Council pulls out of proposed water CCO
"I was surprised at how one-sided it was," Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher told the ODT after a surprise U-turn by the Waitaki District Council.
Volunteers sought for wardrobe hire
Volunteers sought for wardrobe hire
The Victorian Wardrobe in Oamaru is the largest collection of Victorian costumes in the country and its members are seeking volunteers.
Waitaki's water move might not comply, partners warn
Waitaki's water move might not comply, partners warn
Waitaki's former southern council partners have fired a warning after its decision to quit the group and go it alone on water services.
Project takes flight to honour cape’s history
Project takes flight to honour cape’s history
Silhouettes of giant moa might once again be seen overlooking Oamaru harbour, hundreds of years after the ancient fauna went extinct.
Man disqualified from driving for toilet-block crash
Man disqualified from driving for toilet-block crash
An Oamaru man who crashed a car into the Awamoa Park toilet block after a late-night drive has been sentenced in court.
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Chook Tree top of the pecking order
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Chook Tree top of the pecking order
The owners of North Otago’s Chook Tree say it is "egg-cellent" to have been crowned the winner of a national competition.
On tenter-chooks
On tenter-chooks
The Chook Tree will be getting its last trim today in time for the announcement of the Tree of the Year competition.
Council discards proposal for direct Dunedin to Oamaru bus service
Council discards proposal for direct Dunedin to Oamaru bus service
Hopes of Oamaru getting a direct bus service to Dunedin have been dashed for now, after the Otago Regional Council last week discarded proposals to establish a link.
Joining CCO ‘only viable option’
Joining CCO ‘only viable option’
As unpopular as it is with the public, the Waitaki District Council joining a four-way, multi-district water company is the "only viable option" for the district, an initial assessment by the...
‘Only viable option’ councils told
‘Only viable option’ councils told
As publicly unpopular as it is, the option of Waitaki District Council joining a four-way, multidistrict water company is the "only viable option" for the district , an initial assessment of the...
Children’s ‘exquisite’ artworks radiate joy
Children’s ‘exquisite’ artworks radiate joy
The curator of an Oamaru gallery feels privileged to have children's "exquisite masterpieces" adorning the walls.
Choirs battle to the tune of ABBA
Choirs battle to the tune of ABBA
ABBA’s music rang out at Waitaki Girls’ High School last week as the school’s four house choirs took the stage in their annual competition.
Photographers make finals
Photographers make finals
Oamaru’s photographic talent came into sharp focus at Otago’s largest nature photography competition at the Tūhura Otago Museum in Dunedin last week.
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No go on Oamaru-Dunedin bus link
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No go on Oamaru-Dunedin bus link
Hopes of Oamaru getting a direct bus service to Dunedin have been dashed for now, after the Otago Regional Council last week discarded proposals to establish a link.
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War crimes allegations ‘nonsense’: mayoral candidate
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War crimes allegations ‘nonsense’: mayoral candidate
Waitaki's newest mayoral candidate has labelled claims a special forces unit he served with was involved in war crimes as "nonsense".
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Mental health crisis service introduction announced
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Mental health crisis service introduction announced
Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced this week a new mental health crisis support service will be introduced in Oamaru...
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IT experts developing revolutionary technology
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IT experts developing revolutionary technology
Two New Zealand-based IT experts are working on a ground-breaking technology that promises to revolutionise computing by creating a computer inside a computer memory chip.
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Finances front of mind for mayoral hopefuls in South
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Finances front of mind for mayoral hopefuls in South
New candidates plan to contest the mayoralties in Gore and Waitaki when nominations open tomorrow.
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Otago lolly firm chews over Jaffa alternative
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Otago lolly firm chews over Jaffa alternative
It may not be the end of the Jaffa after all.
Codes joining forces to grow sports clubs
Codes joining forces to grow sports clubs
As small towns across New Zealand continue struggle, sports clubs in one North Otago township are determined to avoid the same fate.