists numbers are causing concerns along Waterfront Rd near Oamaru Penguins.
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Masked duo allegedly steal thousands in Oamaru motel raid
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Masked duo allegedly steal thousands in Oamaru motel raid
Two men have been charged with aggravated robbery after allegedly stealing a man’s backpack containing thousands of dollars.
Waitaki ditches 'unsustainable' in-house water plan
Waitaki ditches 'unsustainable' in-house water plan
Waitaki District Council is rejoining the Southern Waters partnership it ditched last year.
Union, Oamaru claim dominant victories
Union, Oamaru claim dominant victories
Union defeated Waitaki Boys’ by eight wickets, Oamaru beat St Kevin’s by six wickets, and Valley edged Albion in a high-scoring match in the 11th round of Borton Cup cricket.
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Councillors vote for one hour of free CBD parking
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Councillors vote for one hour of free CBD parking
One hour of free parking will remain in the Oamaru CBD for now, after a unanimous vote by Waitaki district councillors at their first meeting of the year.
Dahlia dream realised
Dahlia dream realised
Winning the Southland Dahlia Show’s champion of champions title for her striking trio of Ruskin Andrea dahlias was a more than 20-year labour of love for firsttime winner Helen Spain.
World class, right on our doorstep
World class, right on our doorstep
La Rumbla serves Spain on a plate for Olivia Caldwell.
Weather pic of night theme for February
Weather pic of night theme for February
The North Otago Photographic Society meets every month to discuss styles, techniques and elements of photography. These photos were voted the top three at the society’s February meeting at which...
Art in Garden to afford outside look
Art in Garden to afford outside look
The Waitaki Art Trail invites you to visit artists in their studios and enjoy the colourful and sometimes quirky atmosphere created within our community, convener Joan Edridge says.
Rural breast-screening bus to travel around South
Rural breast-screening bus to travel around South
The rural breast-screening bus will leave Oamaru next month, WellSouth has announced.
Airport issues raised with councillors
Airport issues raised with councillors
If Oamaru Airport was in private hands ‘‘heads would roll’’ over its mismanagement, Waitaki district councillors have heard.
Fortune now trustee
Fortune now trustee
Oamaru accountant Helen Fortune has been appointed a trustee of the Waitaki Power Trust, following the resignation of Gary Kircher due to a change in personal circumstances.
Best version of local govt wanted
Best version of local govt wanted
Waitaki District Mayor Mel Tavendale and councillors discussed a draft proposal this week regarding the government’s simplifying of local government reforms announced late last year.
Programme returns
Programme returns
Waitaki Creative Wellbeing is being relaunched this month with a new venue, a new staff member and an abundance of art-related activities.
Exhibition honours ancestors
Exhibition honours ancestors
Mythical dragons and Qing dynasty ancestor paintings are part of an exhibition entitled ‘‘Ancestors and Traditions’’ at Oasis Gallery as part of Chinese New Year celebrations.