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Govt ‘double-counted’ council spending figure

A rationalisation of Waitaki District Council teams and services, such as moving its service desk...

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Govt ‘double-counted’ council spending figure

The Waitaki District Council has largely welcomed a new government ranking system for council performance, but points out some "double counting" in the newly-released key metrics.

Palmerston guide’s dedication awarded

Queen’s Guide Award recipient Kacey Clark, pictured at Government House in Wellington last...

Palmerston guide’s dedication awarded

Palmerston’s Kacey Clark received the Queen’s Guide Award from the New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro last weekend.

Personnel changes in store for WDC

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

Personnel changes in store for WDC

A host of new faces will be around the Waitaki District Council table after the looming local body elections, with a new mayor and at least three new councillors guaranteed.

Assessment of draft water plan not far off

Assessment of draft water plan not far off

A government assessment of a "rough working draft" of its water services delivery plan is expected soon, the Waitaki District Council says.

Young speakers step up

Public speaking contestants in the year 5-6 section were (from left) Vidu Chandrasena, Hugh...

Young speakers step up

Lions Clubs International District 202J held their annual speech contest last Sunday at Fenwick School hall.

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Frustration over hole in sewer pipe

Lindsay McKenzie has been left frustrated after discovering a hole in his sewer service line pipe...

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Frustration over hole in sewer pipe

Whose hole is it anyway?

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Safety fears over lack of harbour lighting

A nice sight in daytime but with no power poles for lighting, there’s no sight at all at night....

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Safety fears over lack of harbour lighting

After two years in the dark, moves are being made to address the safety concerns of boaties and people using Oamaru Harbour at night.

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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade

Tania Innes is the first woman to hold a leadership position at the Omarama Volunteer Fire...

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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade

Tania Innes is breaking barriers in more ways than one.

Building owners urged to gull-proof roofs

Red-billed gulls join others gulls at a Cooper St building in Oamaru in 2020. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Building owners urged to gull-proof roofs

It is time to prepare for the arrival of the gulls.

New head ‘positive’ for troubled school

Current Hampden School principal Matt Hannagan has been appointed the new principal at Totara...

New head ‘positive’ for troubled school

In an "important step in the school’s recovery", Matt Hannagan has been appointed as principal of Totara School.

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Waitaki writer’s collection wins NZSA prize

Oamaru writer Susanna Elliffe will have her winning collection of short stories published in 2026...

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Waitaki writer’s collection wins NZSA prize

Oamaru writer Susanna Elliffe has received an "outpouring of love" after winning an award for new writing with a "unique and original vision".

Surprise visitor overstays welcome

A young female sea lion makes herself at home in Marilyn and Max Eckhold’s Moeraki house...

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

Whitestone Rodders club president Geoff Omnett (left) and club committee member Murray Mackenzie ...

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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

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

Construction will begin this month to build a solar energy site at Clearwater Farm in Clandeboye....

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

Trevor Goodin (driver’s seat) is trying to organise support for a new shuttle service between...

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.