POSTPONEMENT of Cultural Storyboards opening and blessing

Waitomo District Council, with the support of Ngāti Rōrā, have made a call to POSTPONE the official opening and blessing of the Mangaokewa Walkway Cultural Storyboards. This is due to areas of the walkway suffering from washouts and flooding from recent weather events. The installation of the storyboards and blessing will be held later in the year, which will allow for the walkway to be repaired and stabilised. We thank you for your understanding.

Community Learner Driver Programme

1 Oct 2013, 11:45 AM

20 learner drivers took part in a Learner Driver Licence Pilot Scheme to assist young drivers to meet the required driver training hours that will enable them to sit their restricted drivers licence.

Seven of the 20 have to date gained their restricted drivers licence with the others still to complete the test.

A graduation ceremony was held in the Waitomo District Council Chambers on Thursday 27 September, to congratulate the students and show appreciation to those who were involved in the programme.

The programme assisted the youth to gain the driving experience they need to pass the restricted drivers licence test and become a safe driver.

The NZ Transport Agency, AA and Caltex supported Waitomo District Council and Te Kuiti Community House to deliver the pilot. This was one of only 2 trialled through out the country.

Community Learner Driver Scheme 

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