In times of crisis, the Controller steps up to guide Waimakariri’s emergency response from the heart of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

Last week Waimakariri District Council looked back at a years’ worth of work as they adopted the Annual Report for 2024.

During a civil defence emergency, the Council activates an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) to coordinate response efforts, protect life and property, and communicate with residents and key agencies.

School holidays are officially over with kids heading back to school today.

Cost-efficiency, value for money, and focusing on core services were topics of discussion when Waimakariri District Council discussed next years Draft Annual Plan in October.

The Community Service Awards in the Waimakariri District have a rich history spanning 32 years. They recognise the invaluable contributions of individuals who selflessly work behind the scenes to help make this District a great place to be.