Public consultation on our 2025-34 Long Term Plan is open now until 4 March 2025. Find out what it's all about and how to get involved.
Find information about registering a food business, operating a food stall or selling food for fundraising.
Information on alcohol licences, liquor ban areas, alcohol application forms, host responsibility, the District Licensing Commitee and manager's certificates.
Certain businesses require hygiene measures when practicing to avoid contamination. Find out which businesses require a health license or permit in Waitaki.
It is the Council's role to control noise in Waitaki District as well as attending to noise complaints from residents.
The Council supplies much of the Waitaki community with drinking water and there are also some private suppliers who supply Waitaki residents.
Advice on controlling pests like rats and mice and discouraging red-billed gulls from nesting on your building.
The Waitaki council advices on disinfecting hot tubs and pools as these are bacteria breeding grounds. Maintaining the disinfectant level of the water helps control bacteria.
The Waitaki District Council maintains numerous street trees around the Waitaki District in line with the Waitaki Council Policy on Trees.
Amusement devices must be registered with WorkSafe by the device owner, after the device has been certified by a registered engineer. The device owner must also obtain a permit to operate from the local authority.