Approval of Waitaki scheme ‘provides certainty’
The decision to approve the operation of the Waitaki Power Scheme for another 35 years is the right one for New Zealand, Meridian Energy’s chief executive Mike Roan says.
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Gallery curator selected to attend Venice Biennale
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Gallery curator selected to attend Venice Biennale
The chance of a lifetime has come for an Oamaru woman.
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Death threats over rates rise
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Death threats over rates rise
A Waitaki district councillor has received death threats after being singled out on social media ahead of a 22% rates rise in the district.
Teens referred to Youth Aid over fire near Waitaki Boys'
Teens referred to Youth Aid over fire near Waitaki Boys'
Two 13-year-old boys have been referred to Youth Aid after a huge fire engulfed trees at Waitaki Boys’ High School in Oamaru, police say.
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Airport could be ‘tourism gateway’
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Airport could be ‘tourism gateway’
Oamaru Airport could capitalise on the growing number of cruise ship passengers arriving in Timaru by acting as a ‘‘tourism gateway’’ to the region, a report into the future of the facility suggests.
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Doc hails partnership as ‘new approach’
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Doc hails partnership as ‘new approach’
The Waitaki Marine Reserve is a significant feature in the wider Otago network of new protected coastal areas.
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Marine reserves ‘really good start’, scientist says
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Marine reserves ‘really good start’, scientist says
The Waitaki Marine Reserve and four others along the Otago coast are a “really good start”, a marine scientist who helped shape the protected areas says.
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22% rates rise prompts rally plan
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22% rates rise prompts rally plan
A petition has been launched and a rally planned as Waitaki residents push back on a planned 22% rates rise.
Students’ work inspired by Janet Frame
Students’ work inspired by Janet Frame
A chair inspired by the works of Janet Frame has been donated by Waitaki Girls’ High School to the house where the acclaimed author grew up in Oamaru.
Views on coastline’s future sought
Views on coastline’s future sought
The future of Otago’s coastline will be the subject of soon-to-be launched community engagement.
Heroic collie honoured in book
Heroic collie honoured in book
The true tale of one of the Lake Ōhau fire’s unlikely heroes — a beloved Border collie credited with helping villagers flee to safety — has been captured by a group of Twizel school students.
Hostility towards those carrying out duties not on
Hostility towards those carrying out duties not on
Leadership matters most when communities are under pressure, and this is one of those moments.
Owner changes mind on selling up
Owner changes mind on selling up
The owner of Palmerston’s McGregors Bakery and Tearooms has had an about-face and says he now plans to continue to reinvest in the six buildings he owns on the main street rather than sell.
Hui held over future of Waikouaiti
Hui held over future of Waikouaiti
Making Waikouaiti a destination and not a drive-through, a bike/walking track to Karitane and more recognition of Māori heritage are just some examples of what residents want to see for their area.
Coast heritage centre celebrates five years
Coast heritage centre celebrates five years
"Location and identity" is the theme of the group art exhibition being held at the Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre to celebrate its five-year anniversary.
Get stuck in with an Isuzu D-Max
Get stuck in with an Isuzu D-Max
Isuzu had high hopes for its D-Max to take the sales fight to its rivals, but those ambitions haven’t been realised five years on from its New Zealand debut.
Maheno leading the pack early
Maheno leading the pack early
Maheno find themselves on top of the ladder after five rounds of the North Otago Netball premier A competition after another win.
Smith’s name gracing honours board at Lord’s
Smith’s name gracing honours board at Lord’s
He is the king of Centennial Park and now he is on the honours board at Lord’s.
Supporters heading to shield challenge
Supporters heading to shield challenge
The Old Golds will be well supported as they try to do the impossible and bring home the Log o’ Wood.
What makes a sustainable district?
What makes a sustainable district?
The word "sustainability" is often associated with recycling, renewable energy or environmental protection.