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
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
Adopt A Community – Waitaki supports the Far North District Published on 22 February 2023 Waitaki District is stepping up to help the communities impacted by the weather on the North Island and one of the ways it is doing this is by adopting another district. Waitaki District has been matched with the Far North District in the Adopt a Community initiative which has been set up to support those communities hit hardest by Cyclone Gabrielle. Tagged as: , Community, Council & Community Boards, 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
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
Storybook Trail for Summer 2022/23 Published on 22 November 2022 There is nothing quite like a good book and a bit of exercise over summer, get the best of both worlds with the latest addition to the popular Storybook Trail this festive season. Tagged as: , Community, Events & Activities, Media Releases
ShakeOut 2022 Published on 20 October 2022 The New Zealand ShakeOut is our yearly national earthquake drill and tsunami hĪkoi (walk). It is taking place on Thursday 27 October 2022 at 9.30am and we want to encourage homes, businesses, schools, and community groups to get involved. Tagged as: , Community, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Waitaki Senior Survey Published on 14 October 2022 The rising cost of living is impacting on all of us, and in combination with the lingering effects of the Covid restrictions has given rise to members of the Stronger Waitaki Coalition being unanimous in their concern for our older citizens, and how isolation and fixed incomes are influencing their health and wellbeing. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Community
Labour Weekend – 21-24 October Temporary Liquor Ban Published on 10 October 2022 With a successful trial running last year, a temporary liquor ban for Labour Weekend 21- 24 October will give Police an extra tool, if needed, to help keep the Waitaki Lakes camps and Otematata a family friendly place we all love. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Community, Media Releases,