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South Canterbury preferred over Otago: poll
Waitaki residents favour joining South Canterbury over an Otago unitary authority, a newly released survey says.
Penny-farthing fundraiser 'phenomenal'
Penny-farthing fundraiser 'phenomenal'
Hato Hone St John was lighting the way to its new $6 million ambulance station with a fundraising event in Oamaru.
Couple sing praises of St John personnel
Couple sing praises of St John personnel
An Oamaru couple say the speedy response of Hato Hone St John helped prevent an escalating situation turning into a tragedy.
New finding of pest plant
New finding of pest plant
A pest plant has cropped up again in the Waitaki district.
Recognition for piper
Recognition for piper
Oamaru piper Janice Hayes has received The Piping and Dancing Association of New Zealand (PDANZ) meritorious service award.
Matariki to be marked with dawn ceremony at lookout
Matariki to be marked with dawn ceremony at lookout
People will gather at Cape Wanbrow (Makotukutuku) Lookout early on Thursday for a dawn ceremony to mark Matariki.
Students shine on Scrano night
Students shine on Scrano night
Donald Trump, The Evil Queen and Snow White all made an appearance at the recent Waitaki Boys’ High School’s annual Scrano Cultural Competition.
Colourful birds take pride of place
Colourful birds take pride of place
The 61st annual North Otago Bird Club show took place at the Drill Hall in Oamaru last weekend.
Councillors’ actions louder than words
Councillors’ actions louder than words
At the beginning of last week, the entire elected Council took an action that spoke far louder than any of their finely worded rhetoric that came later.
Council documents tell different story on debt ceiling
Council documents tell different story on debt ceiling
I have close relatives and friends in Waitaki and spend most of my time there, so I have followed the rates debate closely.
Hyundai’s Santa Fe on the mark
Hyundai’s Santa Fe on the mark
One of the major stars of Hyundai New Zealand’s new-vehicle sales show has always been its Santa Fe SUV.
Vegas beckons young basketballer
Vegas beckons young basketballer
Waitaki Boys’ High School basketball player Boston Cathcart is going global.
Valley riding high as premier A netball takes a break
Valley riding high as premier A netball takes a break
Valley Ahi edged Athletic with a fourth quarter comeback in the latest round of the North Otago Netball premier A netball competition.
Saturday slot to stay
Saturday slot to stay
A Saturday time slot for the annual first XV rugby fixture between St Kevin’s College and Waitaki Boys’ High School is here to stay.
Exciting rugby in prospect in annual Blood Match
Exciting rugby in prospect in annual Blood Match
It is the match that splits Oamaru in two.
Excelsior, Athies share honours
Excelsior, Athies share honours
A frantic finish to the first crossover round of the Citizens Shield ended in a draw between two Oamaru rivals.
Laws confirmed as NZ First Waitaki candidate
Laws confirmed as NZ First Waitaki candidate
Michael Laws will stand for New Zealand First in the Waitaki electorate in the upcoming election.
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District to decide on amalgamation direction
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District to decide on amalgamation direction
A crunch vote looms on where the future of the Waitaki district lies as part of amalgamation.
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Michelin’s limited focus ‘disappointing’: Oamaru restaurateur
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Michelin’s limited focus ‘disappointing’: Oamaru restaurateur
An Oamaru restaurateur says while the Michelin Guide’s debut in New Zealand is a ‘‘fantastic first step’’ for the country, it is ‘‘disappointing’’ regional restaurants are not eligible to be reviewed.
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Water services plan given go-ahead from DIA
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Water services plan given go-ahead from DIA
The Waitaki District Council’s revised water services delivery plan has been approved, paving the way for services transferring to Southern Waters next year.