ROADING AND WATER UPDATES AS AT 2PM, JULY 11 Published on 11 July 2026 roading and water updates Tagged as: , Media Releases
ROADING UPDATES Published on 10 July 2026 Waterfront Road may close overnight due to fear of slip Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council adopts Annual Plan 2026-27 and sets rates at 16.9% Published on 09 July 2026 Today Waitaki District Council adopted its Annual Plan 2026-27 at an Extraordinary Meeting of Council. Following adoption of the Annual Plan, and after a long and passionate debate, councillors passed the Resolution to Set Rates – establishing an average rate for the Waitaki District of 16.9% as required by the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Community
New Oamaru water supply will strengthen resilience during flood events Published on 09 July 2026 Oamaru households and businesses are being asked to conserve water as the district responds to an active flooding event, highlighting why Waitaki District Council is investing in a more secure and resilient town water supply. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Projects & Works
Waitaki water supply – questions and answers Published on 09 July 2026 As Oamaru residents and businesses are being asked to conserve water today after recent heavy rain affected the quality of source water supplying the town, we're providing some questions and answers about our water supply. Tagged as: , Projects & Works
Waitaki District State of Emergency transitions into Recovery Published on 09 July 2026 The Local State of Emergency for the Waitaki District has transitioned into Recovery after assessment confirming the immediate risk to public safety has reduced. Mayor Mel Tavendale agreed to the lift the State of Emergency for the Response at 11.52 am this morning and also agreed to a transition period for Recovery at the same time. The Recovery transition will remain in force for 28 days unles Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Media Releases
Conserve Water Notice on Oamaru Water Supply Published on 09 July 2026 Waitaki District Council is asking all customers on the Oamaru Water Supply to conserve water following this week's significant storm event. This includes residents and businesses in Oamaru, Kakanui, Hampden and Moeraki, including those who receive their water via storage tanks.Heavy rainfall has affected the quality of the source water supplying Oamaru, with increased turbidity (cloudiness). Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements
State of Emergency remains as Waitaki crews assess ongoing impacts Published on 08 July 2026 The Local State of Emergency for the Waitaki District remains in place and will be reviewed on Thursday 9 July, as authorities continue to assess impacts and monitor conditions across the district.The Waitaki Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) remains active, with Council staff, emergency services and partner agencies continuing to coordinate the response and support affected communities. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Media Releases
State of Emergency remains in place as Waitaki monitors further heavy Published on 08 July 2026 The Local State of Emergency for the Waitaki District remains in place and will be reviewed later this afternoon as authorities continue to monitor weather conditions and the potential impacts of further rainfall. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Media Releases
Waitaki Emergency Operations Centre operating overnight Published on 07 July 2026 MetService has issued a Yellow Heavy Rain watch for Coastal Otago from 3am Wednesday to 3pm Wednesday. The forecasts includes a period of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. The Waitaki Emergency Operations Centre will remain active overnight monitoring conditions and are ready to respond. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Media Releases