Waitaki welcomes new citizens Published on 15 May 2025 Waitaki welcomed thirty of the newest New Zealand citizens on Tuesday this week at the second Citizenship Ceremony of 2025, held at the Oamaru Opera House. Tagged as: , Community
Southern Councils unite on Local Water Done Well consultation Published on 09 May 2025 Four southern councils open consultation today (9 May) on one of the most important issues their communities will face for many years - the future management and delivery of water services. Clutha, Gore, Waitaki, and Central Otago district councils - who form Southern Water Done Well - will seek feedback on three options for water services delivery under the Government’s Local Water Done reform Tagged as: , Consultations
Southern Water Done Well Consultation Set to Launch Published on 08 May 2025 Waitaki District Council has today approved the Southern Water Done Well consultation document, paving the way for community feedback starting Friday 9 May. Tagged as: , Consultations, Media Releases
Licence to Occupy available - Redcastle Road Published on 02 May 2025 A Licence to Occupy (grazing) is available for approximately 1.3ha of land situated at 12 Redcastle Road. The property may be entered and freely inspected by interested parties until the 11 May 2025. If the gate is locked interested parties may gain access over the fence. Tagged as: , Land & Environment
Speed limit changes to take place by July 2025 Published on 01 May 2025 Waitaki District Council will be implementing speed limit changes around some of our rural schools and on two other roads in the District from July 2025. The changes are being made due to the Government’s new Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements
Kakanui Bridge site blessed and sod turned ahead of replacement Published on 29 April 2025 Representatives from Te Rūnanga o Moeraki blessed the site of the replacement Kakanui Bridge today, and the Mayor, Acting CE and Councillors turned the sod at the site, joined by contractors Whitestone Contracting and Concrete Structures (NZ) Ltd and members of the Kakanui community. Tagged as: , Community, Land & Environment, Media Releases, Projects & Works
Mayor and Councillors to consider National Historic Landmark status Published on 28 April 2025 At tomorrow’s meeting of the Waitaki District Council, the Mayor and Councillors will consider approving the next step in the Ōamaru Historic Town Centre and Port National Historic Landmark proposal.A report going before Council recommends consenting to National Historic Landmark status for Ōamaru Historic Town Centre and Port. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Biodiversity, Community Group and Creativity Grants awarded Published on 28 April 2025 Waitaki District Council has released the grant awards for the Waitaki Biodiversity Fund, the Community Group Grant and the Creative Community Funding for the first round of 2025. Tagged as: , Community
Waitaki District Council achieves Welcoming Communities accreditation Published on 24 April 2025 Waitaki District Council is proud to announce its formal accreditation as a Welcoming Community, meeting the New Zealand Welcoming Communities Standard. This recognition underscores the council's commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all newcomers, including recent migrants, international students, and anyone new to the community from other areas in New Zealand. Tagged as: , Community
Forrester Gallery showcases five new exhibitions Published on 22 April 2025 Forrester Gallery is buzzing with five new exhibitions waiting to be loved and enjoyed over the next month. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture