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Affected parties unite to avoid trouble

Concerned parties hope to curb bad behaviour of camping ground patrons in and around Otematata...

Affected parties unite to avoid trouble

Community groups, emergency services and young people are combining this year in an attempt to avoid trouble breaking out in and around Otematata again this Labour Weekend.

Heating systems prove expensive

The Oamaru Opera House. Photo by Gerard O'Brien.

Heating systems prove expensive

The Opera House in Oamaru has exceeded its projected use and income for the first year of operation after a $10.3 million redevelopment, but recorded a higher-than-expected loss because of problems with its heating system.

Big turnout of candidates quizzed on rates

Big turnout of candidates quizzed on rates

Rates was the favourite topic of 22 candidates for the Waitaki District Council who attended an election meeting in Oamaru on Saturday.

Climbing aboard Alps 2 Ocean deal

Mackenzie Mayor John O'Neill (right) and Waitaki Mayor Alex Familton sign a $2.75 million...

Climbing aboard Alps 2 Ocean deal

An agreement which guarantees a $2.75 million government grant for the Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail through the Mackenzie and Waitaki districts was signed on Friday at Twizel.

Councillor makes last-minute decision to withdraw

The Waitaki District Council's longest-serving councillor, Struan Munro, has made a last-minute decision not to seek re-election in the Ahuriri ward.

Rates paid by farmers main topic at candidates' forum

Farmers' rates rises were the hot topic at a public forum for Waitaki mayoralty and Corriedale ward candidates held on Wednesday night at Five Forks.

Councillor withdraws

Waitaki district councillor Rod Bidois has withdrawn his nomination for next month's local body elections.

Study forces rethink of Waitaki power project

Geological issues have led to a rethink of a proposed major new power scheme on the lower Waitaki River.

Holiday disorder move initiated

Oamaru young people are attempting to stop problems occurring in the Waitaki Valley, particularly at Otematata, again this Labour Weekend holidays.

WDC: Mayoral candidates

What do the candidates in the 2010 Waitaki District Council election stand for? The Otago Daily Times has given all nominees the opportunity to answer two questions.

WDC: Council candidates

What do the candidates in the 2010 Waitaki District Council election stand for? The Otago Daily Times has given all nominees the opportunity to answer two questions.

Staff helping out up north

Six staff and volunteers from the Waitaki District Council have gone to Christchurch to help with the ongoing relief effort from the earthquake, which hit the Canterbury area over a week ago, and its aftershocks.

Efforts earn recognition

The Waitaki District Council has received national recognition for its community safety work.

Cloth nappy subsidy likely

More babies could be wearing cloth nappies if the Waitaki District Council adopts a scheme aimed at reducing the number of disposable nappies dumped in its landfills.

Clutha cycleway gets $2.75m boost

A formal agreement which will secure $2.75 million in Government money for the Alps to Ocean cycleway has been approved by the Waitaki District Council.

Trees at reservoir danger, to be felled

Trees in a Waitaki District Council plantation will be felled urgently because of the risk to the public after high wind earlier this week.

Council may get business analyst

A business analyst could be appointed by the Waitaki District Council to provide tighter estimates of the cost of projects and investigate savings.

Candidates meet again

Waitaki mayoral and council candidates have been called to another public meeting - this time a joint venture between North Otago Grey Power and the North Otago Ratepayers' Association.

Protesters block road to Teschemakers chapel

A tractor and two vehicles yesterday block road access to the chapel (background) at the former...

Protesters block road to Teschemakers chapel

Dunedin's Holy Name Parish might contravene the Waitaki District Council's district plan if an attempt is made to remove the altar from the Teschemakers chapel, district councillor Peter Garvan says.

40,000 might use Alps to Ocean cycleway annually

40,000 might use Alps to Ocean cycleway annually

The Alps to Ocean cycleway which will wind through North Otago and the Mackenzie Basin could eventually attract more than 40,000 visitors a year, a report says.

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