Dahlia dream realised
Dahlia dream realised
Winning the Southland Dahlia Show’s champion of champions title for her striking trio of Ruskin Andrea dahlias was a more than 20-year labour of love for firsttime winner Helen Spain.
World class, right on our doorstep
World class, right on our doorstep
La Rumbla serves Spain on a plate for Olivia Caldwell.
Weather pic of night theme for February
Weather pic of night theme for February
The North Otago Photographic Society meets every month to discuss styles, techniques and elements of photography. These photos were voted the top three at the society’s February meeting at which...
Art in Garden to afford outside look
Art in Garden to afford outside look
The Waitaki Art Trail invites you to visit artists in their studios and enjoy the colourful and sometimes quirky atmosphere created within our community, convener Joan Edridge says.
Rural breast-screening bus to travel around South
Rural breast-screening bus to travel around South
The rural breast-screening bus will leave Oamaru next month, WellSouth has announced.
Airport issues raised with councillors
Airport issues raised with councillors
If Oamaru Airport was in private hands ‘‘heads would roll’’ over its mismanagement, Waitaki district councillors have heard.
Fortune now trustee
Fortune now trustee
Oamaru accountant Helen Fortune has been appointed a trustee of the Waitaki Power Trust, following the resignation of Gary Kircher due to a change in personal circumstances.
Best version of local govt wanted
Best version of local govt wanted
Waitaki District Mayor Mel Tavendale and councillors discussed a draft proposal this week regarding the government’s simplifying of local government reforms announced late last year.
Programme returns
Programme returns
Waitaki Creative Wellbeing is being relaunched this month with a new venue, a new staff member and an abundance of art-related activities.
Exhibition honours ancestors
Exhibition honours ancestors
Mythical dragons and Qing dynasty ancestor paintings are part of an exhibition entitled ‘‘Ancestors and Traditions’’ at Oasis Gallery as part of Chinese New Year celebrations.
Penguin sightings prompt renewed dog control calls
Penguin sightings prompt renewed dog control calls
Two recent penguin finds have sparked renewed calls for dogs to be kept on leashes on Oamaru beaches.
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Visitors ‘rewarded’ with new mural
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Visitors ‘rewarded’ with new mural
Waikouaiti’s Main Rd has received a fresh artistic boost with the completion of a mural celebrating both local creativity and community pride, Jules Chin reports.
Signs vandalised as council weighs road’s fate
Signs vandalised as council weighs road’s fate
Vandalism to road closure signs on Beach Rd is disappointing and frustrating, Waitaki District Mayor Melanie Tavendale says.
School opens new adventure space
School opens new adventure space
Five Forks School has officially opened its new adventure space and bike track designed by two former school pupils.
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