Waitaki App

16/09/2025

Find out the latest happenings in Ōamaru's business community, from award-winnings, to new burger joints, to ownership changes.

It's hard to keep up! But we've done our best.

Find out all about it below...

Whitestone Cheese Burger, baby Cucina Topflite Mīti Inc. design store Riverstone Kitchen Whitestone Contracting Limited Criterion Hotel Rust Atelier, Saxon Blendz Venerable Vintage NZ

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16/09/2025

The slow-fashion movement is picking up momentum in Ōamaru, with Just One Thing Waitaki's third annual event.

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16/09/2025

It's locals' week at Ōamaru Penguins, which is perfectly timed for the opening of the new, and very cool, Discovery Centre.

Find out all the details on the link below...

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12/09/2025

Anyone missing their keys?

Edited - I’ve dropped these into Scott’s Brewery because the Police station is closed and unmanned for the weekend.

Keys found on Harbour Street.

We’ve had these keys handed into us here Hub and Sprocket Cycles. They were found down the Scott’s Brewery end of Harbour Street.

11/09/2025

Outstanding. Way to represent Topflite. 🙌🙌🙌

We made the finals!🥳

As a family-run business, workplace culture is everything to us. We see our team as members of the extended whānau, and we genuinely want everyone to feel happy about coming to work.

Earlier this year we decided to benchmark ourselves against other businesses in Aotearoa and asked our team to complete the Best Places to Work survey. And guess what? We’ve been named finalists in the Spotlight Awards category for Community & Regional Impact!

While we don’t need an award to tell us that our workplace is a healthy, happy one, we are chuffed to be recognised!

Greg, Carolyn, Pete & Sandra

11/09/2025

Ōamaru teenager Winnie Conlan's second place in a national songwriting competition has taken her to Auckland to meet one of the country's favourite artists.

Read more below...

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10/09/2025

Check out Election 2025 on Waitaki App for local links to candidate information - all in one place. PLUS key election dates including last minute enrolment info.

You're welcome😇. Let us know if we've missed anything. Now, over to you - vote 😄.

Get the app - https://qrcodes.pro/pNI8rp

08/09/2025

Te Hā o Maru has received Otago Community Trust funding to the tune of $700,000 to expand a successful leadership programme for Waitaki youth.

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07/09/2025

Proudly hosted by Waitaki Neighbourhood Support

Tracey Reilly from Mōkihi Hauora in Timaru will present this highly recommended session detailing, what addiction is, the physical effects of addiction, wellbeing/mindfulness, relapse prevention, loneliness and boundaries.

Addiction is giving up everything for one thing.
Recovery is giving up one thing for everything.

For more information email: [email protected]

07/09/2025

Oamaru voters - here's what candidate Dan Lewis wants you to know.

Read other candidates' statements on Waitaki App - Elections 2025.

Oamaru-born local business owner Dan Lewis advocates for fair funding, sustainable rates, stronger council transparency, and practical solutions to keep Waitaki affordable and connected.

04/09/2025

Thanks for sharing Jim Hopkins. Read on to see what Jim wants you most to understand about him and his vision for Waitaki.

Oamaru councillor candidate Jim Hopkins pledges affordable essential services, pragmatic decision-making, and commitment to sustainability amid tough rate and water service pressures.