Public notices

Upcoming Council Meetings and Workshops - March/April 2023

A helping hand for Wairoa

Waimate District Mayor Craig Rowley has kickstarted a fundraising effort for the flood-ravaged district of Wairoa.

Important notice - direct debit delay - 2 February 2023

Council introduces sinking lid approach

Following public consultation, Council have opted to make some changes to the district’s Gambling and TAB Venues Policy

2023 Road Reseal Programme to commence

Every summer, Council undertakes its road resealing work. For a full list of roads and proposed dates, for 2023 click here.

Holiday hours - 22 December 2022 to 5 January 2023

Have your say - Queen Street speed limits

Water notice lifted in Lower Waihao

​Residents on the Lower Waihao (including Waikakahi East) rural water scheme can now return to consuming water directly from the tap, with Council today lifting their “do not consume” water notice.

Important notice - Waimate oxidation ponds

Please note, Council are aware of the odour emanating from the Waimate oxidation ponds and are carrying out steps to resolve this issue as soon as possible.

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.

Resource Recovery Park closed on SC Anniversary Day

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.

Public Meeting - Glenavy

Pool barrier inspections to commence soon

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.