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Grave fears for cemetery unless coastal erosion is tackled urgently

Bones could be washed out to sea at Hampden Cemetery ‘‘in the next year or two’’ unless urgent action is taken on coastal erosion, the community board’s deputy chairman has warned.

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Debt concerns voiced on amalgamation

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Debt concerns voiced on amalgamation

Debt and assets will play a major role in the ‘‘complex picture’’ around councils’ amalgamating, Waitaki District Mayor Mel Tavendale says.

New tourism director returning home for role

Newly appointed Tourism Waitaki tourism director Hamish Saxton is excited to return to the region...

New tourism director returning home for role

Waitaki’s newly appointed tourism director is coming home.

‘Phoenix’ to rise again

‘Phoenix’ to rise again

Oamaru Steam and Rail general manager Harry Andrew has been busy in the society’s workshop along with his hardworking team making final preparations for the launch of The Phoenix railcar tomorrow.

Sheltered spot many would flock to

Where would ewe rather be on a freezing morning?

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Abandon proposed rates hike, Federated Farmers says

The rates consultation public meeting earlier this month. Photo: CHARLEY-KAI JOHN

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Abandon proposed rates hike, Federated Farmers says

Federated Farmers has called for Waitaiki councillors to abandon a proposed rates hike which it says will disproportionately impact ‘‘the economic engine’’.

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‘Critical’ merger talks in progress

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‘Critical’ merger talks in progress

Waitaki’s mayor has confirmed she has discussed amalgamation with Otago’s mayors and some Canterbury counterparts, with plans to visit as far north as Ashburton next week.

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First penguins arrive at new habitat

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First penguins arrive at new habitat

The first arrivals have moved into a new penguin habitat created out of part of a carpark at Oamaru’s waterfront.

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Visitors from US praise Geopark

From left: Waitaki Whitestone Geopark geologist Sasha Morriss, Smithsonian Institution fossil...

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Visitors from US praise Geopark

Waitaki’s ‘‘world class’’ fossil collection has been praised by visitors from the Smithsonian Institution.

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Record 552 submissions on council’s annual plan received

The rates consultation meeting at the Opera House earlier this month. PHOTO: CHARLEY-KAI JOHN

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Record 552 submissions on council’s annual plan received

A record number of submissions have been made on Waitaki District Council’s annual plan this year as significant rates rises are considered.

Mermaid to assist in tower climb

Weston Fire Brigade Senior Firefighter Joshua Lee with a mermaid statue he designed to sell as...

Mermaid to assist in tower climb

A Weston firefighter is taking this year’s Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge a step further.

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Historic, restored Junction Hotel for sale

The Junction Hotel in Oamaru is on the market. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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Historic, restored Junction Hotel for sale

Oamaru’s 150-year-old Junction Hotel is on the market.

Fight continues to save visitor centre

Oamaru and Waitaki Visitor Information Centre manager Carolyn Lewis (centre) and visitor...

Fight continues to save visitor centre

The manager of the Oamaru and Waitaki Visitor Information Centre came armed with 147 letters of support when asking councillors to reinstate funding for the shuttered facility this week.

Teacher still setting the pace at 83

Waitaki Girls' High School mathematics teacher Jeanette Aker is still running every day after returning home from competing in the London Marathon.

Sportsman in court over plastic sword

Sportsman in court over plastic sword

A prominent Otago sportsman was arrested after allegedly carrying an offensive weapon and behaving threateningly on Oamaru’s main street.

London Marathon ticked off at 83

Waitaki Girls' High School mathematics teacher Jeanette Aker, 83, is still running every day...

London Marathon ticked off at 83

At the age of 83 Jeanette Aker is still teaching at an Oamaru high school and has managed to squeeze in a marathon on the other side of the world.

Account about fake notes ‘far-fetched’

Account about fake notes ‘far-fetched’

An Oamaru man who used fake hundred-dollar bills to pay for vouchers has learned a hard lesson — "if it’s too good to be true, it normally f...... is".