Surprise visitor overstays welcome
Surprise visitor overstays welcome
When Marilyn Eckhold heard a visitor shuffling in through her back door yesterday, the last thing she expected to see was a sea lion.
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25% of district’s cars unwarranted
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25% of district’s cars unwarranted
A quarter of Waitaki’s total passenger vehicle fleet is unwarranted, latest data shows.
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What a drag: annual racing event left in limbo by resealing plans
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What a drag: annual racing event left in limbo by resealing plans
A popular event at the Oamaru Airport has been postponed by the Waitaki District Council without formal explanation, leaving the organisers "disappointed and confused".
Medical school ‘good news’ for region: MP
Medical school ‘good news’ for region: MP
A new medical school at the University of Waikato is good news for Waitaki, MP Miles Anderson says.
New solar farm idea sparks Network Waitaki’s interest
New solar farm idea sparks Network Waitaki’s interest
A new solar farm in Waitaki could help Network Waitaki combat "capacity constraints" in the region.
Movement on shuttle service to Palmerston
Movement on shuttle service to Palmerston
After plans to extend the Dunedin bus service from Palmerston were rejected, Oamaru locals have been urged to come together to decide how to fill the gap.
Road closed for several days after landslip: WDC
Road closed for several days after landslip: WDC
Diversions are in place for motorists and cyclists following a slip on the Waimate side of Lake Aviemore.
Door closing on chance to post vote
Door closing on chance to post vote
Today is the last day to enrol on the Electoral Register to receive a postal vote in the upcoming local elections.
After-tax profit of $5.1m for Network Waitaki
After-tax profit of $5.1m for Network Waitaki
Consumer-owned lines company Network Waitaki has posted a positive result for the financial year.
Nominations reflect ‘years of hard work’
Nominations reflect ‘years of hard work’
A trio of Oamaru eateries have been named in a "must-visit" list of the nation’s best restaurants all vying for the title of Restaurant of the Year.
Two tonnes of venison destined for foodbank
Two tonnes of venison destined for foodbank
A "tremendous effort" by the Pacific Island community and Southland charity Deer To Care processed over two tonnes of venison meat to support the Salvation Army foodbank in North Otago.
New look links history, nature, community
New look links history, nature, community
Waitaki has a new logo, and so does the Waitaki District Council, after the council approved both for use on Tuesday.
Bird works take flight at new gallery
Bird works take flight at new gallery
The beauty of birds in East Otago ecosystems has been the inspiration for Palmerston artist Zenobia Southcombe whose works will feature as part of a new Dunedin pop-up gallery.
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Major rates increase forecast for district
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Major rates increase forecast for district
It is a case of more bad news for Waitaki ratepayers with suggestions big rates rises could be coming sooner and more often than first thought.
Revolving set ‘interesting challenge’ for director
Revolving set ‘interesting challenge’ for director
The "escalating chaos on stage and backstage" of the Oamaru Repertory Society’s show Noises Off will be captured perfectly by a revolving set built by the show’s director Andrew Killick.
Longtime chairman made life member of national association
Longtime chairman made life member of national association
A pillar of the Oamaru Licensing Trust has received a national honour.
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Breeders descend on town to show off avian wonders
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Breeders descend on town to show off avian wonders
A burst of tropical colour and a cacophony of birdsong greeted New Zealand’s best bird-breeders as they celebrated success at the national bird show in Oamaru yesterday.
Man arrested in Oamaru twice within a few hours
Man arrested in Oamaru twice within a few hours
A man was arrested twice in a mattter of hours in Oamaru this week.
Plesiosaur proving a global hit
Plesiosaur proving a global hit
New Zealand’s largest fossil is gaining worldwide attention, and it has its roots tied to the Waitaki district.
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‘Scary’ 30% rates rise on cards
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‘Scary’ 30% rates rise on cards
Ratepayers could face a "scary" 30% rates rise in just two years if the Waitaki District Council’s plans for an in-house water services unit are accepted.