Otematata Playground gets a revamp Published on 07 March 2023 Contractors have broken ground as the community-led Otematata Playground revamp enters the construction phase. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Media Releases, Projects & Works
Business South partners with Council Published on 24 February 2023 Business South is delighted to partner with the Waitaki District Council to support the delivery of key elements of the District’s Uplifting Waitaki: Hāpaitia te Waitaki Economic Development Strategy. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
Celebrating 10 Years of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail® Published on 15 February 2023 Friday 17 February will mark 10 years since the official opening of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is New Zealand’s longest cycle trail stretching over 300 kms and serving up epic views to cyclists as they traverse from Aoraki Mount Cook out to the Pacific Ocean at Ōamaru. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Events & Activities
Country House Hunters NZ Promotes Waitaki – Twice! Published on 20 December 2022 Waitaki continues to prove it is a great place to live and work with Country House Hunters NZ filming two episodes in Ōamaru which will air on TVNZ in January 2023. The series will feature two couples who have moved to Ōamaru, leaving the hustle and bustle of urban cities behind. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
Industry Training graduation celebrates success Published on 29 November 2022 A ceremony at the Oamaru Opera House was held to celebrate those who had achieved their qualifications in the last year and acknowledge the hard work and dedication required to complete industry training. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community
Waitaki Targeting First Certified Passive House Published on 02 November 2022 Waitaki District Council’s Building Team is thrilled to work alongside eHaus Waitaki/Mackenzie as they build what will be, once certified, the first Passive House in the district. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases
Waitaki Events Centre Project Board Representation Published on 05 October 2022 Outgoing Waitaki Deputy Mayor Melanie Tavendale will continue to represent Council on the Waitaki Events Centre Project Board to provide some continuity until Council determines new representation after the October 2022 local elections. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Business & Economy, Community, Media Releases, Projects & Works
Waitaki Regional Events Fund Second Funding Round Opens Early October Published on 23 September 2022 The Waitaki Events Advisory Board is pleased to announce the opening of the second round of its Regional Events Fund on 3 October. The Waitaki Regional Events Fund was established as part of the Government’s $50 million Regional Events Fund, to stimulate domestic tourism and travel between regions through holding events. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Community, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Uplifting Waitaki: Hāpaitia te Waitaki Economic Development Strategy Published on 22 September 2022 Waitaki has a new, ambitious strategy for the development of the economy. Council has agreed to adopt the Uplifting Waitaki: Hāpaitia te Waitaki Economic Development Strategy. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Council Awards Roading Maintenance Contract Published on 23 August 2022 Council is pleased to announce that Whitestone Contracting Limited has been awarded the Roading maintenance Contract after a rigorous tender process. Whitestone Contract Limited will begin undertaking roading maintenance activities for Waitaki District Council on 1 October 2022. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases, Projects & Works