Mayor and Councillors confirm parking status quo, request strategy Published on 17 February 2026 One hour free to remain pending the delivery of a parking strategy later in 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Water Shutdown Notice - Kakanui Published on 13 February 2026 Work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday 18th February.(Alternative day Thursday 19th February)We will shut the water off at 9am and anticipate the work to take 6hours. We will turn the water back on again at approximately 4pm the same day. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements
Ōamaru Wastewater Pipe Renewal Project - 2026 - 2030 Published on 13 February 2026 In 2026, Waitaki District Council will begin renewing its 1928 earthenware pipe wastewater network. This will involve relining, replacing, or upgrading our network in four packages. Tagged as: , Projects & Works
Next week at Council – February 17 2026 Published on 12 February 2026 An update on Council’s Water Service Delivery Plan, parking and Government reform on the agenda. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Waitangi Day Commemorated in District first Published on 10 February 2026 Partnership between Te Rūnanga o Moeraki and Waitaki District Council a success. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Waitaki’s newest citizens welcomed at ceremony Published on 09 February 2026 Twenty-three new citizens welcomed at the Ōamaru Opera House Tagged as: , Media Releases
Waitaki District Council welcomes film crew Published on 04 February 2026 Michael Portillo’s “Great Railway Journeys” series visits Ōamaru's Heritage Precinct supported by Council's Case and Partnership teams. Tagged as: , Media Releases
A final chance to view the Forrester Gallery Published on 03 February 2026 Final exhibitions before 6-week closure to fit-out and set-up new Forrester Gallery. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Registrations open to commemorate Waitangi Day in Ōamaru Published on 30 January 2026 Partnership event between Te Rūnanga o Moeraki and Waitaki District Council to be held at Ōamaru Opera House and Waitaki Museum on Friday 6 February Tagged as: , Media Releases
Upskilled locals celebrated at awards evening Published on 29 January 2026 Industry training event celebrates those achieving work-based qualifications.The event is part of, and funded by, MBiE and the Mayors Task Force for Jobs. Tagged as: , Media Releases