Council to approve Water Services Delivery Plan Published on 05 June 2026 Next week Waitaki District Council will be holding an extraordinary meeting to approve the amended Water Services Delivery Plan, as required by the Department of Internal Affairs. Tagged as: , Media Releases
No mystery to $2 million wastewater network upgrade Published on 04 June 2026 Improvements to Oamaru wastewater network a core service for Waitaki Tagged as: , Media Releases
What does the future of Waitaki look like to you? Published on 27 May 2026 Community survey on Government proposals opens today - Wednesday 27 May.The future of Waitaki is up for discussion as Waitaki District Council launches a community feedback survey about the Government’s Simplifying Local Government reforms. Tagged as: , Community, Council & Community Boards, Media Releases
Mayor, Councillors debate rates rise and set key directions for 2026 Published on 27 May 2026 After a lengthy and careful debate at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, Waitaki District Councillors agreed to a 22% rates increase for 2026/27. They did so reluctantly, while also asking staff to keep identifying efficiencies, savings and new income opportunities during the financial year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Simplifying Local Government reforms and Waitaki Published on 20 May 2026 As councils move toward amalgamation, Waitaki is taking a hands-on approach to the Government’s Headstart programme, with Mayor Melanie Tavendale and CEO Alex Parmley instigating talks to campaign for the strongest future arrangement for Waitaki. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Stronger Waitaki’s one-stop support shop Published on 20 May 2026 Finding help in Waitaki has just become easier, with the launch of the Stronger Waitaki Support Finder — a new online tool designed to connect residents and whānau with the support they need, when they need it most. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Information about Oamaru Airport leasing and safety Published on 14 May 2026 The decision by NZAAL to depart Oamaru Airport has prompted enquiries from the public. As the airport is a community asset we have provided further information below. Tagged as: , Media Releases
NZAAL set to depart Oamaru Airport Published on 13 May 2026 Council thanks NZAAL for their presence after 8 years as leaseholder. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor and Councillors set parking rules for Ōamaru CBD Published on 12 May 2026 Five changes to simplify parking system approved by Mayor and Councillors. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Information on proposed Local Government amalgamation Published on 08 May 2026 Information about proposed Local Government amalgamation under the Simplifying Local Government reforms. Tagged as: , Council & Community Boards