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$2m injection for Oamaru centre

Oamaru · Oamaru

$2m injection for Oamaru centre

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Otago Community Trust grants manager Sue Stewart shakes hands with Waitaki Event Centre Trust chairman Kevin Malcolm after pledging a further $2 million to the Network Waitaki Event Centre last week. PHOTO: NIC DUFF The Network Waitaki Event Centre has received a $2 million injection.Read Article

Oamaru artist wows judges for second time

Oamaru · Oamaru

Oamaru artist wows judges for second time

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Tracey Vickers, a finalist in the World of Wearable Arts (Wow) again, in her Herbert studio. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON North Otago-based artist and furniture designer Tracey Vickers has wowed the judges again and placed as a finalist in the World of Wearable Arts Awards (Wow) for the second time.Read Article

Bits and Bridles - Harnesslink

Horse Racing · Oamaru

Bits and Bridles - Harnesslink

The 60th running of the Kurow Cup will be raced at Oamaru on the 17th August. Despite it’s name, the race has been held at Kurow just twice. It ran there in the first two years of it’s inception – 1965 and 1966 and has been run at Oamaru ever since. In the early years Ted Lowe carved out a very good record in the feature, owning the winners Leldon (1972), Ariemore (1981), Portfolio (1982) and Samson (1985). Ashburton trainer John Morrison has wo…Read Article

Council to sell hangar to NZ Airline Academy

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A New Zealand Airline Academy plane that was destroyed at the Oamaru Airport after a severe weather event in May last year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED After the loss of four aircraft in one year due to severe weather, the New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA) has "finally" received council approval for a new hangar.Oamaru · Oamaru Read Article

Heating grants could be lost

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Some Oamaru households could lose access to free insulation and heating. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH Changes to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) Warmer Kiwi Homes grants may mean some Oamaru and Palmerston households will lose access to free insulation and heating.Oamaru · Oamaru Read Article

Wait times, stressed staff, and noise highlighted

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The Oamaru Public Library and Council Service Centre. PHOTO: JULES CHIN Long wait times, "stressed" staff and no privacy are some of the negative public reactions to the recent shift of council services to the Oamaru Public Library.Oamaru · Oamaru Read Article

Youth council, students get in behind beach cleanup

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Oamaru high school pupils and Waitaki Youth councillors pick up rubbish for Matariki. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The Waitaki Youth Council rallied together with students from Waitaki Girls’ High School, Waitaki Boys’ High School, St Kevin’s College and passionate community members last week for a successful Matariki Beach Cleanup.Oamaru · Oamaru Read Article

No plans for new 5G towers, providers say

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A 5G cell tower at the KiwiRail property near Eden St, Oamaru. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON Opponents of controversial 5G telecommunications technology can relax slightly, after it was revealed none of the main mobile providers have plans to build new cell towers in Oamaru.Oamaru · Oamaru Read Article

Opening ceremony held for third cinema

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Chris Rottenberry and Grace Rottenberry hold daughter Mia, 2, at the first screening in the newly refurbished cinema. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED The curtains have been pulled on the third screening room at The Riviera Cinema in Oamaru after it had its first public screening last week.Oamaru · Oamaru Read Article

Innovative approach to projects recognised

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Oamaru Steam and Rail general manager Harry Andrew holds his Paul Dillicar Memorial Trophy for Innovation, as he stands inside the DM railcar he is building for Oamaru. PHOTO: JULES CHIN Oamaru’s own railway man, Harry Andrew, received the Paul Dillicar Award for Innovation at the recent Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand (FRONZ) awards night.Oamaru · Oamaru Read Article

Steampunk Festival gets $10k boost to support growth

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Promotion of Oamaru’s Steampunk Festival has been given a $10,000 boost to bring in more people. Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment...Oamaru · Oamaru Read Article

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