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Heritage planners forum talks future of our past

Published on 13 November 2025

Last week saw Waitaki host the New Zealand Local Government Heritage Planners Forum 2025, a two-day forum bringing together scholars, developers, urban designers, engineers, local and central government, and legal professionals.

Council’s dam safety plans shared with residents, businesses.

Published on 13 November 2025

Over the past year, Waitaki District Council has been developing a Dam Safety Assurance Programme to ensure it meets the requirements of the Building (Dam Safety) Regulations Act 2022, which came into effect in May 2024.

Waitaki District Council shortlisted for HRD Awards NZ

Published on 12 November 2025

Waitaki District Council has been shortlisted in two categories for the HRD Awards NZ, celebrating excellence in the Human Resources (HR) Profession. Waitaki District Council People and Capability Manager Peter Keegan has been shortlisted for the HR manager of the year and Waitaki District Council as Employer of Choice.

Council shortlisted for the ALGIM project of the year award

Published on 12 November 2025

A new way for ratepayers in Waitaki to pay their rates, register their dogs, and log enquiries and requests with Council has been shortlisted for the Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM) project of the year award.

Grants Committee awards announced

Published on 12 November 2025

The Waitaki District Council Grants and Awards Subcommittee met on October 7 to award grants for the Community Group Grants, Waitaki Heritage Fund, Waitaki Biodiversity Fund and the Waitaki Waste Minimisation Fund.
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Upcoming events

Unmentionables: Uncovering our Undergarments

16 November 2025

Unmentionables: Uncovering our Undergarments is all about making the personal public, and the public personal. Unmentionables provides visitors with an exclusive look at Waitaki Museum’s rarely seen collection of vintage underwear. Corsets, petticoats, bras and bloomers, this exhibition is a must see for those passionate about fashion history.

Landscapes of Desire

16 November 2025

The Association of New Zealand Embroiderers’ Guild Extensions members invite everyone to view their latest exhibition - Landscapes of Desire. The Guild was formally established in Ōtautahi Christchurch in 1974. In celebrating stitch and textile art, it aims to educate and promote the work of local embroiderers’ guilds across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Martin Horspool: Urban Street Style

16 November 2025

Martin Horspool ventures into public spaces, eagerly observing and waiting for the right opportunity to photograph people as they congregate and go about their day, his subjects unaware of his quiet presence. He’s consistently on the lookout to capture unique and colourful characters, those that stand out from the crowd.
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