Newsline 9 July 2026
Mayor's Column
Nominations are open for the prestigious Waimate District Civic Awards which recognise community service in the voluntary sector. I urge you to put the names forward of those you have witnessed doing amazing things for our community.
Council amalgamation update
Discussions between neighbouring Mayors and Chief Executives are continuing with councils still working to confirm their preferred amalgamation partners, with decisions expected in the coming weeks.
Council adopts Annual Plan with 5.2% rates increase
Waimate District Council has adopted its 2026/27 Annual Plan, balancing affordability for ratepayers with the need to deliver essential services, meet new regulatory requirements, and ensure long-term resilience.
Welcome to our new citizens
The sun shone on a special day for 13 people from our district as they took their oath of citizenship and received their certificates from Mayor Craig Rowley on Tuesday 23 June at the Waimate Event Centre.
