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North OtagoMay 20

Ceremony marks start on bridges

The politicians and the people agree - a traditional ceremony yesterday to mark the start of construction of two new concrete bridges worth $18.5 million across the Waitaki River was historic, significant, momentous and eagerly anticipated.
Ceremony marks start on bridges
Ceremony marks start on bridges
North OtagoFebruary 22

Bridge spans to be feature

Two sections of the historic 132-year-old Kurow twin bridges will be preserved for public display once the bridges are replaced with modern structures later this year.
North OtagoDecember 30

Race day a winner as rain blows away

A large crowd turned out to enjoy a flutter, a drop of Waitaki Valley wine and lashings of strawberries and cream under bright sunshine at the annual Kurow races yesterday. Organisers acknowledged they were fortunate with the weather.
Race day a winner as rain blows away
Race day a winner as rain blows away
NewsAugust 7

Bridges verdict in September

A decision about when a project to replace the 132-year-old twin bridges between Kurow and Hakataramea will get funding will not be made until September, according to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
North OtagoJanuary 20

Replica RWC is back

Kurow's replica Rugby World Cup trophy is back atop the hay bales on the town's main street after it was vandalised during the weekend.
North OtagoNovember 15

Bridge finance issue pits council against MP

A row has broken out between the Waimate District Council and Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean over whether funding will be available to start building twin bridges across the Waitaki River at Kurow next financial year.
Bridge finance issue pits council against MP
Bridge finance issue pits council against MP
North OtagoNovember 14

Bridges closed after scouring found

The twin bridges over the Waitaki River between Kurow and Hakataramea on State Highway 82 were closed last night for safety reasons after scouring was found around a pile.
Bridges closed after scouring found
Bridges closed after scouring found
North OtagoNovember 11

Bridges will close at night

The closing of the twin bridges across the Waitaki River between Kurow and Hakataramea at night has been extended.
North OtagoOctober 5

Funds come through for new bridges

Funding has been approved to replace the 131-year-old twin bridges between Hakataramea and Kurow and work on two-lane bridges will start next year, Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean said yesterday.
Funds come through for new bridges
Funds come through for new bridges
North OtagoSeptember 28

Bridge vote threat

"No Bridge No Vote" is a message delivered to all 121 of Parliament's MPs by Waimate Mayor John Coles on behalf of the Waitaki Bridges Lobby Group, which is pushing for urgent replacement of the twin bridges across the Waitaki River between Kurow and Hakataramea.
Bridge vote threat
Bridge vote threat
CanterburySeptember 14

Loss of bridges feared

Kurow and Hakataramea communities fear if either of the twin bridges across the Waitaki River between their communities is knocked out by flooding, it could take two to three years to restore the link with a new bridge.
North OtagoSeptember 1

Kurow stacks up for local Cup hero McCaw

A large hay bale stack bearing the image of one of Kurow's favourite sons has been erected in the township ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Kurow stacks up for local Cup hero McCaw
Kurow stacks up for local Cup hero McCaw
North OtagoAugust 17

Bridges lobby group formed

A pressure group has been set up to push for two new bridges across the Waitaki River between Kurow and Hakataramea, amid fears they could drop down the priority list partly because of reconstruction needed in Christchurch after the earthquakes.
Bridges lobby group formed
Bridges lobby group formed
North OtagoAugust 17

From viticulture to irrigation

After spending five years turning a former Kurow fruit orchard into a vineyard and winery, Murray Turner has moved on to fresh fields.
CanterburyMay 11

Bridges to close for work

The twin bridges on State Highway 82 between Kurow and Hakataramea will close for two days next week, the third closure this year.
North OtagoApril 27

Ideas to develop area wanted

People living in Kurow and its surrounding area are invited to have their say on the future of the town, at a public meeting on Saturday.
Ideas to develop area wanted
Ideas to develop area wanted
NationalMarch 22

Families enjoying Kurow break

All Grace Astle wanted for her sixth birthday was fish and chips for tea. But takeaways were off the menu on February 22 - the day of the Christchurch earthquake - as what started off as a normal day for the Astle family turned into anything but.
Families enjoying Kurow break
Families enjoying Kurow break
North OtagoMarch 14

Bridge debris proving hard to extract

Debris wrapped around some of the 20 piers supporting the 129-year-old twin bridges between Kurow and Hakataramea is proving hard to remove.
Bridge debris proving hard to extract
Bridge debris proving hard to extract
North OtagoMarch 11

Town in for spruce-up if group gets its way

Smartening up Kurow is the aim of a group of three local people who plan to organise a public meeting next month to involve the community in planning for its future development.
North OtagoFebruary 25

Twin bridges temporarily closed

The twin bridges over the Waitaki River between Kurow and Hakataramea will be temporarily closed today to allow vegetation to be removed from around the piers.
North OtagoOctober 31

Best of friends

Kurow went to the dogs on Saturday - and the lambs, goats and ponies.
Best of friends
Best of friends
North OtagoOctober 1

Plan to extend Whalan Lodge

Whalan Lodge Trust is appealing to the Upper Waitaki district organisations for funds to help it extend the Whalan Lodge home for the elderly in Kurow.
North OtagoJuly 9

After 125 years, St John still relies on volunteers

When Graham Hill became involved with St John Waitaki in Kurow, he never thought he would still be there 39 years later.
After 125 years, St John still relies on volunteers
After 125 years, St John still relies on volunteers
North OtagoMay 16

Restoration plan afoot

At the eastern end of Kurow is the distinctive St Alban's Vicarage, one of the town's landmark buildings. Sally Rae learns about the Kurow Victorian Preservation Group's ambitious plans for the building.
Restoration plan afoot
Restoration plan afoot
North OtagoNovember 3

Pets on parade in Kurow

The inaugural parade, which will become an annual event, attracted about 60 children and a wide range of pets.
Pets on parade in Kurow
Pets on parade in Kurow