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Tuesday 19th November, 2019
The last of five little blue penguins taken into care in Oamaru has finally been released.
The birds were taken to the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony's rehabilitation centre a month ago, having been found covered in oil.
Monday 18th November, 2019
Oamaru's annual Victorian Heritage Celebrations started last Thursday and were in full swing over the weekend.
"Wheels" were the theme for this year's celebration of how things were during the reign of Queen Victoria.
Monday 11th November, 2019
Armistice Day was commemorated throughout Otago, Southland and Canterbury today.
Gathering took place in towns such as Ashburton, Oamaru and even the tiny township of Otama just north of Gore.
Tuesday 05th November, 2019
Maheno School held its Annual Pet Day recently, featuring the same judge its had for the last 53 years.
Eighty five-year-old, Ray Lawrence, has judged the event since 1966 but says, he still enjoys the occasion.
Tuesday 29th October, 2019
Around 10,000 specators attended the annual Waimate 50 car racing event north of Oamaru over labour Weekend.
Thanks to the hard work of 200 volunteers, this year's event saw more teams, more days and more race categories than ever.
Tuesday 29th October, 2019
Parishioners were set to gather for a final Presbyterian service at Papakaio Presbyterian Church, northwest of Oamaru on Sunday.
The service would mark the end of 125 years of Presbyterian worship at the church.
Friday 25th October, 2019
Oamaru could soon be the monarch butterfly capital of New Zealand.
A newly formed group called Friends of the Monarch Butterfly say the first step is to grow more swan plants and nectar plants around the town.
Monday 21st October, 2019
A crowd of nearly 500 people ran five kilometres around Oamaru's racecourse while being pelted with various shades of coloured powder along the way.
The Rainbow Run is now in its seventh year, and each time raises funds for a good cause.
Tuesday 15th October, 2019
Last Friday saw woolhandlers competing at the Waimate Spring Shears event drawing both pros and amateurs from around the region.
Judge Amber Casserly says the best of the competitors had judges struggling to find fault with their woolhandling technique.
Thursday 26th September, 2019
As part of a movement to bring more vibrancy and vitality to Oamaru's CBD, local businesses have joined forces to launch a campaign to re-engage shoppers.
Named "Shoptober", the month-long event aims to get consumers shopping in Oamaru first, before going online or taking a trip to nearby cities.