2020
18 Dec 2020, 9:00 AM
A blessing was held at the site of the new overbridge on Thursday to mark the beginning of...
8 Dec 2020, 11:45 AM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) has questioned the basis of today’s Ratepayers' Report...
8 Dec 2020, 9:00 AM
Summer is here and Waitomo District Council (WDC) say the Districts water supplies are...
2 Dec 2020, 12:00 PM
Waitomo District Council’s (WDC) three waters projects have been approved by the...
2 Dec 2020, 9:00 AM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) has released its Annual Report for the financial year 1...
25 Nov 2020, 4:00 PM
Five-year-old Neika Needham, from Te Kuiti Primary School was the winning artist of WDC’s...
19 Nov 2020, 8:00 AM
Te Kuiti is set to get a new pedestrian railway overbridge in the New Year after Waitomo...
18 Nov 2020, 8:00 AM
Christmas is six weeks away and Waitomo District Council (WDC) are kicking off the silly...
14 Oct 2020, 7:00 AM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) have added 125 metres of footpath to Rora Street as part of...
30 Sep 2020, 3:59 AM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) has confirmed its move to implement webcasting of its...
29 Sep 2020, 5:00 PM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) has made the decision to postpone this year’s citizen...
29 Sep 2020, 5:00 PM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) will receive $250k to support locals into either long-term...
29 Sep 2020, 5:00 PM
Residents continue to be satisfied with the Waitomo District Council’s (WDC) performance,...
29 Sep 2020, 5:00 PM
Groups from across the district are $52k better off after yesterday’s council...
29 Sep 2020, 7:52 AM
The Mokau steps joining Te Kauri Road to SH 3 are set to reopen after being closed for...
28 Sep 2020, 12:05 PM
There's lots going on at the library these school holidays!
Alien World Drawing...
22 Sep 2020, 2:32 PM
Waitomo District Youth Council (WDYC) are asking rangatahi to submit photos to feature in...
14 Sep 2020, 10:00 AM
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 30 will be closed approximately 13...
9 Sep 2020, 9:11 AM
The Mokau Jetty has closed temporarily due to safety concerns.
Waitomo District Council...
8 Sep 2020, 11:37 AM
Waitomo District Council’s (WDC) final year of a three year footpath improvement programme...
8 Sep 2020, 10:00 AM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) will invest $1.5 million this financial year in the North...
3 Sep 2020, 12:00 PM
Te Kuiti’s town clock is set for a make-over thanks to the generosity of the McLennan...
1 Sep 2020, 12:00 PM
Waitomo District Council’s (WDC) novice driver training programme is set to continue for...
27 Aug 2020, 12:00 PM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) has received approximately $12k from Matariki Tu Rkau for...
25 Aug 2020, 12:00 PM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) is taking up national financial stimulus to improve the way...
25 Aug 2020, 12:00 PM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) is now working through the contractual details after being...
12 Aug 2020, 12:00 PM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) has actioned its COVID-19 Alert level 2 response, which...
30 Jul 2020, 12:00 PM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) today gave the go-ahead to undertake a land development...
23 Jul 2020, 5:00 PM
One complaint initiated by all six Waitomo District Councillors against Mayor John...
23 Jul 2020, 12:27 PM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) is calling for applications to the annual Community...
21 Jul 2020, 12:00 PM
Redwood Park’s make-over is complete and now the new wooden tower needs a name.
Waitomo...
20 Jul 2020, 4:00 PM
Waitomo residents can learn how to make their own household and beauty products at a...
20 Jul 2020, 12:00 PM
Nominations are open for Waitomo District Citizens Awards.
Run by Waitomo District...
7 Jul 2020, 1:00 PM
An assessment of a future opportunity for livestreaming meetings is on the table for...
26 Jun 2020, 1:00 PM
Households may notice a different truck picking up their kerbside rubbish over the next...
22 Jun 2020, 8:00 AM
The 2020 Waitomo District Youth Council (WDYC) has been formed and will host its first...
16 Jun 2020, 4:00 AM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) is urging ratepayers to check their eligibility for...
11 Jun 2020, 12:00 PM
Media Release
Waitomo District Council (WDC) services are now back to pre-COVID-19...
26 May 2020, 12:00 PM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) councillors have decreased rates for the coming year for...
13 May 2020, 12:00 PM
Western Waikato Emergency Operating Centre (WWEOC) is joining forces with two other...
11 May 2020, 1:58 PM
The date for Alert Level 2 has been announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as Thursday...
5 May 2020, 2:05 PM
Local residents are being urged to step up and support local businesses which are now able...
4 May 2020, 3:21 PM
Western Waikato Emergency Operations Centre's welfare team have provided help for 215...
1 May 2020, 1:12 PM
Waikato residents are being reminded to stay respectful and responsible during the first...
30 Apr 2020, 2:15 PM
A new webpage has been launched by Waikato Civil Defence aimed at the generous people in...
30 Apr 2020, 8:40 AM
To protect all whānau and communities in our rohe and to extend the reach of our Community...
29 Apr 2020, 5:00 AM
Local residents who are struggling to feed their companion pets can reach out for help...
26 Apr 2020, 1:00 PM
In addition to help with food, medication and transport, items used to keep warm are also...
