New top poet ‘holds considerable mana’
New top poet ‘holds considerable mana’
Oamaru poet and author Robert Sullivan has been named New Zealand’s new Poet Laureate.
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Doc claims support for 1080 drop
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Doc claims support for 1080 drop
It took a day and a half and $3.6 million to complete the controversial Stewart Island 1080 poison drop this week with the Department of Conservation saying they have had positive support from...
ORC - Candidate Forums
ORC - Candidate Forums
This is the first in a series of Otago Daily Times candidate forums to be published over the next few weeks ahead of this year’s local body elections.
Snow down, visitors up
Snow down, visitors up
A better ski season is on the horizon as the region sees an increase in overseas visitors.
Wānaka charity marks decade of helping vulnerable community in Nepal
Wānaka charity marks decade of helping vulnerable community in Nepal
Wānaka locals are celebrating 10 years of fundraising for an international cause close to their hearts.
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Ready to have a ball
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Ready to have a ball
Hāwea Flat School is making it rain golf balls to help raise funds for their swimming pool.
Wānaka outdoor institution to consolidate shops
Wānaka outdoor institution to consolidate shops
Racers Edge Wānaka owners are closing one of their stores as they gear up for bigger and better plans.
Hatchery tipped as way to restore stocks
Hatchery tipped as way to restore stocks
A groundbreaking independent science report has confirmed that establishing a hatchery to rear and release juvenile salmon is the most effective way to restore the sea-run salmon population and...
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Council draws line at E-motorbikes
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Council draws line at E-motorbikes
Waitaki District Council recently reminded the community that motorbikes, electric or petrol-powered, are not permitted on council’s parks, reserves, tracks or the Alps 2 Ocean (A2O) trail.
Waitaki District Council working to deliver final plan
Waitaki District Council working to deliver final plan
A final Water Services Delivery Plan will be put to Waitaki District Councillors for approval next week, following a final public water services workshop.
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School still waiting for car parking support
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School still waiting for car parking support
Nearly a year after a plea was made for an "urgent" parking solution around Hampden School, bureaucratic hold-ups are still frustrating principal Matt Hannagan.
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Building trialling ‘serious’ seagull deterrent
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Building trialling ‘serious’ seagull deterrent
Oamaru businesses may soon have a "serious option" to keep seagulls off their roofs.
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University geology graduate hired to fix ‘outdated’ labels
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University geology graduate hired to fix ‘outdated’ labels
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new recruit.
Origami symbolise peace, remembrance
Origami symbolise peace, remembrance
August 6 and 9 this year marked 80 years since the United States’ atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, events one Kakanui woman is determined to ensure are remembered.
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Concern rising council costs could force precinct closures
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Concern rising council costs could force precinct closures
Donna Demente, artist and founder of the Grainstore Gallery, one of the first tourist attractions in the Harbour St precinct, says her "cavern of curiosities" is at imminent threat of closure due...
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Wetland accessibility improved
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Wetland accessibility improved
A new concrete path and handrails installed by a group of dedicated locals at the Kurow Wetlands will enable better accessibility to the conservation area.
Dozens turn out to encourage students into career pathways
Dozens turn out to encourage students into career pathways
Many brought candy, some brought gadgets, a couple brought cute dogs and one brought a pair of stuffed wallabies, but all’s fair in the fight to recruit the next generation of talent at the annual...
Restaurateurs ‘thrilled’ by recognition
Restaurateurs ‘thrilled’ by recognition
Oamaru’s Cucina restaurant has a new accessory — a Cuisine Good Food Award "Hat".
Bus services key focus for candidates
Bus services key focus for candidates
A total of 23 people have put their hats in the ring to stand for election to the Otago Regional Council, with two candidates up for the North Otago-based Moeraki Constituency.
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Opposition as 1080 drop proceeds
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Opposition as 1080 drop proceeds
An 80-tonne drop of 1080 pellets began on Stewart Island/Rakiura yesterday, as opponents say the operation has been bulldozed through and will cause long-term harm.