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Hard work, rugby and dancing key to long life
A passion for rugby, bowls and dancing are all part of the fabric of centenarian George James’ life.
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Celebrations for gallery reopening
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Celebrations for gallery reopening
A host of events to celebrate the reopening of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery and the grand opening of the new gallery extension, will take place from the start of next week.
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Re-homing call draws ‘strong’ response
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Re-homing call draws ‘strong’ response
There has been a ‘‘strong’’ response from the community to an appeal for new homes for birds from Oamaru’s dilapidated aviaries, the council says.
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Use of foodbank surging
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Use of foodbank surging
The Oamaru foodbank has been slammed by an increase in demand as people are forced to choose between paying for petrol and food, the Salvation Army says.
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Hall of Memories ‘heart of the school’
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Hall of Memories ‘heart of the school’
The restoration of the ‘‘heart’’ of Waitaki Boys’ High School has been celebrated this month.
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Elderly face 'impossible choices' as rates skyrocket
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Elderly face 'impossible choices' as rates skyrocket
Older people facing real hardship from skyrocketing rates across the South could be forced out of their homes, an advocacy group has warned.
Shuttle service has gone from ‘strength to strength’
Shuttle service has gone from ‘strength to strength’
Where there is a will, there is a way. That is the ethos behind a community shuttle service which was launched last year by volunteers to fill a hole in the regional transport network.
Acclaimed youth choir performs
Acclaimed youth choir performs
A renowned youth choir performed at St Patrick’s Basilica last weekend as part of a short concert tour of the South Island.
Ride of Respect rumbles through
Ride of Respect rumbles through
The sound of motorbikes rang out across North Otago last weekend as riders paid respect to those who have served their country — and paid the ultimate price.
Visit showcased learning opportunities
Visit showcased learning opportunities
Building a resilient workforce was the focus at an event held by the Oamaru Pacific Island Trust and Workbridge for a government minister’s visit to Waitaki last week.
Waitaki District Council rejoins Southern Waters
Waitaki District Council rejoins Southern Waters
The Waitaki District Council has officially rejoined the joint council-owned water services organisation it once rebuffed.
Plans afoot to improve walk to school in Kurow
Plans afoot to improve walk to school in Kurow
Walking to and from school in Kurow will soon become safer after plans were approved for road improvements.
Aphasia biking group finishes what it started
Aphasia biking group finishes what it started
The Aphasia and Disability Biking Group recently completed the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
Celebrations mark gallery’s reopening
Celebrations mark gallery’s reopening
A host of events to celebrate the reopening of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery, and the grand opening of the new gallery extension, will take place this month.
Award-winning artists explore new techniques
Award-winning artists explore new techniques
An exhibition of artwork exploring new territories in terms of techniques and subject matter is the focus of the show New Work by five established Waitaki artists.
Critically hurt truck driver needing multiple surgeries
Critically hurt truck driver needing multiple surgeries
A Palmerston truck driver was left with five fractures and will require multiple surgeries following a crash that left him in a critical condition.
Contractor 'shocked' at fuel theft from work site
Contractor 'shocked' at fuel theft from work site
A council contractor is ‘‘shocked’’ after 140 litres of fuel was stolen from vehicles at a Waitaki work site.
Rates shock makes councillor feel sick
‘Really worried’ about community over rates rise plan
Voting for a proposed 19% increase to Waitaki rates next year made at least one councillor "feel very unwell".
U-turn complete as Waitaki officially rejoins Southern Waters
U-turn complete as Waitaki officially rejoins Southern Waters
Waitaki has officially rejoined a water services group of southern councils after reversing a decision to go it alone.
Truck crash leaves one critical
Truck crash leaves one critical
One person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition following a truck crash which closed State Highway 1 north of Hampden yesterday.