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Kelp used as creative medium
Artist Judith Lofley believes in the Jacques Costeau saying — ‘‘the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever’’.
All good pets go to heaven, blessed
Oamaru and Maheno pets are blessed. St Luke’s and St Andrew’s Anglican Churches held special pet blessing services on Sunday. St Luke’s vicar Rev Andrea McDougall (pictured) was at both services and said she blessed about 15 animals.
Mini quick, nimble and balanced
It was inevitable that electrification would find its way into John Cooper Works (JCW) performance models, bastions of traditional British performance models.
Winning space and comfort
At is has in previous versions, the ‘‘Limited’’ is still the luxury standard bearer in the top selling RAV4 range SUV, Toyota’s most popular passenger vehicle globally, and poised for another sales surge when all new version arrives here in 2026.
Wildfire win away from booking spot in playoffs
An important win in a rivalry game puts Waitaki Girls’ High School on the brink of a playoff appearance.
New role ‘exciting, challenging’
Former vice-chairman Robert Roodnat was elected the new chairman of Waitaki Multicultural on May 1. Oamaru Mail reporter Jules Chin spoke to Mr Roodnat to find out what has been happening at the organisation that supports people of more than 50 different ethnicities throughout the district and organises a range of activities, social gatherings and community events celebrating diversity.
Water plan not up to scratch, says DIA
The looming threat of a government ‘‘specialist’’ being parachuted in to decide how to set up Waitaki’s water services has been labelled a case of ‘‘local democracy done poorly’’.
We customise treatment to ease your pain The Foot Place
Are you suffering from foot, ankle, knee or hip pain? This can significantly impact daily life.
Rates rises must be reigned in
I’m sick of getting to a stage where we retirees (and other types of rate-paying households) are getting to the point where we can no longer afford to live in our homes.
Gull deterrence reminder
The Waitaki District Council is reminding building owners in Oamaru it is time to gull-proof roofs before the breeding season.