Brendon McMahon

5 days ago | odt.co.nz | Brendon McMahon

A vehicle apparently being driven at speed hit a railway level crossing alarm post in Oamaru today, knocking it out of the ground. The vehicle, an older Holden V8, hit the Thames St crossing equipment head-on about 2.20pm, dislodging the post’s concrete base, carrying it forward on to the level crossing. Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers, local police, and KiwiRail staff were quickly on the scene.

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Brendon McMahon

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoThe retiring Mayor of Waitaki, Gary Kircher, has called time on his four-term mayoralty, describing the last two terms as "really challenging". Mr Kircher ruled out a fifth term yesterday . He said knowing he would be 65 at the end of another term if he returned this October had driven his decision to go. "It’s been really challenging the last two terms.

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Brendon McMahon

The long-standing Mayor of Waitaki, Gary Kircher, has announced he will not seek re-election. Mr Kircher made the announcement this morning on social media after growing speculation about his future plans. "After much thought and discussion with those close to me, I’ve decided that I won’t be standing for Mayor in this year’s election. "Since first being elected Mayor in 2013, I’ve given this role my all.

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Brendon McMahon

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoThe Waitaki District Council has granted resource consent to Hato Hone St John for a new Oamaru ambulance and training base on semi-rural land at Weston. Work on the new station is expected to start in the 2026 financial year. Hato Hone St John Oamaru area committee chairwoman Maria Dickie said a Weston family had donated a 0.4ha block at 4 Weston Rd, just off State Highway 1.

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Brendon McMahon

Sunday, 13 April 2025 You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoOamaru hosted the Lions 202J District Convention last weekend, attended by 133 representatives from 33 clubs covering as far south as Milton and north to Rakaia. District governor Derek Wardell, of Oamaru, said the three-day convention at the Oamaru Club included their AGM, remembrance for past members and a rededication to their work.