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    Meeting to share views on community shuttle trial

    Oamaru-Palmerston community shuttle steering committee chairman Trevor Goodin. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Meeting to share views on community shuttle trial

    The Oamaru-Palmerston community shuttle trial has been going "extremely well" and now the organisers are looking for feedback on how it can improve.

    One week left for speed-change submissions

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    One week left for speed-change submissions

    Public submission on changes to speeds along North Otago’s coastal State Highway 1 finish next week.

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    Waikouaiti to host rodeo nationals

    The 60th annual Waikouaiti Rodeo is extra special this year.

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    Campaign will boost tourism in our region

    I hope 2026 is off to a great start for you and your family.

    Fonterra extending organic business

    Fonterra extending organic business

    North Otago farmers are being invited to go organic with Fonterra’s organic business now inviting applications from farmers in the South Island for the first time.

    Extended eligibility period for awards

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    Extended eligibility period for awards

    A new date for the Network Waitaki Sports Awards has been set as nominations opened this week.

    Athletes shine

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    Athletes shine

    While most school children were relaxing on holiday, a group of young North Otago athletes were competing at the South Island Colgate Games.

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    New manager giving pro shop makeover

    Stephen Walker is sprucing up the North Otago Golf Club pro shop. PHOTO: NIC DUFF

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    New manager giving pro shop makeover

    North Otago Golf Club’s pro shop is getting a facelift in more ways than one.

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    Hirst full of praise for Open winner

    Harry Weeds (right), of Christchurch, beat Ryan Eggers, of Auckland, to claim the men’s singles...

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    Hirst full of praise for Open winner

    Despite less than perfect summer conditions in Oamaru, North Otago tennis still put on a show.

    Job gets harder for North Otago

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    Job gets harder for North Otago

    A forgettable weekend of cricket for North Otago has left their Hawke Cup dreams all but shattered.

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    Junior tournament being revived

    Robin Jamieson. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Junior tournament being revived

    North Otago Tennis is bringing back its junior open this weekend.

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    'Get real': Gallery owner slams Donna Demente over rent dispute

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    'Get real': Gallery owner slams Donna Demente over rent dispute

    Oamaru artist Donna Demente has been accused of "holding back" the town’s historic precinct for 20 years in a blistering broadside by another gallery owner.

    Oamaru artist facing threat to iconic gallery told 'tough titties'

    Donna Demente with her dogs Spanners (3, left) and Spooky (7) in her Oamaru studio in 2023. Photo...

    Oamaru artist facing threat to iconic gallery told 'tough titties'

    An Oamaru artist battling a 300% rent rise and other changes affecting her iconic gallery was told "tough titties" when she complained.

    Ambulance station work starts

    An artistic concept of the planned Weston Rd St John station. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Ambulance station work starts

    After a 10-year wait, construction of a new ambulance station in Oamaru is under way.

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    Creditors not hopeful as debt reaches $1.8m

    James Porteous. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Creditors not hopeful as debt reaches $1.8m

    A business owed money by a North Otago organic farm has lost hope of ever being paid as the liquidated company’s debt balloons to more than $1.8 million.

    Restricted fire season implemented

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    Restricted fire season implemented

    Dry conditions have prompted Fire and Emergency New Zealand to implement a restricted fire season in the coastal Waitaki zone.

    Highway reopens after truck fire near Oamaru

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    Highway reopens after truck fire near Oamaru

    State Highway 1 has reopened just north of Oamaru after a closure caused by a truck fire earlier today. 

    Recipient humbled

    Douglas Brenssell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Recipient humbled

    Douglas Brenssell, who received the King’s Service Medal, has been active in the Hāwea community for the past 25 years.

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    Pair honoured at New Year share Duntroon link

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    Pair honoured at New Year share Duntroon link

    Duntroon School was an unlikely star of the 2026 New Year Honours.

    Much to be achieved

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    Much to be achieved

    Happy new year Waitaki, and welcome to a big 2026 for our district.
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