Candidates out to impress tonight
Having seven candidates standing for the Waitaki mayoralty gives voters varied choices they can learn more about tonight at the second Otago Mayoral Debate.
Waitaki
Desire to revisit rating options
Desire to revisit rating options
The Waitaki District Council is to take a look at inequalities in its rating system arising from revaluations, but not in time to offset the impact on some farming properties this year.
District leading the country in television set recycling
District leading the country in television set recycling
Waitaki people are believed to be leading New Zealand in recycling unwanted televisions, but have less than two weeks to cash in before they have to pay full price to get rid of them.
Waitaki mayor pulls out of race
Waitaki mayor pulls out of race
The race for the Waitaki mayoralty was thrown wide open yesterday, after incumbent Alex Familton's shock announcement he will not seek a third term.
Irrigators say fees remission too little
Irrigators say fees remission too little
Irrigators on the Lower Waitaki are to receive more than $80,000 back from Environment Canterbury, after an independent hearing commissioner upheld complaints they had been overcharged for resource consent applications - but some may want even more returned.
Too soon to talk about funding
Too soon to talk about funding
North Otago irrigators say it is too early to know if they will be applying for funding from a new investment company due to be set up by the Government.
Water, water everywhere: holiday-makers warned as dams spill
Water, water everywhere: holiday-makers warned as dams spill
Following the decision by Meridian Energy to start spilling water from Lake Pukaki on Wednesday, after days of heavy rain, more spills have taken place along the Waitaki Lakes hydro dams.
Advocate Dawson to exit region's politics
Advocate Dawson to exit region's politics
After overseeing a range of initiatives to support rural communities in North Otago during a three-year stint as Ahuriri Ward councillor on the Waitaki District Council and four years on the Ahuriri Community Board, Craig Dawson will bow out of local politics this year.
Alarm as road swept away
Alarm as road swept away
A group of Waitaki businessmen who were just weeks away from beginning erosion protection work to shore up a coastal section of Waianakarua Rd are dismayed that parts of the roadside were swept into the sea earlier this week.
No plans to follow DCC's floor level lead
No plans to follow DCC's floor level lead
The Waitaki District Council says it is aware of the increased flooding risk caused by sea-level rises, but has no immediate plans to follow the Dunedin City Council's lead in raising minimum floor levels of new houses.
Property on agenda
Property on agenda
Due to the sluggish recovery of the property market and a need to re-think how council-owned buildings are managed, the Waitaki District Council will tomorrow discuss the funding of its property portfolio.
Ruling may hit property market, dairy growth
Ruling may hit property market, dairy growth
The growth of both the rural property market and dairy industry in Waitaki could be affected by a new Environment Court ruling that will change how the high-country land tenure review system is implemented in the district.
Winemakers would 'wait and see'
Winemakers would 'wait and see'
The Waitaki Valley Wine Growers Association has given a cautious welcome to a Government initiative to expand New Zealand wine exports overseas.
Submissions to be called on structure
Submissions to be called on structure
The public will be given an opportunity to say how they think the Waitaki District Council should be structured and whether they want changes.
Nearly 100 volunteer groups named in awards
Nearly 100 volunteer groups named in awards
Almost 100 entries have been received for the combined TrustPower Waitaki district community awards.
Season in Waitaki Valley is 'shaping up quite well'
Season in Waitaki Valley is 'shaping up quite well'
It has been a challenging season for Waitaki Valley winegrowers, but the talk is about quality, not quantity, David Bruce reports.
Not a happy camper about caravan thefts
Not a happy camper about caravan thefts
Campers around the Waitaki lakes who leave gear where it can be easily stolen - such as in insecure caravan awnings - will end up in Omarama constable Nayland Smith's black book.
Talks about stone buildings planned
Talks about stone buildings planned
A public seminar to discuss earthquake risk to buildings made of Oamaru stone is being planned by the Waitaki District Council.
Community awards extended
Community awards extended
The whole of the Waitaki district is now part of the TrustPower community awards, with the programme being extended this year.
Refresher courses for older drivers
Refresher courses for older drivers
Older drivers in the Waitaki district have an opportunity to refresh their driving skills and update their knowledge of the road rules this year through free workshops offered as part of a road safety initiative.