A majestic RSVP for Oamaru Public Gardens 150th Published on 24 August 2026 The Oamaru Public Gardens mark their 150th anniversary later this year, and while the community will be invited along to celebrate the five star public garden – an invite was also extended to His Majesty King Charles III. Tagged as: , Media Releases
By-election schedule set for Ōamaru Ward vacancy Published on 19 August 2026 The by-election for the Ōamaru Ward seat left vacant by the passing of Councillor Jim Hopkins will take place on Friday 27 November 2026. Nominations for the vacant seat will open on Thursday 20 August 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
MyWaitaki, the new online portal for rates, requests and more Published on 18 August 2026 Viewing your rates, making applications, checking up on issues you’ve raised with Council, and making payments can now all be done from the comfort of your couch with your phone, tablet or laptop computer. Tagged as: , Media Releases
From response to repair: Waitaki exits 28-day Recovery Period Published on 17 August 2026 A milestone for the district as the focus shifts to repair, restoration and readiness for future weather events. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Switch your rates invoice to digital today Published on 14 August 2026 Waitaki District Council has launched an online form for ratepayers to switch to e-mail only invoices. This option has been available to ratepayers at their request in the past, but the new form allows them to the switch to e-mail invoices in minutes. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Citizenship Ceremony – 11 August 2026 Published on 12 August 2026 The fifth Citizenship Ceremony of the new triennium took place at Ōamaru Opera House on Tuesday afternoon.Mayor Mel Tavendale was joined by Councillors Sven Thelning, John McCone, Jeremy Holding and Deputy Mayor Rebecca Ryan to present citizenship certificates to twenty brand new New Zealanders from ten different countries. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Join us in celebrating beloved councillor Jim Hopkins’ life Published on 12 August 2026 A civic memorial service will be held at the Oamaru Opera House to celebrate the life of Waitaki District Councillor and Ōamaru resident Jim Hopkins on Saturday 22 August at 10am. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Once in a century wastewater upgrade to get underway Published on 12 August 2026 Waitaki District Council and Verve projects, working alongside contractors Hadlee and Brunton and Whitestone Contracting Ltd, will begin relining, replacing and upgrading Oamaru’s near-century old earthenware pipework in a three-year project designed to secure and improve the network for future generations. Tagged as: , Media Releases
GrantGuru Waitaki celebrates successful first year Published on 11 August 2026 Waitaki District Council is celebrating the first anniversary of Waitaki Grant Finder - GrantGuru, the free online funding search platform connecting community groups, businesses, schools and charities with grant opportunities. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community consultation on draft coastal resilience strategy Published on 11 August 2026 Sites along 70 kilometres of Waitaki’s coastline are the focus of the Waitaki District draft Coastal Hazards and Resilience Strategy. Tagged as: , Media Releases