Flagship programme offers digital skills for learning, life and work Published on 21 October 2026 Katoa Connect Trust and Skinny fund digital training, device and internet access for qualifying community members with the Whānau Family Connect programme. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Ōamaru Ward by-election voting begins next week Published on 21 October 2026 Voters in the Ōamaru Ward will be receiving their postal voting papers in the post next week. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Long-awaited new signs set to dress up Waitaki’s townships Published on 19 October 2026 A long-awaited transformation is under way at the gateways to Waitaki’s townships, with striking new entry signs dressing up the district and creating a strong first impression for residents and visitors alike. Herbert and Waianakarua are leading the way, becoming the first communities to welcome the new signs as Specialised Services Group began installation this week. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Jimmy and friends take flight to new home Published on 19 October 2026 Sulphur-crested cockatoo Jimmy, cockatiels, ring-neck parakeets and doves all settling into new purpose-built aviaries at the Fernside Feathers Sanctuary. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council warns about overpriced third-party property file sites Published on 19 October 2026 Websites offering to apply for LIMs and property files charging between 195% and 3226% more than cost of applying directly to Council. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Safer communities, less waste: Fourth battery recycling unit opens Published on 19 October 2026 Another win for Waitaki as Council, Phoenix Recycling and local businesses work together to make battery recycling safer and easier. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Fly My Pretties to launch a bold celebration of creativity Published on 14 October 2026 Fly My Pretties, New Zealand’s premier musical collective, opens ten unforgettable days of creativity, celebration and fun as it kicks off the 2026 Waitaki Arts Festival at the Ōamaru Opera House on October 16. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Forrester project team finalist in South island Property People awards Published on 13 October 2026 Waitaki District Council, Verve Projects, Tilt Architecture and Naylor Love are the finalists in the South Island’s Veros ‘Best Team Award’ celebrates high-performing project teams demonstrating excellence in collaboration, innovation, and delivery – with the winner due to be announced this Thursday. Tagged as: , Media Releases
A bold new era for art in Waitaki: meet Ōamaru’s transformed Forrester Published on 13 October 2026 As dawn broke over Ōamaru on April 20, 2026, a traditional blessing led by Justin Tipa and Te Rūnanga o Moeraki opened more than new doors at the Forrester Gallery — it opened a bold new chapter for art, culture and creativity in Waitaki. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New road rules - What parents and drivers need to know Published on 12 October 2026 Four new road rules became law on 1 October 2026, including an important change for our younger cyclists -- children can now ride on the footpath.Children aged 12 and under can ride bikes on the footpath, and parents and caregivers may ride with them to support their safety.Before riding on the footpath, children should be confident and able to ride in a straight line, steer around objects and s Tagged as: , Media Releases