Waitaki District Council’s consent processing system is being upgraded next month. If you have an existing consent application or are thinking of applying before Tuesday 25 November – please click the link below for information about upcoming changes and deadlines.
19 November 2025 7.00pm-12am. During the scheduled update period, there will be a short time of some service unavailability before all services return to normal.
We manage 11 cemeteries in Waitaki - Oamaru, Palmerston, Maheno, Kurow, Livingston, Hampden, Omarama, Ngapara, Macraes, Duntroon and Herbert. There is also a private cemetery at Papakaio. Cemeteries are open to visitors all year round.
Information on burial procedures, installation of memorials, management of non-compliant memorabilia and disinterments
Information on how to search the Waitaki District online cemetery database and downloadable maps showing block and plot numbers.
Application forms and fees for burial reservations and monument installations in the Waitaki District