Friday, September 9, 2016
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A leading Otago athlete is making the most of a change in scenery.

Challenge Wanaka winner Dougal Allan has recently moved with his young family to Oamaru.

And he says the shift in pace is ticking all the boxes.


Thursday, September 8, 2016

A North Otago school is staging its yearly production in the Oamaru Opera House for the first time in the school's history.

Pembroke School pupils are busy rehearsing their show, called Heaven's Above.

It's inspired by the cluster of stars known to Maori as Matariki.


Wednesday, September 7, 2016

The Victorian Precinct in Oamaru is set to benefit from a joint venture between Tourism Waitaki and the Civic Trust.

A full Victoriana experience is being developed, and it will give visitors a taste of what Oamaru was like in a bygone era.


Tuesday, September 6, 2016

A celebration of skin art has been held in Oamaru, at the annual Tattooed and Proud show.

People from all over the South Island attended the event to share inked artworks adorning their bodies.

And organisers say it's a great way to bring like-minded people together.


Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Oamaru's popularity is on the rise.

Figures commissioned by the Waitaki Council show the North Otago town is potentially the place to be.

Its Mayor is welcoming the findings and rolling out the red carpet to investors.


Tuesday, August 16, 2016

An Oamaru horse trainer has recieved one of the highest accolades at the Otago Harness Racing Awards.

The racing industry has been in his blood for many years, and winning awards isn't a recipe for slackening off the pace.