Record-breaking submissions for Draft Long Term Plan Published on 07 March 2025 This year’s consultation on the Draft Long Term Plan has seen a record response from the Waitaki community with 650 submissions made during the four week process. The previous Long Term Plan submissions record was 487, set 15 years ago in 2012. Tagged as: , Consultations
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
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. Tagged as: , Consultations
Work under way to improve Waitaki healthcare services Published on 17 December 2024 Community feedback on a proposal to improve coordination and access to healthcare services in the Waitaki district has revealed four priority areas for improvement. The Waitaki community was invited to have its say on shaping the future of healthcare in the district. Tagged as: , Consultations
Future of Waitaki Water Services out for consultation Published on 11 December 2024 The future of Waitaki’s water services will be put to public consultation if recommendations are adopted by the Council’s Governance Team next week. Tagged as: , Consultations
Draft Long-Term Plan Consultation Document to be considered Published on 11 December 2024 The consultation document for the 2025 – 34 Long-Term Plan will be considered by the Mayor and Councillors next week. The Long Term Plan sets out the priorities and budgets for the Council over the next nine years. In the consultation the Council is asking the community for its views on a range of big decisions it needs to make in setting its budget. Tagged as: , Consultations
Representation Review consultation to open Published on 01 August 2024 On Friday 2 August, Waitaki District Council will begin consultation on its Representation Review Initial Proposal for the 2025 and 2028 local elections. The consultation will run until 11.59pm on Wednesday 4 September. Tagged as: , Community, Consultations, Council & Community Boards, Media Releases
Draft Dog Bylaw and Dog Control Policy unleashed for consultation Published on 15 July 2024 Waitaki District Council has opened the consultation for its Dog Bylaw and Dog Control Policy. The consultation will run from Monday 15 July 2024 to Monday 12 August 2024. Submissions can be made online at Lets Talk Dogs, or by dropping a paper copy at Waitaki libraries or Council offices. Tagged as: , Consultations
A better future for Waitaki’s waste – let’s talk trash! Published on 23 January 2024 Public consultation on the draft Waste Minimisation and Management Plan 2024 - 30 (WMMP) for the Waitaki District begins next Monday 29 January.The WMMP considers how the Waitaki community creates and deals with the refuse and recycling to better protect our environment and reduce the impact of waste. Tagged as: , Community, Consultations, Land & Environment, Media Releases