Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Passion for heritage still burns

‘‘Celebrating where you live in your own time — everyone should do that,’’ Helen Stead says. The woman who started the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations...

Dedicated vigil results in composition of lunar eclipse

A dedicated Oamaru photographer settled in for the long haul last week to capture the total lunar eclipse, or blood moon. Pen-y-bryn Lodge owner James...

Dishing out happiness, lollies

Change of gear at bike shop

After 10 years of guiding cyclists around Waitaki trails, Cycle Ventures has changed gears. Oamaru man Rob Connolly has split his business in two, separating...
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Loch Laird liquor ban again ‘huge success’

A liquor ban to stop bad behaviour at a popular Waitaki Valley camping ground has been a ‘‘huge success’’ for the second consecutive year. The...

Duntroon School’s equestrian course clear winner

Nobody can accuse Duntroon School pupils of horsing around for no good reason. During every morning tea and lunch break for the past few months,...

Area’s cultural significance focus of project

Te Runanga o Moeraki is braiding together the cultural significance of the Waitaki Valley. The runanga is undertaking a massive Whiria Te Waitaki Project, restoring...

Mower racing always popular

Fancy racing around on a lawn mower? How about blowing up a car motor? After Covid-19 forced its cancellation last year, the Kurow Kruisers...

Irrigation upgrade under way

Otematata Golf Club volunteers are ensuring the longevity of the greens. The club is giving its irrigation system an upgrade for the first time in...

Time at ‘Mail’ less of a job, more of a pleasure

Ashley Smyth, after a stint as acting bureau chief and editor, says goodbye to the Oamaru Mail — again. On May 14, 2020, not only...

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