Indoor Recreation Centre Feasibility Report In September 2016, Council commissioned Sport Otago to prepare a report to identify future district-wide sports and recreational needs and prepare a feasibility study for a possible indoor recreation centre. In preparing the report, Sport Otago have engaged with sporting codes and stakeholders in Waitaki, Continue Reading
Tell us what’s happening with blue cod in your backyard
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is developing a National Blue Cod Strategy, and to do this we want people to tell us what’s happening with blue cod in their area. MPI Inshore Fisheries Manager Steve Halley says blue cod is a very important species. “It supports a high-value commercial Continue Reading
The Indoor Bowlers who represented North Otago
The Indoor Bowlers who represented North Otago in the Paterson Trophy held in Alexandra recently. The competition was won by Southland with 134.5pts followed by Otago 111.5, South Canterbury 102.5, South Otago 80.5, North Otago 62.5, and Central Otago 48.5.
Oamaru to host Swimming Otago 2017 Winter Series Regional Swimming Meet
Oamaru to host Swimming Otago 2017 Winter Series Regional Swimming MeetClose to 750 visitors from Swim Clubs from all over Otago will converge on Oamaru in July for the final in the Swimming Otago Winter Tri Series Swim Meet.Kerren Keach from Swimming Otago said, “The Waitaki Aquatic Centre was a Continue Reading
Indoor Bowls Champion Pair
Wally Strachan and Graham Arlidge (Awamoko), were the winners of the Champion of Champion pairs at Kurow, beating Stefan Robb and Diana Mcgregor(Eveline)12-11 in the final.
Maheno Students visit Fraser Island
A GROUP of students and parents led by the school principal arrived on the Fraser Coast from Maheno in New Zealand to pay respects. The group travelled to Australia to attend the unveiling of the commemorative plaque on the beach beside the wreck of the TSS Maheno on Fraser Island Continue Reading
Excelsior Petanque Club Championships 2017
Drawn mixed triples 1st – Eileen Berryman, Suzanne Tonkin & David Gardiner 2 wins + 8, 2nd – Mary Poulson, Myrel Parsons & Alec Clarke 1 win, 1 draw, 3rd – Ann Stone, Lesley Warren & Ian Buchanan 1 win, 1 draw -2, 4th – Colleen, Elizabeth McCone & Grahame Continue Reading
Public being asked for sport and recreation feedback
Sport Waitaki are asking the public to provide information on what sport and recreation facilities the district has and what changes, if any, they would like to see. Recreation Manager Erik van der Spek says a survey has been designed to gather this information and to seek feedback on whether Continue Reading
Successful day
We had a very successful day on Sunday. Eighty people participated in thirteen groups on one or more of the six walks we offered on the Herbert Forest Tracks. It was very encouraging to have eight family groups taking part. Most of the walkers came from North Otago, but we Continue Reading
Public being asked for sport and recreation feedback
Sport Waitaki are asking the public to provide information on what sport and recreation facilities the district has and what changes, if any, they would like to see. Recreation Manager Erik van der Spek says a survey has been designed to gather this information and to seek feedback on Continue Reading