Hundreds attend event centre opening
The Network Waitaki Event Centre is officially open for business.
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‘Wonderful selection’ on offer as book sale returns
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‘Wonderful selection’ on offer as book sale returns
‘‘Bookaholics’’ united at the opening of The Rotary Club of Oamaru’s annual second-hand book sale yesterday.
Hundreds of angry ratepayers attend meeting
Hundreds of angry ratepayers attend meeting
The council needs to be ‘‘open about the challenges facing Waitaki in the coming financial year’’, the district’s mayor says.
Reopening a great celebration
Reopening a great celebration
Members of the Tuvaluan group who wowed the crowd gathered at the street party to celebrate the reopening of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery.
Loss of local voice ‘real risk’
Loss of local voice ‘real risk’
The status quo is "unsustainable", Waitaki’s mayor says after the government ordered councils to come up with amalgamation plans or have it done for them.
Last little penguin released from rehab
Last little penguin released from rehab
The last little penguin left at Oamaru’s rehab centre made its way back out to sea after being released on Thursday morning.
Road safety hero celebrated
Road safety hero celebrated
A local hero was celebrated this week as part of Road Safety Week.
Otematata questions ‘challenging’ but ‘fair’
Otematata questions ‘challenging’ but ‘fair’
There were "challenging" but "fair" questions at a community meeting in Otematata around rates rise options, the local councillor says.
Big rise signalled in fees
Big rise signalled in fees
Some fees and charges could rise significantly — by up to 210% — under proposals in Waitaki District Council’s 2026-27 annual plan.
Grey Power appalled by options
Grey Power appalled by options
Grey Power North Otago members are "appalled" by the three rates rises out for consultation, the organisation’s president says.
All set for bustle of Bookarama
All set for bustle of Bookarama
Bookworms, get ready.
Fundraiser for driver tops $13k
Fundraiser for driver tops $13k
A fundraiser set up to support the long-term recovery of a truck driver seriously injured in a crash in North Otago has topped $13,000.
India-NZ free trade deal ‘phenomenal
India-NZ free trade deal ‘phenomenal
The signing of a free trade agreement in New Delhi between New Zealand and India in New Delhi was "phenomenal", New Zealand Airline Academy’s chief executive says after attending the historic meeting.
Award thrills Omarama cafe owner
Award thrills Omarama cafe owner
A cafe in Omarama has been voted the Aviation Watering Hole of the Year.
Frank exchange of views at Waihemo rates meeting
Frank exchange of views at Waihemo rates meeting
It was a beautiful evening for a rates consultation meeting.
Hampden Bowling Club facing uncertain future
Hampden Bowling Club facing uncertain future
An important decision looms for the Hampden Bowling Club.
‘Pest detectives’ spot problem plant
‘Pest detectives’ spot problem plant
A problem plant has been caught green-handed thanks to detection work from a mother and daughter "pest detective" duo.
Students gathering project feedback
Students gathering project feedback
Architecture students have been out and about in Waikouaiti asking residents questions as part of a project to create a development plan for the area.
Nth Otago bar sold to 'two local couples'
North Otago bar sold to 'two local couples' as owners retire
The owners of Boulders Bar & Bistro will be calling last orders this month after nearly a decade running the Hampden establishment.
A cut above in power and delivery
A cut above in power and delivery
With a powerful six-cylinder turbo diesel and impressive off-road and towing credentials, the Mercedes Benz G Wagon 450d eclipses its two urban and performance-orientated siblings for real off-road...