Livingstone-Duntroon Road Closed Published on 13 June 2024 Following a geotechnical assessment of the site today, more cracking has been discovered at the top of the cliff face. With the current wet weather, it has been advised to divert vehicles away from the site. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Media Releases
Update on Livingstone-Duntroon Road Rockfall Closure / Reopening Published on 06 June 2024 After an assessment by a Geotech engineer earlier this week and a historical specialist yesterday, Waitaki District Council aims to have the road open to single-lane traffic by this weekend. This is anticipated to be a priority give-way single lane, to allow traffic to flow in both directions. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Land & Environment, Media Releases
Update on Livingstone-Duntroon Road Rockfall Closure Published on 05 June 2024 Waitaki District Council would like to provide an update regarding the rock-fall and slip between SH83 and Settlement Road on the Livingstone-Duntroon Road. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Land & Environment, Media Releases
Upcoming conserve water notice: Awamoa/Holmes Hill area Published on 22 January 2024 Council contractors will be completing the second stage of work on the Beach Rd wastewater (sewerage) pumping station. This involves installing a flow meter on the wastewater main so we can better understand the network's capacity and plan for future growth. If you live in the affected area please conserve water as much as possible on 30 January between midnight and 6pm. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements
Holiday closing hours Published on 07 December 2023 Check here for updated lists of Council services opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Community
Award-winning AF8 Roadshow coming to Otago Published on 24 April 2023 AF8 [Alpine Fault magnitude 8], in collaboration with leading earthquake scientists and Emergency Management Otago, is bringing the award-winning AF8 Roadshow to three communities in Otago this year. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Ōamaru Library to close for heating upgrade Published on 20 April 2023 The Ōamaru Library will be closed from end of business Friday 12 May, reopening on Monday 29 May to upgrade the library heating system in time for winter.Waitaki Libraries Manager, Jenny Bean said, “While we understand this will impact our valued customers for a couple of weeks, we hope this will make a more comfortable library experience year-round.” Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Media Releases, Projects & Works
Interim Speed Management Plan consultation begins Published on 07 March 2023 The Waitaki District Council roading team is asking you for your feedback around speed limits at schools in the Waitaki District with the Interim Speed Management Plan consultation. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Community, Consultations, Media Releases
Waitaki Museum Re-Opens Published on 07 March 2023 Waitaki Museum has been undergoing renovations with new spaces and increased accessibility making it even easier to appreciate our local history. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Arts & Culture, Community, Media Releases
Funding from Transport Choices Programme Published on 05 December 2022 Waitaki District Council is thrilled to receive an initial $5.2million of funding from the Transport Choices Programme subject to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency further scoping the proposed projects in Waitaki. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Community, Land & Environment, Media Releases, Projects & Works