Public notices

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!

Long Term Plan 2025-2034 Open for Consultation

Consultation on Council's Long Term Plan 2025-2034 is now open for community feedback and engagement.

Council Celebrates Community Heroes

This year’s Waimate District Civic Award function was held at the Waimate Event Centre on Wednesday evening, 12 February to celebrate and recognise the work of volunteers across the district.

Waste To Energy Plant Survey Closes

The Waimate District Council conducted an online community survey to gauge public opinion on the proposed waste-to-energy plant, Project Kea.

Annual Report 2023/24 Adopted

Waimate District Council’s Annual Report for 2023/24 highlights the achievements and progress towards the intentions of the third year of the Long Term Plan 2021-31.

Mayor's Letter Requesting Removal of WTE Plant From Fast-Track Bill

Waimate District Council Mayor Craig Rowley has written to the Minister requesting the removal of the proposed Waste-To-Energy Plant from the Fast-Track Approvals Bill.

Council closely monitoring lower Waihao Water Scheme

The Waimate District Council wishes to inform residents that nitrate levels in the Lower Waihao Rural Water Scheme are currently elevated at 40mg/l.

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.