Public notices

Give The Gift Of Giving This Christmas

The Waimate Christmas Child initiative is back for the eighth time, aiming to ensure no child misses out on waking up to presents on Christmas morning.

Calling Waimate District’s Unsung Heroes

The hunt is on for Waimate District’s unsung heroes with nominations open for the prestigious Mayoral-led Waimate District Annual Civic Awards.

Council Urges Dog Owners to Obey Rules

Council stresses that under the Dog Control Bylaw, all public places in the Waimate District are classified as controlled public areas, where dogs may go when on a leash.

Camping Fees Set for 2024-25 Season

Council has set the fees and charges for the Waimate Lakes Camping activity for the 2024/25 season.

Annual Plan 2024-25 Adopted

Council has adopted the Annual Plan 2024-25.

Safer Speeds to be Introduced

​Safer speed areas for Waimate have been given the green light and will soon be in place

Drinking? Don't Drive. Time To Get Our Heads Around It

Alcohol is a major factor contributing to crashes causing deaths and serious injuries in South Canterbury; but that has not stopped us from getting behind the wheel after drinking.

Councils Collaborate on New Climate Resource

A friendly and easy to read guide, with original illustrations from noted New Zealand book-illustrator Polly Rabbits

New Milestone for Waimate District’s Driver Licence Programme

Waimate District Jobs Hub supports jobseekers into employment. The programme also assists jobseekers with getting a driver licence.

Consultation Open For Draft Annual Plan 2024/25

This year’s Annual Plan is a little bit different..

Representation Review Survey Goes Live

Check your mailboxes..

Council Community Meeting - Hakataramea-Waihaorunga Ward

An opportunity for residents to engage and talk to your Mayor and Councillors. Come and discuss what’s on your mind.

Long Term Plan deferred until next year

The Waimate District Council resolved to defer the Long Term Plan for a year at an Ordinary Council Meeting yesterday.

New Public Toilets For Glenavy Rest Area

The Waimate District Council is excited to announce the construction of a modern public toilet facility at the Glenavy rest area.

Climate Change Information Evenings

​Two information evenings next week will set the scene for the development of the Waimate District’s climate resilience strategy.

New roofing for community housing

The Council’s community housing units on Kennedy Crescent will be a lot cosier this winter thanks to a re-roofing project starting this week.

Creative Communities NZ Grant Open

Council invites applications for financial assistance from clubs, groups and organisations within the Waimate District

​Waimate’s unsung heroes thanked

Norman Kirk Swimming Pool to receive upgrade

​It’s time to use up your 2023/24 season tickets as the Norman Kirk Memorial Swimming Pool will be closing earlier to allow for a planned upgrade.

Library Extension And Council Chambers Refurbishment Starting Soon

The Waimate District Library extension will begin later this month and the Council Chambers refurbishment will begin early next month.