North Otago

‘Social justice in action’ — Fulbright visit illuminating

Fulbright Distinguished Teaching Research Fellow, Lili Kuchar. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

‘Social justice in action’ — Fulbright visit illuminating

An American teacher in New Zealand on a Fulbright programme was recently hosted by the Anglican Children’s Ministry in the Waitaki region.

Artist to create ‘lexicon of movements’ in town

Artist to create ‘lexicon of movements’ in town

Walking the streets of Oamaru will soon be part of the new Crucible Gallery artist in residence’ everyday artwork.

Heritage volunteers in spotlight

Alison and Bruce Albiston in Totara Estate’s garden. PHOTO: TOM DAVIES

Heritage volunteers in spotlight

Volunteers at Clarks Mill and Totara Estate are being praised for their efforts during National Volunteer Week.

Mayor welcomes new citizens

The Waitaki District Council welcomed 23 new citizens at the June citizenship ceremony. PHOTO:...

Mayor welcomes new citizens

Twenty-three new citizens have been sworn in at the Oamaru Opera House.

Trust model move to help Glenorchy Lodge ‘succeed’

Trust model move to help Glenorchy Lodge ‘succeed’

The Glenorchy Educational Charitable Trust has moved to a community-funded model, as Palmerston locals rally to continue the fight to save the Glenorchy Lodge.

Knits and yarns all part of celebration

North Otago Creative Fibre member, of 20 years, Julie Riley (left) and novice knitter Yoko Jenner...

Knits and yarns all part of celebration

A small but lively group of crafters and knitters in Oamaru were part of the Worldwide Knit in Public day last week, a day earlier than the rest of the world.

Local schools finish in top eight

Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

Local schools finish in top eight

The senior A sides led the way for both Waitaki Girls’ High School and St Kevin’s College at the Otago secondary schools netball tournament last week.

Basketballers fundraising for nationals

North Otago under-18 basketball coach Jacob Fowler is excited to see his team take on an...

Basketballers fundraising for nationals

North Otago Basketball are hoping to put "a good brand of basketball" on show to drum up support for one of their representative teams.

Waitaki to trim rates rise amid community anger

Waitaki mayor Mel Tavendale. Photo: ODT Files

Waitaki to trim rates rise amid community anger

Amid death threats and widespread community anger Waitaki mayor Mel Tavendale has moved to reverse a deeply unpopular 22% rates rise.

Threatened Otago beach to get $3 million fix

This aerial image of Katiki Beach shows scour, beach erosion and roadside trees having fallen.

Threatened Otago beach to get $3 million fix

A landmark Otago beach at risk of being washed away and taking the state highway with it will be reinforced with more rock armour in a $3 million project.

Oamaru police investigate death threats to councillor

Police are investigating death threats made to a Waitaki district councillor.

Approval of Waitaki scheme ‘provides certainty’

The Waitaki Dam is one of six hydro-electric power plants owned by Meridian Energy. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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'

Fire rages in the treeline near sports fields at Waitaki Boy's High School earlier this week....

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’

The Waitaki Marine Reserve is described as a ‘‘distinctive’’ section of the Otago coast where...

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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

Pictured with the Janet Frame inspired chair created by Waitaki Girls’ High School students are ...

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.

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