Recovery Update: Progress on district repairs and clean-up Published on 15 July 2026 Waitaki District Council teams and contractors continue the recovery work following last week’s weather event as improved weather dries out parks and reserves and remediation work takes place. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Kakanui Bridge deconstruction to begin Published on 15 July 2026 Deconstruction of the old Kakanui Bridge will begin this week, making way for a new boat ramp downstream of the new Kākaunui Bridge. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Recovery Update – Monday 13 July 2026 Published on 13 July 2026 Waitaki recovery clean-up gathers pace after severe weather Tagged as: , Media Releases
Ōamaru Conserve Water Notice to remain in place Published on 13 July 2026 Residents are asked to keep conserving water until Ardgowan Dam levels have recovered. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Water restrictions continue as Waitaki flood recovery progresses Published on 12 July 2026 All water is turned back on, but residents are still being asked to conserve water. A massive thank you to all for your patience and good work on conserving water. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Geotechnical engineers assess Waterfront Road following flood damage Published on 12 July 2026 Waterfront Road is reduced to one lane under give-way traffic management, and Ōamaru’s popular steam train service remains temporarily out of action while geotechnical engineers assess the stability of the railway corridor following last week’s flood event. Tagged as: , Media Releases
ROADING AND WATER UPDATES AS AT 2PM, JULY 11 Published on 11 July 2026 roading and water updates Tagged as: , Media Releases
ROADING UPDATES Published on 10 July 2026 Waterfront Road may close overnight due to fear of slip Tagged as: , Media Releases
New Oamaru water supply will strengthen resilience during flood events Published on 09 July 2026 Oamaru households and businesses are being asked to conserve water as the district responds to an active flooding event, highlighting why Waitaki District Council is investing in a more secure and resilient town water supply. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Projects & Works
Waitaki District State of Emergency transitions into Recovery Published on 09 July 2026 The Local State of Emergency for the Waitaki District has transitioned into Recovery after assessment confirming the immediate risk to public safety has reduced. Mayor Mel Tavendale agreed to the lift the State of Emergency for the Response at 11.52 am this morning and also agreed to a transition period for Recovery at the same time. The Recovery transition will remain in force for 28 days unles Tagged as: , Alerts & Announcements, Media Releases