Rising rent sparks gallery ‘crisis’
The Grainstore Gallery, a cornerstone of the historic Oamaru Harbour precinct, faces an uncertain future as rising rent costs and increasing pressure from the Waitaki District Council jeopardise...
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Rest-home workers set to strike, union says
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Rest-home workers set to strike, union says
New Zealand Nurses Organisation members who work at Oamaru’s Observatory Village Lifecare will embark on a 24-hour strike next Tuesday, the union says.
New top poet ‘holds considerable mana’
New top poet ‘holds considerable mana’
Oamaru poet and author Robert Sullivan has been named New Zealand’s new Poet Laureate.
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Flanker keen to go distance for Old Golds
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Flanker keen to go distance for Old Golds
If you are prepared to make the three-hour round trip for trainings, you better be enjoying the experience.
Driver charged after crash
Driver charged after crash
A driver nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit crashed into a truck after running a stop sign, police say.
Drunk driver slams into truck after running stop sign
Drunk driver slams into truck after running stop sign
A drunk driver nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit crashed into a truck after driving straight through a stop sign, police say.
A coating of not many colours
A coating of not many colours
A dusting of snow covers the area around State Highway 85, near Pigroot Creek yesterday, one of many high country roads affected by snow and ice around the southern region.
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New $125k slipway ‘a lot easier to get on and off’
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New $125k slipway ‘a lot easier to get on and off’
The modernised Oamaru Harbour slipway is getting the tick of approval from out-of-town yacht owners as well as locals.
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Key parties back new solar panel farm
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Key parties back new solar panel farm
A planned 550,000 solar panel farm near Naseby has been given the thumbs up by the council planner and also a high-profile environmental lobby group.
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Battle against gulls gears up
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Battle against gulls gears up
Oamaru businesses may soon have a "serious option" to keep seagulls off their roofs.
Doc, police investigating sea lion deaths
Doc, police investigating sea lion deaths
The Department of Conservation (Doc) and police are executing a joint investigation into the shooting of three sea lions near the mouth of the Waitaki River last weekend.
A lifetime of work on show
A lifetime of work on show
A local art legend will be honoured this weekend with an exhibition showcasing a lifetime of work.
Dairy revenue up: Yili Group
Dairy revenue up: Yili Group
Upgrades to the Oceania Dairy plant in Glenavy have helped China-based parent company Yili Group boost New Zealand revenue growth, the company reports.
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Geopark ‘beacon’ to get makeover
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Geopark ‘beacon’ to get makeover
Vanished World Centre is getting a facelift.
More people may qualify for govt’s rates rebates
More people may qualify for govt’s rates rebates
Further details on how SuperGold card holders can claim rebates on their district rates have been released.
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Waimate mayoralty a 3-horse race
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Waimate mayoralty a 3-horse race
For the first time in 18 years, Waimate District has three candidates for the mayoralty.
Expanded fabric bazaar on track to raise $12,000
Expanded fabric bazaar on track to raise $12,000
Altrusa International of Oamaru extended its annual fabric bazaar over the last fortnight.
Region’s kids brush up on safety
Region’s kids brush up on safety
Primary school pupils from across the Waitaki District were taught how to keep themselves safe last week.
SKC principal Oamaru’s newest JP
SKC principal Oamaru’s newest JP
St Kevin’s College principal Jo Walshe says giving back to the local community was the driving force behind becoming Oamaru’s newest justice of the peace.
New role ‘exciting, challenging’
New role ‘exciting, challenging’
Former vice-chairman Robert Roodnat was elected the new chairman of Waitaki Multicultural on May 1.