Due to wet weather over the New Year’s period, closures remain in place on #SH82 between Ikawai to Kurow, #SH83 Aviemore to Otematata, #SH87 Kyeburn to Middlemarch, #SH90 Waikoikoi to Tapanui. Allow extra time through the area. More: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic. ^MF

UPDATE 9am 5 Jan 2021: CONSERVE AND BOIL WATER NOTICES: Conserve Water Notice has now been lifted for the Waihemo Water Supply. Boil Water Notices still in place for Otematata and Duntroon Water Supplies. Conserve Water Notices still in place for Windsor & Tokarahi Water Schemes.

Yay! Free public Wi-Fi is now available in Palmerston, Omarama and Oamaru and more locations in the Waitaki district are set to join soon. Look for the sign of Waitaki Wifi and log in your device to enjoy it. Read more on ow.ly/QDZM50D4K6W

Box of Birds featuring work by Natalie Carpenter and Tracey Vickers, finishes this weekend. Make sure you come and see it! Let's support our local artists. There's even colouring-in to do for the kids so you can look around the whole gallery! Box of Birds until 17 January 2021

#Vacancy Waitaki District Council are looking for an Independent Member to join the Performance Audit and Risk Committee. This role will assist the Committee to oversee the Council's financial and risk management practices. Read more on ow.ly/TlFb50DdRXW

Sharon Murcott: My slice of heaven opens later this week in the community gallery. Do pop in to see these watercolours of local sites and scenes. #SupportLocal #Watercolour #Waitaki #ForresterGallery #SharonMurcott

#vacancy: Building Control Officer Waitaki District is growing fast and the Waitaki District Council are looking for a Building Control Officer to join our Building team to keep up with development. Apply now before it is too late. ow.ly/HCv950De6Jd

Oamaru is the largest town in the Waitaki District and one of its many attractions is the beautiful limestone architecture of the Victorian Precinct. We love walking through the lane and alleyways of this unique town - so many little artisan shops to discover.

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Are you a keen Geocacher? 🕵️‍♀️ We are looking into the idea of developing a Geocaching Tour through the Geopark and would love local input and expertise! If you would like to share your ideas and thoughts, please get in touch with Lisa via email [email protected]

17 people dead on our roads in 10 days. Absolutely heartbreaking 💔 Slow down, leave the phone alone, drive sober and wear your seatbelt.

Road closure – Thames Street, Oamaru dlvr.it/SH1vSc

Sublime Studios just outside of Kurow is such a great place to record and stay. Awesome people! @ Sublime Music Studio instagram.com/p/CZbMmmErHtO/…

“Cucina has won a coveted chef’s ‘‘hat’’ …The Oamaru restaurant was praised by Cuisine Good Food Awards judges, who described it as being ‘‘big-hearted, fearless and fiery’’ and gave it a score of 16 out of 20 to be awarded one ‘‘hat’’.” oamarumail.co.nz/community/cuci…?

Please don't circulate this image. I would hate for anyone near the sprinklers to get the wrong idea...

Compliance Analyst I #WaitakiDistrictCouncil | Deadline: 01/03/2022 Our Water Services Team is seeking a Compliance Analyst to help ensuring the services we deliver to the community meet all health legislation and environmental consenting requirements. 👉 ow.ly/3CSy50HYh0z

Animal Control Officer | #WaitakiDistrictCouncil | Deadline: 28/02/2022 Call for a Regulatory Services Officer-Animal Control to join our Team. You will be supported by an experienced and capable team and develop new skills... 👉 ow.ly/SzrT50HYh6V

#Omarama #ClayCliffs Pretty cool. Much like the Pinnacles. Start the #Alps2Ocean tomorrow. 5 days of having a sore arse. Can't wait

@gazza_d Unfortunately yes. On some cycleways. Alps2Ocean (Mt Cook to Oamaru) is an absolutely spectacular ride and is a joy...except for these sodding barriers. CyclingActionNetwork