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CONSULTATION URGED: Warren Crawford, Waitaki Ratepayers and Concerned Citizens chairman, says the public should be consulted on the Waitaki District Council's land status clarification bill.
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Land battle looms

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Waitaki Ratepayers and Concerned Citizens chairman Warren Crawford says the group will strongly oppose any plans to clarify the status of the new Forrester Heights sub-division. This follows public notification of plans to introduce a local bill into Parliament, which the Waitaki District Council  is promoting to seek clarification on the...

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LEGAL WRANGLE: Access to the Kakanui Camping Ground is a key factor in the ongoing dispute between owner Allan Jones and the Waitaki District Council

Objections ludicrous: owner

Kakanui Camping Ground owner Allan Jones says submissions against his resource consent application are "ludicrous".

Tall cyclist: The soon-to-be steampunked cyclist who will sit aboard his penny farthing bike at the Friendly Bay Carnivale site. Photo: Jacquie Webby.

Old cycle an eye-catcher

Oamaru's Friendly Bay Carnivale penny farthing cycle and rider are bound to capture the eye when they are finally installed at their new home.

TOP BRASS: David Wilson (right) meets Auckland City Mayor Len Brown as part of the wheelman's ride between Stewart Island and Cape Reinga. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Spirited ride almost over

Oamaru wheelman David Wilson is approaching the final legs of his Stewart Island to Cape Reinga ride aboard his faithful penny farthing Pioneer Spirit.

PRIZE PENGUIN: Prem Nath with the Oamaru stone penguin trophy, which will be presented to members of the top team at the Chartered Clubs New Zealand Men's Bowls tournament.

Bowlers snap up motels

No Vacancy signs will be up across Oamaru next week with almost every accommodation site booked out for the Chartered Clubs New Zealand Men's Bowls tournament.

Rural

Celebration of Art Deco

A celebration of art deco: The 12th annual Ranfurly Art Deco festival will be held on February 24,25 and 26 in the township. PHOTO: Supplied. 
Art deco aficionados will find lots to entertain them at the annual Ranfurly Art Deco Festival, to be held from February 24 to 26. Contribute Have your say

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Sport

McCaw returns to hometown

Favoured so: (From left) Cal Reid, Richie McCaw, Former Coach of Ritchie Brian McCone and Kurow Rugby Club president Hamish Thomson PHOTO/Tania Anderson All Black's captain Richie McCaw returned to his hometown yesterday to meet young fans, sign autographs and thank his many dedicated supporters. Contribute Have your say

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Will you make any New Year's resoloutions?

This poll ended on 06 January 2012.

Yes and I'll stick to them

21%

Yes but I'll probably break them

10%

Nope

67%

This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.

Life & Style

Travel: Up a lazy river

At Tubairata village we are introduced to Fijian customs, such as drinking kava, and enjoying lunch with our village hosts. Photo / Supplied Expatriate Fijian Anendra Singh returns to see how his homeland is faring, and discovers he can no longer stand the heat Have your say

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