Public notices
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November Meetings
NewsPublic NoticesA list of council meetings scheduled for November, plus details on how to watch live or speak at a public forum.
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Dog Control Bylaw and Policy Up for Consultation
NewsPublic NoticesCouncil is proposing changes to the Dog Control Bylaw and Policy, including the designation of on-leash areas and circumstances where dogs may pass through dog prohibited spaces.
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Council Pays Tribute to Community Volunteers
NewsPublic NoticesThis year’s Waimate District Civic Award Function was held at the Waimate Event Centre on Wednesday 14 October 2026.
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New Chief Executive for Waimate District Council
NewsPublic NoticesWaimate District Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanya Winter as its new Chief Executive.
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Proposal to Close a Section of Manchesters Road: 6 December 2026
NewsPublic NoticesCouncil is proposing to close a section of the road for the purpose of permitting Waimate 50 Motorsport Inc. to hold the Waimate 1/8 Mile Sprint.
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Media Release: One blue zone for tsunami evacuations across Canterbury
NewsPublic NoticesCanterbury residents are being encouraged to check their tsunami evacuation status as the region moves to a single blue tsunami evacuation zone.
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New Lane Use Rules Take Effect From 1 October 2026
NewsPublic NoticesNew Zealand’s road rules are changing from today, with four new lane use rules coming into effect.
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Council Services Continue as Amalgamation Decision Deferred
NewsPublic NoticesThe Waimate District Council will continue to deliver on its core responsibilities as the Government defers its decisions on amalgamation proposals submitted under the Head Start pathway.
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Council Meetings: October 2026
NewsPublic NoticesA list of council meetings scheduled for October 2026, plus details on how to watch live or speak at a public forum.
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Tender: Lease of Land, 41 Park Road, Waimate
NewsPublic NoticesWaimate District Council invites tenders for the lease of 2.22 hectares with an application deadline of 19 October.
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Notice of the right to demand a poll on the electoral system
NewsPublic NoticesWaimate District Council electors have the right to demand a poll on the electoral system to be used at the next two triennial general elections (2028 and 2031) for Waimate District Council.
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Council Meetings for September
NewsPublic NoticesA list of council meetings scheduled for September, plus details on how to watch live or speak at a public forum.
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Councils Unite Behind Head Start Proposal to Reshape Local Government
NewsPublic NoticesThe mayors of the Timaru, Mackenzie, Waimate and Waitaki districts have jointly lodged an ambitious proposal to the Government under the Head Start programme.
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Council Amalgamation Update: 6 August 2026
NewsPublic NoticesAt an Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 5 August, Council considered the first draft of a South Canterbury/North Otago Head Start outline proposal.
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Upcoming Council Meetings to end August 2026
NewsPublic NoticesA list of upcoming Council meetings plus details of how to watch live or arrange to speak at a Public Forum.
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Talks Continue on South Canterbury-North Otago Unitary Authority
NewsPublic NoticesCouncil continues discussions on possible South Canterbury-North Otago unitary authority.
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Council Amalgamation Update: 17 July 2026
NewsPublic NoticesAt its meeting on Tuesday 21 July 2026, Council will consider a report on the Government’s Simplifying Local Government Head Start pathway.
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Nominations Sought for Waimate District's Civic Awards
NewsPublic NoticesNominations have opened for the Waimate District’s 2026 Civic Awards, which recognise outstanding voluntary service across the district.
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Chief Executive Announces Resignation
NewsPublic NoticesAfter nearly a decade serving as Chief Executive of Waimate District Council, Stuart Duncan has announced his resignation. He said the decision had been made after considerable reflection.
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Council Amalgamation Update
NewsPublic NoticesWith discussions between neighbouring Mayors and Chief Executives continuing, Council is expected to make its decision later this month. Maps are online and feedback is welcome by Thursday 16 July.
