Jules Chin

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'Priceless' medal found at Oamaru recycling centre

4 days ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoThe mystery of a "priceless" medal found at the Oamaru recycling centre and given to the family of a World War 2 soldier has partly been solved. It began when Oamaru genealogist Faye Ormandy found a soldier’s army belt at the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park shop last November. She began to trace its origins, including that of two medals attached dating to 1904 and 1921.
Exhibition made possible by bequest

4 days ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoForrester Gallery has an exhibit of new and contemporary works that reflect the "wider diversity" of the Waitaki District, thanks to a bequest. Former deputy principal of Waitaki Girls’ High School and Forrester Gallery volunteer Margery Uttley, who died last year made a bequest that has financed a collection of "modern works" in a new exhibition titled "Redefining Space".
Third theatre coming as business booms

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoBusiness is booming and a third theatre is being developed at Oamaru’s Riviera Cinema. Since taking over in June last year, the cinema’s owners, husband and wife team Chris and Grace Rottenberry, had their biggest opening during the first weekend of this school holidays. The Riviera at present operates two screens: one theatre seats 78 and the other 58.
Work ‘finally’ begins to aid overfull school

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

Glenavy School has had a burgeoning roll due to immigration for dairy farming over the last four years. As a result it ‘‘finally’’ has new ‘‘modernised and upgraded’’ buildings for teaching and learning support.
New principal a dab hand

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoSarah Caldwell is the new principal of Duntroon School. After 35 years of teaching, stepping up as principal at Duntroon is a first for her. "I’m excited ... I’ve had time now to step into it, so it’s been a really good transition."Mrs Caldwell said a top priority in her role was forging relationships across the school community.
Bugle player honoured for long service

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoAn Oamaru man who has played the bugle at Oamaru Anzac commemorations for 60 years and at Hakataramea for 37 years, has been honoured this year. Andrew Hayes received a special presentation at the dawn service at Hakataramea, attended by family and friends. Mr Hayes said he was "surprised" his family were there to support his achievement — but it was not the first time.
Aiming to nurture a ‘supportive village’

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

The new Waitaki Multicultural community connector is passionate about creating a "supportive village" for new Waitaki residents. Justyna Miller, who has been involved with the group for several years, is now in the formal role as a facilitator and says creating a "supportive village" for migrants and people new to the district is vital. Waitaki Multicultural is a non-profit organisation which aims to aid and support migrants and newcomers to settle successfully.
Principal settling in at ‘thriving’ school

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoSarah Caldwell is the new principal of Duntroon School. After 35 years of teaching, stepping up as principal at Duntroon is a first for her. "I’m excited ... I’ve had time now to step into it, so it’s been a really good transition."Mrs Caldwell said a top priority in her role was forging relationships across the school community.
Whitestone’s Monte Cristo wins top award

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoWhitestone Cheese cleaned up at the NZ Champions of Cheese awards, paying tribute to one half of the instigators of the business. Monte Cristo was named the champion of champions and cheesemaker Jonathan Emerson named champion cheesemaker at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards in Hamilton. The business was started in 1987 by Bob and Sue Berry. Mrs Berry died last month.
Oamaru cheese cream of the crop

1 week ago | odt.co.nz | Jules Chin

Friday, 2 May 2025 You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. RegionsNorth OtagoCream of the crop - a sheep milk cheddar made in Oamaru has been named New Zealand's best cheese. Whitestone Cheese's Monte Cristo was the champion of champions and cheesemaker Jonathon Emerson named champion cheesemaker at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards in Hamilton last night.