Plesiosaur proving a global hit
Plesiosaur proving a global hit
New Zealand’s largest fossil is gaining worldwide attention, and it has its roots tied to the Waitaki district.
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‘Scary’ 30% rates rise on cards
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‘Scary’ 30% rates rise on cards
Ratepayers could face a "scary" 30% rates rise in just two years if the Waitaki District Council’s plans for an in-house water services unit are accepted.
Plesiosaur has Waitaki link
Plesiosaur has Waitaki link
New Zealand’s largest fossil is gaining worldwide attention and it has its roots tied to the Waitaki district.
Category 1 status for church ‘great news’
Category 1 status for church ‘great news’
A preservation project has paid off for the dedicated efforts of the passionate owners of the Kakanui church that is now listed as a category 1 historic place with Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
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Call to sort out unwarranted vehicles
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Call to sort out unwarranted vehicles
Scores of potentially unsafe cars have been lining Oamaru roads on a daily basis and one resident says it was time action was taken over the number of clearly unwarranted and unlicensed vehicles...
Combined model for school boards sought
Combined model for school boards sought
Catholic schools in Oamaru are awaiting government sign-off to combine primary and secondary school boards in the town into one body.
Aid from North Otago to Tonga welcomed
Aid from North Otago to Tonga welcomed
The North Otago community has rallied to brighten the future for many in Tonga as the Pasifika Safe Shelter Trust (PSST) provides much needed farming and school equipment and supplies.
Man arrested twice over one weekend
Man arrested twice over one weekend
An Oamaru man was arrested and charged with threatening to kill and driving with an excess breath-alcohol level over the weekend.
Preparations well under way for popular Altrusa bazaar
Preparations well under way for popular Altrusa bazaar
Fabric finds at the Altrusa bazaar next weekend will help raise funds to provide children with swimming lessons at the Waitaki Aquatic Centre and benefit many others in the community.
Entries for women’s scholarship now open
Entries for women’s scholarship now open
The Gillies Family Scholarship, which recognises the importance of women having educational opportunities, is now open for applications.
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Locals may fill gap for bus service
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Locals may fill gap for bus service
After plans to extend the Dunedin bus service from Palmerston were rejected, Oamaru locals are planning to fill the gap themselves.
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Debris on river a flood threat, council hears
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Debris on river a flood threat, council hears
Debris piled high enough to cover cattle in the Waihemo River is an imminent flood threat to the area, the Otago Regional Council has been told.
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Cup from 1909 returned to club
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Cup from 1909 returned to club
Back where it belongs — the original 1909 Oamaru Cup was yesterday returned to the Oamaru Jockey Club at its 150th anniversary of its cup day meeting in the North Otago town.
Rabbit control set to begin
Rabbit control set to begin
Carrots laced with poisoned bait will be laid before a shooting operation starts to cull wild rabbit numbers on Cape Wanbrow.
Best and brightest birds set for big show
Best and brightest birds set for big show
New Zealand’s best and brightest budgies, canaries, finches and anything in between will fly into Oamaru next week for the National Bird Show.
Man ‘swerving between lanes’
Man ‘swerving between lanes’
A man was arrested and charged with excess breath alcohol after driving recklessly in Oamaru last week.
Crucible artist residency recipients announced
Crucible artist residency recipients announced
Two new artists have been chosen for the next instalment of the Crucible artist residency in Oamaru.
Rabbit control operation to start
Rabbit control operation to start
Carrots laced with poisoned bait will be laid before a shooting operation starts to cull wild rabbit numbers on Cape Wanbrow and at two sites in Hampden.
Historic laundry given fresh coat
Historic laundry given fresh coat
A historic Oamaru site has been given a fresh new look, thanks to a Heritage New Zealand grant awarded to longtime traders and residents Greg and Katy Waite.
First pier cap installed on bridge
First pier cap installed on bridge
The first of six pier caps for the replacement Kakanui Bridge has been installed.