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Waitaki Whitestone Geopark: New Zealand's First UNESCO Global Geopark

Published on 25 May 2023

The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has officially been designated as New Zealand's first and Australasia’s only UNESCO Global Geopark.

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Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail survey reveals positive economic impact

Published on 25 May 2023

The A2O Cycle Trail, one of Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand, has received the highest number of survey responses from Trail users compared to the other Great Rides, and has been credited as a major driver of economic growth in the region,

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Approval for extension to Brewery leased area

Published on 22 May 2023

Scott's Brewery in Oamaru has received approval for 10m extension to its leased area to enable landscaping, fencing and safety improvements.

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Enviroschools students share aroha and kaupapa with their communities

Published on 17 May 2023

Combined efforts from Waitaki Enviro-students and teachers, the Student Volunteer Army and community volunteers saw 1083 natives planted around Lake Middleton in Ōhau.

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Award-winning AF8 Roadshow coming to Oamaru

Published on 10 May 2023

AF8 [Alpine Fault magnitude 8], in collaboration with leading earthquake scientists and Emergency Management Otago, is bringing the award-winning AF8 Roadshow to Oamaru.

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Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail repair and resilience works have commenced

Published on 09 May 2023

Repair works have begun on sections of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, which suffered significant damage during the July and August 2022 storms and flooding.

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Celebrating Oamaru’s iconic Penguin Entertainers Club

Published on 08 May 2023

Two of Council’s cultural facilities – the Oamaru Opera House and Waitaki District Archive - are partnering up with Oamaru’s renowned Penguin Entertainers Club during New Zealand Music Month to celebrate the club’s contribution to the local music scene, which spans more than three decades.

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Helen Algar to retire from Board of Waitaki District Health Services

Published on 05 May 2023

Waitaki District Health Services Ltd (WDHS) is saddened to announce the pending retirement of Helen Algar QSM from its Board at the end of June. Ms Algar has been a long-standing Board member having served for over 10 years and is currently the Board Chair.

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Council hears submissions on the Interim Speed Management Plan

Published on 04 May 2023

At a Waitaki District Council hearing this week, Elected Members considered verbal and written submissions received in response to the public consultation on the ‘Safer speeds around schools’ Interim Speed Management Plan.

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Council agrees on new Strategic Framework

Published on 02 May 2023

At a meeting on 26 April, Waitaki District Council agreed its updated Strategic Framework for the current triennium, setting out the outcomes and strategic priorities the Council is seeking to achieve over this term.

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