Public notices

18-hole disc golf course underway at Knottingley Park

Waimate’s Knottingley Park and Arboretum will soon be home to one of the South Island’s longest disc golf courses, with construction now underway.

Waimate Christmas Child marks sixth year

As Christmas draws nearer, Waimate District residents are being encouraged to get in to the giving spirit and support Waimate Christmas Child.

Council decline Three Waters Better Off funding package

After a healthy debate, Council have opted to decline Tranche 1 of the Government's three waters funding,

Revised tsunami evacuation zones for Waimate District

New tsunami modelling for the Mid and South Canterbury coastlines has today seen a rollout of revised tsunami evacuation zones, with minor impact in the Waimate District.

Community meeting space taking shape in Waimate

They say the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, unless that is, you are standing on Waimate’s Queen Street.

South Canterbury Mayors support consensus plan for three waters

South Canterbury’s Mayors have thrown their support behind the consensus plan for to improve water management in New Zealand.

Mental health advocate Matt Chisholm Waimate bound

In a free public talk, television host and personality Matt Chisholm will speak to Waimate residents in a bid to spark more conversation around mental health and resilience in rural communities.

Consultation now open on Three Waters Better Off Funding

Waimate District residents can now have their say on the Government’s Three Waters Better Off Funding Proposal, with Council calling for submissions over the next fortnight.

Councils vote to move 2022 South Canterbury Anniversary Day

Mackenzie, Timaru and Waimate District Councils have all voted to move the 2022 date for South Canterbury Anniversary Day to 11 November 2022.

Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Service to be held

Council will host a public memorial service in Seddon Square next week to acknowledge the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This will take place on Thursday 22 September from 2pm.

Candidates confirmed for 2022 Local Body Elections

With nominations for the 2022 Local Body Elections now closed, the Waimate District Council has received a total of 15 nominations for Ward Councillors and two nominations for the Mayoralty.

Queen Street retail space set for facelift

A project between the Waimate District Council and Rooney Earthmoving Ltd (REL) will see a block of vacant shops on Waimate’s main street make way for an outdoor community meeting space.

It’s time to demand better Water Reform, South Canterbury

It’s time for everyone to demand better three waters reform, and reject the Government’s one size fits none plan, say South Canterbury Mayors.

Three Waters Reform Update

What will happen if the Government's Three Waters Reform Programme goes ahead? What will it mean for your rates and Council's future? Come and find out at this public meeting on 12 July 2022.

Council Adopts 2022/23 Annual Plan

Pedestrian Crossing Reinstated on High Street

Rural Water Supply Committee Meetings - Upcoming

Council Agree to 9.9% Rates Increase

Council to Join Local Government Funding Agency

Vaccine Pass Requirements Removed