Following a two-week consultation asking the public whether more money, less money or the same money should be spent on Waitaki’s roads, the majority of respondents believe more money should be spent to keep up with the increasing demand being placed on the district’s roading network. Roading Manager Michael Voss Continue Reading
‘Man of Action’ appointed Chief Executive’Man of Action’ appointed Chief Executive
Following a four month process searching for a new Chief Executive Officer for the Waitaki District Council, a decision was made today to formally appoint the successful candidate to the role. From an initial pool of 72 applicants, Mayor Gary Kircher has announced that Councillors have unanimously endorsed the appointment Continue Reading
Herbert and Hampden Water Supply Upgrade Contract Awarded
Work to upgrade the Herbert and Hampden drinking water supplies to meet National Drinking Water Standards will soon be underway. The contract to construct a new water pipeline supplying drinking water from the Oamaru water treatment plant to residents in Hampden, Herbert, Waianakarua and Moeraki has been awarded to Whitestone Continue Reading
Oamaru Adventure Park Report
The ‘Oamaru Adventure Park Report’, commissioned by Council, describes how the local economy could be boosted by creating business ventures such as a zipline in the Oamaru harbour area. The 69-page report includes comprehensive information on the Waitaki district, including information on current visitor numbers (both nationally and locally), visitor Continue Reading
More residents could be eligible for rates rebate
Waitaki residents on low or fixed incomes are being encouraged to find out if they are eligible for a Government-funded rates rebate – an amount calculated on income then credited to the relevant rates account. Chief Financial Officer Paul Hope says there is concern that many ratepayers believe they are Continue Reading