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Rates Information 2026 - 2027

Published on 24 July 2026

Rates for the 2026 - 2027 financial year are now available to view online. We have provided further information about rates invoices, direct debits, how rates are calculated, and how property valuation is used in this process.

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$2k native plant pack up for grabs

Published on 04 April 2026

A $2000 native plant pack could be yours just by completing a farm waste survey to help Environment Canterbury explore better collection options.

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Waitaki Grown: Promising Results from Year One Medicinal Crop Trials

Published on 25 July 2025

Waitaki Grown is pleased to share early results from the first harvest of the Waitaki Grown medicinal crop trials, including encouraging phytochemical test results from four promising root crops: Astragalus, Baical Skullcap, Liquorice, and Withania.

Waitaki Grown is a collaborative project between Waitaki District Council and farmers to support land use diversification in Waitaki.

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Southern Water Done Well model best position for future – Brad Olsen

Published on 03 June 2025

Leading economist Brad Olsen has voiced strong support for Southern Water Done Well’s preferred water services delivery model, saying it offers the best pathway to safe, reliable water services and long-term financial benefits for the southern region.

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Food Business Levy to be collected from July 1 2025

Published on 29 May 2025

In 2024, the Government agreed to introduce a Food Business Levy. This levy will be used to enhance core food safety services under the Food Act 2014.

From 1 July 2025, Waitaki District Council is required to collect the levy from food businesses registered with it, on behalf of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

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Rates rebate threshold for SuperGold cardholders raised in Budget 2025

Published on 23 May 2025

The Government has announced changes to the rates rebate threshold for SuperGold cardholders, raising it from $31,510 to $45,000.

The changes, which take effect from 1 July 2025, mean that SuperGold cardholders and their households with rates higher than $2,000, and income of up to $45,000 will be able to receive the maximum rebate.

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Observatory Village Lifecare to repay Council loan

Published on 09 December 2024

Waitaki District Council is pleased at the news that Observatory Village Lifecare will be repaying the funding loans made by Council. This includes the $15.6 million of core funding, as well as closing a $2.5 million short-term facility. The total of $15.6 million will be returned to Council in January 2025.

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Industry trained graduates celebrated

Published on 20 November 2024

This week Waitaki District Council and the Mayor’s Task Force For Jobs (MTFJ) celebrated 28 local employees who have successfully completed training in their industry field in the last year.

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Mayor and Councillors approve Economic Development Agency proposal

Published on 31 October 2024

Waitaki District Council’s Governance Team agreed to public consultation on a proposal for standing up an Economic Development Agency (EDA) for the Waitaki District at a meeting of full Council this week.

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Waitaki Grown a potential key to future Waitaki growth

Published on 22 October 2024

Waitaki Grown, a group of progressive Waitaki farmers partnering with Waitaki District Council Economic Development team, are conducting a medicinal crop trial this Spring. The trial will test if diversifying their land can support and sustainably grow the district’s primary sector.

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Rates Information 2026 - 2027

$2k native plant pack up for grabs

Waitaki Grown: Promising Results from Year One Medicinal Crop Trials

Southern Water Done Well model best position for future – Brad Olsen

Food Business Levy to be collected from July 1 2025

Rates rebate threshold for SuperGold cardholders raised in Budget 2025

Observatory Village Lifecare to repay Council loan

Industry trained graduates celebrated

Mayor and Councillors approve Economic Development Agency proposal

Waitaki Grown a potential key to future Waitaki growth

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