What does the future of Waitaki look like to you? Published on 27 May 2026 Community survey on Government proposals opens today - Wednesday 27 May.The future of Waitaki is up for discussion as Waitaki District Council launches a community feedback survey about the Government’s Simplifying Local Government reforms. Tagged as: , Community, Council & Community Boards, Media Releases
Keeping people safe behind decision to join Air Training Corps Published on 23 April 2026 We could be back in the early 1900s. The old Ōamaru Volunteers Hall looks like an armed forces base. Members of the Ōamaru 26 Squadron Air Training Corps (ATC) line up in formal precision in pristine uniforms. Tagged as: , Community
Sacrifices of Past Generations Motivates Young Cadets Published on 23 April 2026 The sacrifice of past generations was a driving consideration in Cadet, Corporal Anya Smit’s decision to join Ōamaru’s 26 Squadron Air Training Corps (ATC). Tagged as: , Community
Remember war and learn from it Published on 23 April 2026 “I think we should remember war to stop war, not to start them,” are the wise words of an Oamaru vet of nearly 70 years. Tagged as: , Community
$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. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Community, Land & Environment
Dog By-Law Trial Changes Adopted by Council Published on 29 July 2025 Community feedback leads Mayor and Councillors to agree to permanent changes.Today the Mayor and Councillors agreed to permanently allow dogs on-lead in three areas of Oamaru – the Oamaru Thames Street CBD, Oamaru North (North End Shops) and Harbour Street between sunrise and sunset. Tagged as: , Community
Grazing Opportunity – Weston Park, Ōamaru Published on 21 July 2025 Approximately 1.42 hectares of land within Weston Park, Ōamaru, is available under a Licence to Occupy for grazing purposes. Tagged as: , Community
Block Swimming Lessons attract District visitors Published on 10 July 2025 The Waitaki Aquatic Centre is attracting enthusiastic learner swimmers from as far afield as Mackenzie, Central Otago, Dunedin and even Auckland.Waitaki District Council offers 10 swimming lessons over 5 days, meaning nearly a whole term of swimming lessons happens in just one week of the school holidays. Tagged as: , Community
Waitaki Heritage Fund Grants Awarded, Fund Reopens Monday Published on 04 July 2025 Waitaki District Council has released the grant awards for the Waitaki Heritage Fund round that closed on 28 April 2025. The Waitaki Heritage Fund was established in 1992, replacing the North Otago Heritage Fund. Tagged as: , Community
Right bin, right place, and reducing our waste Published on 27 June 2025 We're continuing our efforts to improve the way public spaces are looked after, taking a more efficient and cost effective approach to public rubbish bin provision and encouraging “pack in, pack out” behaviour from our community. Tagged as: , Community, Land & Environment, Media Releases