25 Apr 2020, 1:09 PM
Hunters across New Zealand will be able to hunt on private land with special restrictions...
24 Apr 2020, 10:54 AM
This year, Anzac Day will be like no other.
With services cancelled for the first time...
23 Apr 2020, 2:10 PM
Adrenalin-junkie enthusiasts are being asked to wait before embarking on their favourite...
23 Apr 2020, 12:00 PM
Due to the lockdown, a number of community facilities/businesses may not have been...
22 Apr 2020, 1:30 PM
Western Waikato residents in need of welfare support can rest assured help will still...
20 Apr 2020, 11:15 AM
Increased reports of social gatherings and un-essential travel during Alert Level 4 is...
19 Apr 2020, 1:30 PM
Waikato’s 0800 800 405 welfare helpline has provided assistance to close to 1400 people...
18 Apr 2020, 12:00 PM
Household bubbles will be able to expand when NZ moves to Alert Level 3 but keep it...
17 Apr 2020, 1:11 PM
The announcement of what will happen when New Zealand moves to Alert Level 3 shouldn’t...
16 Apr 2020, 2:27 PM
People experiencing respiratory illnesses including sore throats or runny noses should...
16 Apr 2020, 12:00 PM
Buying groceries, collecting prescriptions and sourcing firewood is all in a day’s work...
15 Apr 2020, 2:05 PM
Western Waikato Emergency Operating Centre staff are encouraging people to hang in there...
14 Apr 2020, 11:36 AM
There is no doubt we live in caring, generous communities.
But it appears that some...
13 Apr 2020, 1:05 PM
Diligent citizens are alerting local Council’s in droves for suspected COVID-19...
12 Apr 2020, 2:28 PM
Domestic abuse comes in all shapes and forms and can affect people from all walks of life,...
11 Apr 2020, 1:29 PM
Find you’re okay most days but struggling others? Help is at hand with the launch of...
11 Apr 2020, 1:00 PM
Waipa, Otorohanga and Waitomo residents are being asked to have a staycation, not a...
9 Apr 2020, 1:00 PM
A ‘Mighty Local’ campaign is underway to share Waikato stories, public messages and...
9 Apr 2020, 11:50 AM
Urgent medication needs will be addressed this Easter with a handful of pharmacies open in...
8 Apr 2020, 1:15 PM
An influx of illegal rubbish dumping is causing headaches across the Waikato with local...
7 Apr 2020, 1:00 PM
Residents living in the Western Waikato area are being strongly urged not to travel to...
7 Apr 2020, 12:00 PM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) has been working through a number of considerations around...
5 Apr 2020, 3:00 PM
The Ministry of Health (MOH) yesterday issued new advice and guidelines on what people can...
5 Apr 2020, 1:55 PM
Food parcels of all sizes are ready for distribution to individuals and families in...
4 Apr 2020, 2:00 PM
In its first four days Waikato’s 0800 800 405 welfare helpline has taken more than 250...
3 Apr 2020, 1:00 PM
People in need are being linked with volunteer buddies across the Western Waikato...
2 Apr 2020, 3:00 PM
Collecting household waste is an essential service and will continue throughout the...
2 Apr 2020, 1:14 AM
Local demand for food is growing rapidly.
Requests for food parcels in Waitomo, Waipā and...
1 Apr 2020, 4:00 PM
Phone a friend who isn’t online is the call from Civil Defence.
Western Waikato Emergency...
31 Mar 2020, 2:00 PM
Freephone 0800 800 405 has been established for Waikato people struggling to get food,...
31 Mar 2020, 8:35 AM
Locals wanting to lend a helping hand are asked to register with an official volunteering...
30 Mar 2020, 2:19 AM
Residents living in Waitomo, Ōtorohanga and Waipa districts who are in need of help are...
29 Mar 2020, 12:00 PM
There are currently two operating community-based assessment centres (CBAC) open to...
28 Mar 2020, 12:00 PM
A local Civil Defence Emergency Management Centre (EOC) has been activated to help deal...
27 Mar 2020, 5:31 PM
Feelings of uncertainty and not knowing exactly what to do is completely normal during...
23 Mar 2020, 12:00 PM
For Important information about council Services during the COVID-19 Level 4 lock-down...
18 Feb 2020, 12:49 PM
The 18 February issue of Waitomo Way is out now! Click here to view online.
Inside this...
17 Feb 2020, 9:00 AM
Mokau/Awakino Water Supply. This information is updated regularly.
Update as at 17...
12 Feb 2020, 11:54 AM
Waitomo District Council's new building consent system, Alpha, is now live.
Alpha, which...
11 Feb 2020, 1:26 PM
Chorus is currently completing works in Te Kuiti as part of the roll out of the...
10 Feb 2020, 11:30 AM
We are experiencing a prolonged period of dry weather with a lack of rainfall predicted...
5 Feb 2020, 3:50 PM
We have received queries from members of the public regarding a Water tanker observed...
4 Feb 2020, 12:00 PM
The 4 February issue of Waitomo Way is out now! Click here to view online.
Inside this...
13 Jan 2020
PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE - Water used for drinking and cooking - Mokau and Awakino...