The community decides . . . An artist's interpretation of the proposed new St John Oamaru building at Awamoa Park. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/WAITAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL Waitaki district councillors have made it clear – it’s up to the community to decide on Awamoa Park’s future. Earlier this month, St John formally sought the opportunity to lease part of the park from the council to build a new emergency ambulance base, as its Coquet St premises are no long fit for purpose. Councillors were asked at a full council meeting last week to agree in principle to make the council land available for a potential lease to St John.