Contract signed for Network Waitaki Events Centre Published on 15 May 2024 Waitaki District Council today signed the contract with New Zealand Design and Build Contractor Apollo Projects for the construction of the Network Waitaki Events Centre. The signing sets the scene for the demolition of the existing Centennial Park grandstand, ahead of breaking ground on the new indoor sports and events centre. Tagged as: , Community, Media Releases, Projects & Works
Cooking up a storm with the Mayors Taskforce For Jobs Published on 14 May 2024 Waitaki District Mayor Gary Kircher and Waitaki MP Miles Anderson visited Riverstone Kitchen this week to meet apprentices employed at the highly-regarded restaurant. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council committed to future of Oamaru Hospital Published on 14 May 2024 Council remains committed to ensuring the preservation of the Oamaru Hospital and its services, and to collaborating with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora on the future of health services in the Waitaki district. Tagged as: , Community, Media Releases
Green light for Green By Nature in Waitaki Published on 13 May 2024 July 1 2024 will see Green By Nature Landscape and Horticultural Services become responsible for maintaining parks and reserves across the Waitaki District, including the 5-star Oamaru Public Gardens. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council clean-up at Robbs Crossing Published on 10 May 2024 Council has taken action to remove abandoned vehicles and household waste dumped at Robbs Crossing, next to the Kakanui River. A truck and digger were employed to remove the waste and safely dispose of it. Tagged as: , Land & Environment
Moeraki rabbit-proof fence Published on 10 May 2024 The rabbits of Moeraki will find life a bit more difficult over the coming years due to the construction of a 4.5km rabbit-proof fence along the Moeraki coast. Tagged as: , Land & Environment, Projects & Works
Project Reclaim prepares for action Published on 08 May 2024 Project Reclaim takes another step towards protecting the Waitaki coastline this week, as the liner is laid at the former Palmerston landfill. The project aims to remove material from the former Hampden landfill site, as well as older tip sites along Beach Road. Tagged as: , Land & Environment, Media Releases, Projects & Works
Spoiler alert - Council on board with Eat Me First Published on 24 April 2024 Council’s Waste Free Waitaki team are supporting the Love Food Hate Waste “Eat Me First" campaign, supplying free reusable stickers to help local households eat food that needs to be used up first in their fridge, to prevent unnecessary food waste. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Land & Environment, Media Releases
Anzac Day clean sweep for Oamaru Published on 23 April 2024 Whitestone Contracting Ltd are tidying up the town’s memorial oaks today ahead of Thursday’s Anzac Day commemorations. Sweep and collection of fallen leaves will be taking place along Severn Street and around Oamaru. Tagged as: , Community, Media Releases
Slipway cradle, railing and all replaced Published on 17 April 2024 The replacement of the Oamaru Harbour slipway cradle took place on Wednesday. This is one of the final parts of a renovation of the slipway, including the replacement of the rails that stretch alongside the Normanby Wharf. Concreting around the top-end of the slipway will improve the safety of the area for users. Tagged as: , Media Releases