THE GLORY IN THEIR EYES: The Nurses of the Great War A talk by Ron Palenski Who were these courageous women who left hearth and home to undertake rigorous training and then face the horrors of suffering and death at the Front? Hospital ships Maheno and Marama were a godsend Continue Reading
Meet the Candidates
Grey Power North Otago is once again organising a Meet the Candidates gathering before this year’s general election. There are six candidates standing for the Waitaki seat — Jacqui Dean (National), the sitting MP, Zelie Allan (Labour), Alex Familton (NZ First), Kevin Neill (Opportunities), Patrick Wall (Green) and Hessel Van Continue Reading
Oamaru Telegram Issue 357
Phone scammers – Please be aware – Even if they have your name, number and address, all this could be found online. Never give any account and personal details. Some may even ask you to change things on your computer – DO NOT!. Best to hang up and call your Continue Reading
Oamaru breakwater are to be closed in evenings
Following concerns raised during a recent Seven Sharp screening about people walking on the Oamaru breakwater to view Oamaru’s blue penguins, it has been decided to consider the closure of the breakwater in the evenings. Acting Chief Executive Neil Jorgensen says the number of people going on the breakwater in Continue Reading
Young Newcomers Crew!
If you’re new to Oamaru, or its home to you but want to meet new people, come on down to Scotts Brewery for some drinks and friendly faces. Waitaki Newcomers Network is starting the Young Newcomer’s Crew on the 18th of August – it will run every Friday from then Continue Reading
Lions Notice
The Lions club of North Otago is once again sponsoring a Special Needs Pool Party with the support of the Waitaki Aquatic Centre. This is to be held at the Aquatic Centre on the 2nd September 2017 from 6pm till 7.30pm. This will be our 10th pool party that we Continue Reading