‘Pumped’ to enter champs
Already the top road crash rescue (RCR) team in New Zealand, the East Otago team are preparing to take on the world.
Council agrees to sell hangar to NZ Airline Academy
Council agrees to sell hangar to NZ Airline Academy
After the loss of four aircraft in one year due to severe weather, the New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA) has "finally" received council approval for a new hangar.
Matariki marked by community
Matariki marked by community
Kakanui School held its annual Matariki night on June 19.
Households may lose heating grants
Households may lose heating grants
Changes to the Warmer Kiwi Homes grants may mean some Oamaru and Palmerston households will lose access to free insulation and heating.
Polar blast boosts Ohau opening
Polar blast boosts Ohau opening
The recent polar weather blast led to an "epic" opening weekend at the Ohau skifield last Saturday.
Oamaru pilot training school frustrated with council delays
Oamaru pilot training school frustrated with council delays
After the loss of four aircraft in one year due to severe weather, Oamaru's pilot training school has "finally" received council approval for a new hangar.
Manager’s focus to return to science
Manager’s focus to return to science
A staffing restructure at Tourism Waitaki could have national impacts in advancing penguin science, the regional tourism organisation says.
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Wait times, stressed staff, and noise highlighted
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Wait times, stressed staff, and noise highlighted
Long wait times, "stressed" staff and no privacy are some of the negative public reactions to the recent shift of council services to the Oamaru Public Library.
No Matariki cluster but beautiful sunrise
No Matariki cluster but beautiful sunrise
Waitaki District Council hosted its annual stargazing event with Māori astronomer David McNamara last week as part of Matariki celebrations.
Youth council, students get in behind beach cleanup
Youth council, students get in behind beach cleanup
The Waitaki Youth Council rallied together with students from Waitaki Girls’ High School, Waitaki Boys’ High School, St Kevin’s College and passionate community members last week for a successful...
Fire brigades brave cold at MND fundraiser
Fire brigades brave cold at MND fundraiser
As if winter was not cold enough, Waitaki fire brigades decided to up the ante.
No plans for new 5G towers, providers say
No plans for new 5G towers, providers say
Opponents of controversial 5G telecommunications technology can relax slightly, after it was revealed none of the main mobile providers have plans to build new cell towers in Oamaru.
Network Waitaki gives $121,476 to 52 groups
Network Waitaki gives $121,476 to 52 groups
Network Waitaki has dished out more than $120,000 to community groups in the district.
Deadline looms for voters to change rolls
Deadline looms for voters to change rolls
Māori voters who would like to change electoral rolls before the local elections have until July 10 to make their choice.
Opening ceremony held for third cinema
Opening ceremony held for third cinema
The curtains have been pulled on the third screening room at The Riviera Cinema in Oamaru after it had its first public screening last week.
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Rivalry set for latest chapter
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Rivalry set for latest chapter
And so they meet again.
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Claim reform benefits being undermined
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Claim reform benefits being undermined
A "concerted" misinformation campaign around new water reforms is taking the blame for Waitaki residents not believing the benefits of creating a multi-district water company to run things, the...
Growing strong team key for new brigade leaders
Growing strong team key for new brigade leaders
Two Waitaki fire brigades have welcomed new chief fire officers this month. Reporter Nic Duff caught up with the new men in charge.
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Power trust candidates sought
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Power trust candidates sought
It is "not a job for the faint-hearted" but volunteers are needed to help keep the lights on across North Otago.
Rehearsals in full swing for double-cast musical
Rehearsals in full swing for double-cast musical
In a twist, Oliver! will not only be played by one girl, but two, for the Musical Theatre Oamaru production next month.