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Waitaki to get Fit For The Future with the Draft Long Term Plan

Published on 04 February 2025

The Mayor and Councillors approved the Draft Long Term Plan consultation document this week, setting out the next nine-years of budget, projects and plans for the Waitaki District Council.
The consultation document, titled “Fit For The Future” proposes an average rate rise for the Waitaki District of 10.3% in the 2025/26 year.

Development Contributions & Financial Contributions Consultation Opens

Published on 03 February 2025

Waitaki District Council’s proposed draft policy on Development Contributions and Financial Contributions opens for consultation this week.The policy concerns the contributions those developing and subdividing land within the District make towards Councils infrastructure, to account for the additional demands on our network and reserves.

Extended hours and a new location for Council services

Published on 24 January 2025

From early March we're opening a service hub in the Ōamaru Public Library. It'll have extended hours including Saturday hours so you can get things done on the weekend, instead of juggling with your work commitments.

New Toilet Block for Moeraki Boulders carpark

Published on 22 January 2025

Construction of the new Moeraki Boulders toilet block is set to begin on Monday 27 January 2025.

The toilets will be of the same design as those elsewhere in the District such as at All Day Bay and Shag Point and improve the Moeraki car-park site, keeping one of our important local attractions and UNESCO Waitaki Whitestone Geopark sites clean and hygienic.

Oamaru Water Supply fluoridation to recommence

Published on 22 January 2025

The fluoridation of the Oamaru Water Supply will recommence on Thursday 23 January.

Daily testing will be done in the network until fluoride is present in the supply. From then, weekly testing of the supply will be undertaken both at the point of fluoridation and elsewhere on the network, to ensure that the water is fluoridated between 0.7 and 1.0 ppm, with the target level set at 0.8 ppm.
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Upcoming events

Learn their language, instead of making them learn ours

12 February 2025

On Wednesday 12 February at 7pm, Dog Behaviourist Stuart Barnes will be presenting a seminar on dog behaviour at the Oamaru Opera House. The session, which will take place at the Inkbox Theatre, will cover a wide range of dog behaviours. This is in partnership with Waitaki District Council, as we work to promote responsible dog ownership in the District.

Bohemian Baroque Concert Tour Oamaru

12 February 2025

Our concerts across the South Island will illuminate the enchanting realm of chamber music for two baroque violins, baroque cello, harpsichord, and baroque viola, alongside exhilarating solo concertos for the cello and harpsichord. This series spotlights the genius of Bohemian composers Vodicka, Benda, Tuma, Brentner, Finger, and Reichenauer.

Psychological First Aid

19 February 2025

Psychological First Aid is a simple, yet powerful way of helping someone in distress, so they feel calm and supported in coping with their challenges, whether it’s personal, work related or affects the whole community.
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