Public notices

Statement from the Mayor: Local Government Reforms

Mayor Craig Rowley speaks out on the wave of major reforms local councils are currently facing.

Annual Report 2024/25 Adopted

Annual report 2024/25 highlights financial performance and key achievements of the Waimate District Council.

Waimate District's Water Approved to Remain Under Local Control

Local control of water services approved for Waimate District, ensuring affordable and efficient delivery for our community's needs.

New Council Sworn In

Swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Mayor and Councillors of the Waimate District Council.

Share in the Joy of Giving this Christmas

Mayoress Lyn's Christmas Child initiative is back for its ninth year.

Local Elections 2025 - Final Results

Meet your newly elected members

Residents Applaud Council in Latest Survey Results

Community satisfaction shines in Waimate District's latest survey results.

Council Meetings Livestreamed

Council is now livestreaming its meetings. The livestreaming is in its testing phase so please bear with us if you experience any glitches. waimatedc.govt.nz/LIVE

New Rating Valuations on the Way for Waimate District

New property valuations for Waimate District reflect recent market trends and provide essential updates for property owners and investors.

Council Submits Water Services Delivery Plan

Waimate District Council has submitted its Water Services Delivery Plan to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), in line with the Local Water Done Well legislation.

Long-Term Solution for the Lower Waihao Rural Water Scheme

A resource consent application has been lodged with Environment Canterbury for a new water source located near Bells Pond, Ikawai.

Notice of decision not to fill extraordinary vacancy

Notice under section 119 of the Local Electoral Act 2001

Rural Policing Proposal Draws Strong Response

Read Council's formal response along with another joint submission signed by Mayor Craig Rowley and Mayor Nigel Bowen (Timaru District Council), urging reconsideration of the proposal.

Rural Policing Consultation - Make a submission

Candidates for the 2025 Waimate District Local Elections Confirmed

As the nomination period for the 2025 local government elections has closed, 15 candidates have put themselves forward for the Waimate District.

Council Mourns the Loss of Councillor Tom O'Connor

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Pareora-Otaio-Makikihi Ward Councillor Tom O’Connor, who died early this morning, Wednesday 6 August 2025.

Waimate District Decides to Chart its Own Destiny

Waimate District Council has decided to retain direct control of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services, deciding on an in-house delivery model

Council Decides, 'No Additional Borrowing'

Click to read about Council's decisions around the Long Term Plan 2024-2035

Ratepayer Roll: Public Notice

Local Authority Elections on 11 October. Click to find more information for ratepayer electors

Our Most Important Decision in Decades

Your Water. Your Decision. Have your say!