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SH3 Awakino Gorge closure

Please be advised that SH3 through the Awakino Gorge will close from 6pm tonight (Tuesday 9 June) for safety reasons, following the identification of new land movement on the hillside. More info

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Pop Up Council coming to Mōkau

Council services available

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Our King Country Future

Learn about our joint proposal with Ōtorohanga District Council

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Movie Night is back!!!

Join us for a night of family entertainment

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Waitomo Way Newsletter - June 2026

What's happening this month

Design a flag for our towns

Celebrate Youth Week 2026

Kerbside Collection Changes

Kerbside Collection changes are coming soon.

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Roading Network Updates

Information on weather-impacted roads

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Rates Rebate Scheme

Find out if you qualify

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Council Meetings

Find out about Council's meeting schedule, view an Agenda or confirmed minutes

Online Map Panel

This service provides many layers of Waitomo District Council’s mapping data and...

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Local Government Reform

OUR KING COUNTRY FUTURE Ōtorohanga and Waitomo District Councils are working...

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Design A Flag Youth Week 2026

What does the Waitomo District mean to you? To celebrate Youth Week 2026, we are...

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Pop up Council in Mōkau

Our Pop up Council Customer Services team will be at the Mōkau Hall, Mōkau on...

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Community Movie Night

Hunt For The Wilderpeople Get together for an evening of fun, connection, and...

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Rates Rebate Scheme

The Rates Rebate Scheme benefits ratepayers who are on lower incomes and pay...

Kerbside Collection Service

Find out about our weekly Kerbside Rubbish and Recycling Collection Service for...

Waikato Waters Ltd

Waitomo District Council has joined other councils within the Waikato region to...

Public Notices

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Waitomo District Council Meeting Schedule

The following is a schedule of the Waitomo District Council and Committee meetings scheduled for the remainder of the 2026 year. All meetings start at 9am unless specifically stated otherwise. Sunday...

King's Birthday - Council Service Information

Waitomo District Council - King's Birthday Service Hours Monday 1 June 2026 Customer Services and Visitor Hub - Closed. Our call centre operates 24/7. For after hours please call 0800 932 4357. WDC...

Contract Opportunity – Awakino Transfer Station Operations and Mōkau Bin Servicing

Waitomo District Council is inviting expressions of interest from reliable and community‑focused contractors for the operation of the Awakino Transfer Station and the servicing of public litter and...

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News and Media Releases

9 Jun 2026

Waikato Waters Marks New Chapter For Water Services

Today, Waikato Waters celebrated its upcoming transition from establishment to operations on 1 July, when it will begin delivering water and wastewater services across several Waikato districts. The...

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