Auckland Anniversary Council Information

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on on Monday 26 January for Auckland Anniversary. All waste transfer stations will also be closed.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. More info

Weather Watch - Heavy rain and strong wind
Metservice has issued a heavy rain watch and strong wind watch for our district. The watch is valid from 1pm tomorrow Wednesday, 21 January 2026 to 6am Thursday 22 January.

Major Changes - Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

20 Dec 2013, 3:59 PM

On the 18th of December 2013 the full provisions of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 come into force, meaning major changes for those involved in the hospitality industry. This Act is the result of a raft of recommendations to Government from the Law Commissions review into the alcohol industry “Alcohol in our lives – curbing the harm” which was authored in 2010 and replaces the Sale of Liquor Act 1989. The object of the Act is to reduce alcohol related harm.

To read more about the changes view the summary document under the related links.