If you're down the Harbour today, you may notice a drone buzzing around with a plumb weight under it. No, it's not fishing. We're surveying the harbour channel, and rather than getting someone out with boat, there's a new tech option. The drone records the depth of the channel, by dropping the plumb on a line down to the sea bed, and reports back to the drone operator. That way we can work out how the channel is looking, and what work needs to be undertaken in the future. Thanks to Eliot Sinclair for their work today.
Waitaki District Council
Government Relations Services
Oamaru, North Otago 1,468 followers
We love this place!
About us
Waitaki District Council provides a huge range of facilities and services for a population of around 20,000 residents. We employ outstanding people whose skills and experience reflect our desire to provide the best for these facilities and services. They include water and roading engineers, horticulture specialists, urban planners, accountants and other financial specialists, building inspectors, public health experts, IT and software engineers, swim instructors and lifeguards, communication professionals, event co-ordinators, curators, parking officers, administrators, PAs, HR specialists, librarians, and customer service staff. Our staff come from all over the world (everywhere except Antarctica, in fact). Most of our employees live in and around Oamaru and enjoy an enviable lifestyle free of gridlock traffic and pollution. Historically a food-producing region, Waitaki's food tourism market is growing, as are adventure tourism opportunities. We have beautiful lakes, tramping, fishing and hunting; and beaches with great surf and brilliant white sand - weekend plans here consist of asking, 'what cool thing would we like to do next?' Oamaru is Waitaki's main town. Home to around 12,000 people, Oamaru offers the historic Victorian precinct, little blue penguins and Steampunk HQ. There are more artists here than you can shake a stick and our residents love dressing up, having a festival, any excuse, really. We have award-winning restaurants, wineries, craft breweries and the Whitestone Geopark's magnificent geological sites. The scenery is exquisite: spectacular mountains, shimmering lakes - we like to bike: the A2O cycle trail extends from Aoraki Mt Cook all the way to Oamaru on the eastern coast. What are you waiting for? Come work with us.
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http://www.waitaki.govt.nz
External link for Waitaki District Council
- Industry
- Government Relations Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Oamaru, North Otago
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- Building consents, Swimming pool, Strategy and planning, Museum, art gallery and libraries, Community development, Economic development, Economic development, Parks, playgrounds and gardens, Animal control, alcohol licences, cemeteries, Roads, footpaths, cycleways, Water, stormwater and sewage, Rubbish and recycling, Food safety and environmental health, Public toilets, Sports fields and other recreation facilities, and Camping
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20 Thames Street
Oamaru, North Otago 9401, NZ
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54 Tiverton St
Palmerston, Otago 9430, NZ
Employees at Waitaki District Council
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Melanie Jones
Community & Economic Development Manager at Waitaki District Council
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Emma McRae
Product Manager | Product Owner | Business Analyst - Delivering value to the customer
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Robert Roodnat
Business Analyst | Vice chair Waitaki Multicultural Council
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Lichelle Guyan
Management Consultant/cminstd/
Updates
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https://lnkd.in/gdJFZVFJ I am looking for someone to be our new Director of Strategy, Performance & Design, who can join our ambitious Exec Team and contribute to transforming the way we deliver for our district and communities. You will need to be strategic, a proven leader, team minded and be able to challenge how we do things to get a better outcome.
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Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust - Voluntary Position The Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust works to ensure the preservation, enhancement, and appropriate redevelopment of heritage in Oamaru's Historic Precinct. Waitaki District Council appoints three of the seven trustees to the trust to oversee this work. We are now seeking expressions of interest for one trustee to join their board. This is a voluntary position working on behalf of the community. The ideal candidate will have: - a sound understanding of strategic planning in a governance setting, - sound financial skills, - commercial acumen, - a passion for heritage, and - work well within a team environment. For any questions prior to applying, please email vacancies@waitaki.govt.nz.
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Waitaki District Council reposted this
Quiet Tuesday morning coffee time? Why not take a few to tell us what's going on for your business in Waitaki. It ensures Michael Collins is having the right conversations when advocating for the lower South Island and helps Business South offer the right kind of support as you navigate challenging times. https://lnkd.in/gfcE54eG
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School's out but SOOUP'S IN FOR WINTER! Our Waitaki Souper Soup Sipper eateries are cooking up pots of delicious warming goodness for you right now. Get out there and soup! https://lnkd.in/gpe-DTrE
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Smarter street-lighting is on the way… Streetlights in Oamaru and the surrounding area are being upgraded in the next few months, with the aim of saving money and expanding their potential uses. The photocells on the top of the lamps are being replaced with a smart-system control unit – which will allow Waitaki District Council to control the lights directly. The smart-system will save money, by providing more reliable usage data for billing, reducing total power consumption, and reducing electricity drain at peak times. https://lnkd.in/gMx-e29p
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Passionate about Oamaru's CBD and its heritage buildings? We're fortunate to have such a wealth of wonderful heritage properties in Oamaru, and Heritage Development want to bring together those who want the best for them now and in the future. There'll be a talk about heritage, and an opportunity for networking. When: Wednesday 26 June, 5.30pm - 7pm Where: The Business Hive, Thames Street, Oamaru RSVP to rfinlay@waitaki.govt.nz (so we can get the catering right)
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There's been plenty of action by our contractors Whitestone Contracting Limited recently as they replace the old AC piping from Stour Street pump station in Palmerston to the effluent ponds at Horse Range Road. The existing pipes were at the end of their serviceable life and the new replacements pipes with allow for increased demand. Works are expected to be finished by the middle of August.
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Waitaki District Council reposted this
Great to finally sign the contract today to get the Network Waitaki Events Centre built. This is a fantastic community effort to achieve a shared ambition for a modern sports and events centre for the district. Too many people to thank who have supported this achievement but a big thank you to Doug Hurst, Waitaki Events Centre Trust, Network Waitaki, Waitaki councillors present and past, Erik van der Spek, Michael Forgie, and our design and construction partners, Apollo Projects.
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Waitaki District Council reposted this
We are thrilled to share that Green by Nature has been awarded the prestigious parks maintenance contract for the Waitaki District Council in the beautiful South Island of New Zealand. Commencing on July 1, 2024, this contract marks a significant milestone for our company, and we couldn't be more excited to work alongside the wonderful communities within the Waitaki District. Divided into four geographic wards—Ahuriri, Corriedale, Oamaru, and Waihemo—each of these communities offers unique natural beauty and a vibrant community spirit. Maintaining their parks and green spaces will be both an honour and a privilege. https://lnkd.in/d9KTFHZf