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
New Year’s Eve – Save the Date Published on 19 October 2022 Save the Date! Join us at the Ōamaru Public Gardens to say goodbye to 2022 and ring in the new year with a fantastic line up of entertainment for the whole family. After the disappointing cancellation of last year’s event, Waitaki District Council is thrilled to bring back the Party at the Gardens which is sure to be a great night out. Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Events & Activities
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,