Council to consider relinquishing Harbour Moorings Published on 25 July 2024 At Tuesday’s full Council meeting Waitaki District Council will consider relinquishing the Coastal Consent for moorings in the Oamaru Harbour. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Three stage improvement for Cape Wanbrow Published on 24 July 2024 Over the next two months Waitaki District Council will be undertaking a variety of work on Cape Wanbrow to improve the natural environment, and access to it for the community. Tagged as: , Land & Environment, Media Releases
The Ō Hub joins ROPO to seek community views of CBD Masterplan Published on 23 July 2024 The former Trade Aid shop at 169 Thames St is the latest addition to the Revitalise our Place Ōamaru (ROPO) programme being run by Waitaki District Council. The Ō Hub will be a space where the community can share their thoughts on developing Ōamaru’s CBD. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council’s Transformation takes next step Published on 19 July 2024 Waitaki District Council’s ambitious programme to transform how it delivers for customers and communities has taken another important step forward. On Thursday 18 July, Council’s Leadership team shared the new organisation design for the transformation of Waitaki District Council at an all staff briefing. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Fresh and exciting exhibitions for The Forrester Gallery Published on 18 July 2024 The Forrester Gallery is delighted to have a full suite of fresh and exciting exhibitions. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Green by Nature get to work in Waitaki Published on 08 July 2024 Last week saw Green By Nature Landscape and Horticultural Services assume responsibility for maintaining parks, reserves, cemeteries and other facilities across the Waitaki District, including the 5-star Oamaru Public Gardens. Tagged as: , Land & Environment, Media Releases
Smarter streetlights for Oamaru and surrounds Published on 03 July 2024 Streetlights in Oamaru and the surrounding area are being upgraded in the next few months, with the aim of saving money and expanding their potential uses.The smart-system will save money, by providing more reliable usage data for billing, reducing total power consumption, and reducing electricity drain at peak times. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Heritage a focus for CBD revitalisation Published on 03 July 2024 The first of 5 CBD revitalisation projects kicked off on Wednesday last week with a Heritage Development evening hosted at the Business Hive Oamaru. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Projects & Works
Oamaru Hospital transfers to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Published on 01 July 2024 Today Oamaru Hospital transferred from Waitaki District Health Services Ltd (WDHSL) to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora after 25 years of local ownership. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Get ready to soup! Published on 24 June 2024 The Waitaki Souper Soup Sipper returns from July 6th to July 28th. Recognising soup is best when it’s frosty and chilly in the Waitaki, this year’s Souper Soup Sipper goes beyond Ōamaru to the wider Waitaki District.Twenty-one cafés and restaurants have submitted their own take on a variety of warming bowls of soup for the three-week food festival. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases