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Hope bus service will be backed
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Hope bus service will be backed
A daily public bus service providing a ‘‘vital’’ link between Oamaru and Dunedin could begin in October if it gets the backing of regional councillors.
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Mayor to move reduced rates rise
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Mayor to move reduced rates rise
A move to scale back Waitaki’s 22% rates increase has been blasted as ‘‘too little, too late’’ as the spectre of government intervention looms for the under-fire council.
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‘Savagery’ slammed after death threats
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‘Savagery’ slammed after death threats
The ‘‘savagery’’ which elected representatives are exposed to on social media is ‘‘shameful’’, a Waitaki councillor says after death threats were made to a fellow councillor.
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Youths arrested over Oamaru street attack
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Youths arrested over Oamaru street attack
Two Oamaru youths have been arrested and referred to Youth Aid after an ‘‘unprovoked attack’’ on strangers this week.
Reserves ‘really good start’
Reserves ‘really good start’
The Waitaki Marine Reserve and four others along the Otago coast are a "really good start", a marine scientist who helped shape the protected areas says.
‘Social justice in action’ — Fulbright visit illuminating
‘Social justice in action’ — Fulbright visit illuminating
An American teacher in New Zealand on a Fulbright programme was recently hosted by the Anglican Children’s Ministry in the Waitaki region.
Artist to create ‘lexicon of movements’ in town
Artist to create ‘lexicon of movements’ in town
Walking the streets of Oamaru will soon be part of the new Crucible Gallery artist in residence’ everyday artwork.
Heritage volunteers in spotlight
Heritage volunteers in spotlight
Volunteers at Clarks Mill and Totara Estate are being praised for their efforts during National Volunteer Week.
Mayor welcomes new citizens
Mayor welcomes new citizens
Twenty-three new citizens have been sworn in at the Oamaru Opera House.
Trust model move to help Glenorchy Lodge ‘succeed’
Trust model move to help Glenorchy Lodge ‘succeed’
The Glenorchy Educational Charitable Trust has moved to a community-funded model, as Palmerston locals rally to continue the fight to save the Glenorchy Lodge.
Knits and yarns all part of celebration
Knits and yarns all part of celebration
A small but lively group of crafters and knitters in Oamaru were part of the Worldwide Knit in Public day last week, a day earlier than the rest of the world.
Local schools finish in top eight
Local schools finish in top eight
The senior A sides led the way for both Waitaki Girls’ High School and St Kevin’s College at the Otago secondary schools netball tournament last week.
Basketballers fundraising for nationals
Basketballers fundraising for nationals
North Otago Basketball are hoping to put "a good brand of basketball" on show to drum up support for one of their representative teams.
Waitaki to trim rates rise amid community anger
Waitaki to trim rates rise amid community anger
Amid death threats and widespread community anger Waitaki mayor Mel Tavendale has moved to reverse a deeply unpopular 22% rates rise.
Threatened Otago beach to get $3 million fix
Threatened Otago beach to get $3 million fix
A landmark Otago beach at risk of being washed away and taking the state highway with it will be reinforced with more rock armour in a $3 million project.
Oamaru police investigate death threats to councillor
Oamaru police investigate death threats to councillor
Police are investigating death threats made to a Waitaki district councillor.
Approval of Waitaki scheme ‘provides certainty’
Approval of Waitaki scheme ‘provides certainty’
The decision to approve the operation of the Waitaki Power Scheme for another 35 years is the right one for New Zealand, Meridian Energy’s chief executive Mike Roan says.
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Gallery curator selected to attend Venice Biennale
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Gallery curator selected to attend Venice Biennale
The chance of a lifetime has come for an Oamaru woman.
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Death threats over rates rise
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Death threats over rates rise
A Waitaki district councillor has received death threats after being singled out on social media ahead of a 22% rates rise in the district.
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