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• Restoration of WBHS hall hailed

  The restoration of the ‘‘heart’’ of Waitaki Boys’ High School was celebrated last week.

• Driver on ‘long road’ to recovery after crash

  A truck driver airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition following a crash north of Hampden has five fractures on one side of his body and his family has been left asking for financial help.

• Selection for international event ‘a big step up’

  Paddy Spillane will represent the South at an international event this year.

• Man charged over assault

  Police arrested a man after an alleged assault ‘‘during a professional meeting’’ last week.

• ‘Something different’ on offer

  A chance to enjoy ‘‘great food’’ and dress in traditional costume will all be part of the Oamaru Chinese Association celebrations of the Chinese New Year next weekend.

• Junior tournament being revived

  North Otago Tennis is bringing back its junior open this weekend.

• Hirst full of praise for Open winner

  Despite less than perfect summer conditions in Oamaru, North Otago tennis still put on a show.

• Fonterra extending organic business

  North Otago farmers are being invited to go organic with Fonterra’s organic business now inviting applications from farmers in the South Island for the first time.

• Council cuts event

  Oamaru families will have to find their own New Year’s Eve entertainment this year, after the Waitaki District Council opted not to hold annual celebrations to cut costs.

• Vanished World gets new look

  Vanished World Centre has received a face-lift.

Featured documents

• Winter rabbit blitz planned

  Rabbit numbers are climbing in Moeraki, but it may not be until winter when serious poisoning is carried out....

• Evidence mounting that fluoridation is unsafe

  I strongly disagree with the opinion of Raveneel Chand in last week’s Oamaru Mail....

• Rabbit control requires team effort

  Steps to address Moeraki’s rabbit problem need to be more communal, resident Ciaran Keogh says....

• Sightings of wallabies on the rise

  WALLABY sightings have extended across Otago to near Lake Wakatipu and the Southland border in the past year, a new report from the Otago Regional Council shows....

• Poultry joins biosececurity agreement

  The Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand (Pianz) joined the Government Industry Agreement for Biosecurity Readiness and Response (GIA) in a signing ceremony on June 21 attended by Biosecurity Minister Hon Damien O’Connor and senior representatives of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)....

• Couple at loss over rabbit infestation

  If the dry was not enough for sheep farmers Ross and Jo Hay to contend with, they have another battle on their hands in the form of the furry, four-legged kind....

• Forrester Heights’ ‘intrinsic value’ stressed

  It was heartbreaking to read the responses from Alex Parmley and Gary Kircher in last week’s Oamaru Mail regarding Forrester Heights. The area forms the backdrop to our unique harbour and lies in front of the lookout where there is the best view of the stunning waterfront. What is tragic is that...

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• No lack of opportunities in South

  East Otago born and bred Rowena Davenport thrives on a challenge. The new chief executive of law firm Gallaway Cook Allan talks to Sally Rae about stepping outside her comfort zone....