Our Council

Waitomo District Council provides services to the community, as required by statute or determined by Council Policy, in a cost effective manner.

We provide leadership in relation to issues that affect the Waitomo District Community, through the sustainable management of the environment and promotion of the District's needs and aspirations. We ensure that the District's infrastructural assets and associated resources are utilised and managed in a responsible way for the benefit of residents and ratepayers both for today and for the future.

  • Council’s vision for the Waitomo District is - "Te hanga tahi o tātou Takiwa - Shaping our District together"  This future relies on the promotion of a healthier, safer and more rewarding lifestyle across all of the diverse communities that make up our district.

Continued growth in the tourism market and a strong farming industry provide many opportunities for the current population, new residents and entrepreneurs. 

Vision The statutory purpose of Council (as per LGA 2002) is to promote and enhance the four wellbeings (social, cultural, environmental and economic) of its community. Council...
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Contact details for the Mayor and Councillors of the Waitomo District Council
Find out about Council's meeting schedule, view an Agenda or confirmed minutes
The Council's Elected Members are responsible for employing the Chief Executive and its principal relationship is with the Chief Executive. The Chief Executive is responsible for...
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Draft District Plan Open for feedback
Waitomo District Council’s Fees and Charges are reviewed and updated when required to reflect the cost of providing services, in line with Council’s Revenue and Financing Policy. A...
This page contains application forms and information guidelines that are currently available throughout our website. Most forms are able to be filled in electronically and brought...
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We provide funding and grants to our community with the goal of assisting Community Groups and Organisations within our district to  deliver of a range of social services that...
Council publications, application forms and guides can be found on this page.
Rates are an essential source of income - they help meet the cost of all the services and facilities provided by the Waitomo District Council. Whilst rates are essentially a...
Looking for a great career but also wanting to live life to the full? Then Waitomo District Council is the place for you. We’re a small council that is big on people.  We work hard...
Local Government Elections are held every three years by postal voting, using the First-Past-the-Post (FPP) voting method.  If you are an enrolled voter, you'll get a voting...
We regularly seek your feedback on issues, proposed policies or plans which affect our District.
This consultation has now closed     Our Council has carefully considered what we need to do in the next 10 years to improve the wellbeing of our district and build resilience...