Work to begin on Public Gardens Mirror Pond silt removal Published on 21 February 2025 On Monday 24 February 2025, work will begin on removing silt from the Oamaru Public Gardens Mirror Pond.This work is anticipated to take around eight weeks, and will involve relocating fish and eels into the Top Pond before the Mirror Pond is drained down.This is the first desilting of this pond since Waitaki District Council was formed in 1989, and Council has no record of it having happened Tagged as: , Projects & Works
$15.6 million dollar question for Council Published on 20 February 2025 At next weeks meeting of the Waitaki District Council, the Mayor and Councillors will consider how best to use the $15.6 million dollars returned to Council from Observatory Village in January. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Thanks to Project Team and Community Partners Published on 20 February 2025 With the Thames Street Public Space trial open from Wednesday 19 February until the end of March 2025, recognition should be given to all of those involved in the project.The Community Led Project, part of the Central Ōamaru Masterplan and CBD Revitalisation, used Government Better Off Funding to deliver a long-discussed but never tried expansion of pedestrian space in Lower Thames Street. Tagged as: , Community
Update on the trial Dog By Law for Waitaki District Published on 19 February 2025 The Oamaru community is seeing positive results two months after the adoption of the new Dog Control Bylaw which includes the trial allowing dogs on-lead in Thames St and Harbour St. The initiative has been well-received, with many dogs and their owners enjoying the new regulations. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Councils to Consider Collaborating on Water Services Delivery Options Published on 18 February 2025 Four southern district councils are considering working together to investigate options for ensuring the efficient and sustainable delivery of water services to their communities.Gore District Council, Clutha District Council, Central Otago District Council, and Waitaki District Council will discuss signing an agreement to formalise their relationship at meetings over the next few weeks. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Work to begin on Forrester Gallery Extension Published on 17 February 2025 Preparation work has begun on the long-awaited Forrester Gallery Stage 2 extension, with construction firm Naylor Love beginning to establish their site for works this week. Tagged as: , Projects & Works
Response to ODT Article - 13 February 2025 Published on 13 February 2025 Waitaki District Council would like to address an article in today’s Otago Daily Times regarding the upcoming addition of new services to the Oamaru Public Library. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Lower Thames Street takes shape with proposed public space trial Published on 11 February 2025 A long-discussed trial of additional pedestrian space in Lower Thames Street will be considered by an additional meeting of Waitaki District Council at a meeting on Monday 17 February. Tagged as: , Community, Media Releases, Projects & Works
Now is the time to submit on the Draft Long Term Plan Published on 11 February 2025 Waitaki District Council is currently consulting on its Draft Long Term Plan, the budget and projects for the next nine years, and wants everyone to have their say. Tagged as: , Consultations, Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Consultations, Media Releases