2014
19 Dec 2014, 10:30 AM
The Department of Internal Affairs has updated and launched its resource about dog safety,...
19 Dec 2014, 10:15 AM
While local government across the country supports many of the proposed changes under the...
19 Dec 2014
Eric Tait has resigned as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Inframax Construction Ltd...
18 Dec 2014, 8:14 AM
Waitomo District Council is working to improve the quality of the local Roading Network.
16 Dec 2014, 11:11 AM
There are many beautiful places to camp throughout our district and Waitomo District...
15 Dec 2014, 11:43 AM
Rora Street Te Kuiti was the place to be on Friday night. The event was a great success...
11 Dec 2014, 12:22 PM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
11 Dec 2014, 12:17 PM
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11 Dec 2014, 10:50 AM
A group of 13 people from four countries were welcomed as new citizens of New Zealand and...
9 Dec 2014, 10:05 AM
Rachel Stubbs has a busy period ahead as Road Safety coordinator for Waitomo and...
9 Dec 2014, 10:00 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
8 Dec 2014, 1:10 PM
Council's Water services staff take regular readings of total water production and of...
5 Dec 2014, 10:44 AM
Joint news release: HAMILTON CITY COUNCIL - WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL - WAIPA DISTRICT...
4 Dec 2014
Waitomo District Aquatic Centre
Go in the draw to win a week of Holiday Intensive Swimming...
4 Dec 2014
Local government is seeking changes to the Health and Safety Reform Bill 2014 for the...
27 Nov 2014, 10:09 AM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has recognised findings of Parliamentary Commissioner...
25 Nov 2014, 9:20 AM
Expressions of Interest are sought for the removal of dewatered waste sludge from Te Kuiti...
25 Nov 2014, 9:11 AM
During this time of year there is a large duck and swan population that congregates in Te...
25 Nov 2014
Under the Dog Control Act 1996, owners have a responsibility to ensure that their dogs...
14 Nov 2014, 8:00 AM
“DIY is a favourite hobby of many New Zealanders. Plenty of kiwis will be using their...
13 Nov 2014, 4:53 PM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Work on track area underway
12 Nov 2014, 8:53 AM
Local government supports summer festivities so that New Zealand communities have safe,...
12 Nov 2014, 8:53 AM
The local government sector reminds New Zealanders to plan ahead for events where they...
11 Nov 2014, 9:25 AM
In general the majority of work specified in the contract has been completed, with...
11 Nov 2014, 8:19 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Work continues on Mangaotaki Bluffs...
11 Nov 2014, 8:17 AM
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Children taught to stop look and...
11 Nov 2014, 8:14 AM
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Start date for roundabout
11 Nov 2014, 8:09 AM
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Hundreds turn out for Guy Fawkes...
6 Nov 2014, 9:00 AM
Community Partnership Fund
Are you planning a project that will benefit your community? If...
5 Nov 2014, 2:30 PM
The White Ribbon Art and Garden Ramble will take place on the weekend of November the 22 &...
30 Oct 2014, 9:22 AM
We recently carried out a Waste Audit to measure the types of waste being put into rubbish...
30 Oct 2014, 9:07 AM
A TE KUITI teenager, who was killed after being hit by a freight train while running to...
29 Oct 2014, 12:31 PM
Our thoughts are with the family of young Te Kuiti student Ngaremu King, who passed away...
23 Oct 2014, 8:00 AM
We all want a warm, comfortable home, but many New Zealand houses are difficult and...
23 Oct 2014, 8:00 AM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has completed its review into managing risks from...
16 Oct 2014
Our activities and services are funded from a mix of property rates, fees and charges,...
15 Oct 2014, 10:44 AM
The Associate Minister of Transport Hon. Michael Woodhouse has signed into law amendments...
13 Oct 2014, 9:00 AM
MEDIA RELEASE
13 October 2014
The Collaborative Stakeholder Group (CSG), in working on...
10 Oct 2014, 1:17 PM
The WW1 Commemorations project is a way for our District to honor the brave soldiers and...
9 Oct 2014
INFRAMAX Construction Ltd (ICL) has recorded a profit for the second straight year. ...
9 Oct 2014
We all want a warm, comfortable home, but many New Zealand houses are difficult and...
6 Oct 2014, 9:29 AM
Council's adopted report containing information and statistics on the dog control activity...
3 Oct 2014, 9:54 AM
If you’re holding an event this summer that will need a special licence, make sure to plan...
2 Oct 2014, 2:30 PM
Recorded crime in the Waikato District has risen slightly in the last year up 1.9 per cent...
2 Oct 2014, 9:30 AM
WAITOMO District Council chief executive Chris Ryan admits there is “lots of room for...
2 Oct 2014, 9:30 AM
THE costs to re-locate the Te Kuiti Community House (TKCH) services from Jennings St to...
2 Oct 2014, 9:00 AM
WAITOMO district’s debt at the end of the 2013/2014 financial year is $4.9 million less...
2 Oct 2014, 9:00 AM
BROOK Park will host a huge bonfire and free fireworks display on November 8.
2 Oct 2014, 9:00 AM
Railway building progress WAITOMO District Council is seeking approval from the Historic...
30 Sep 2014, 8:00 AM
Create your dream day in this unique and magical setting that is perfect for your wedding...
26 Sep 2014, 2:14 PM
The year 7 students from the Piopio College social studies class contacted me about...
24 Sep 2014, 3:00 PM
WDC has entered into a fixed term arrangement for the provision of services for the day to...
23 Sep 2014, 10:56 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Council needs public's help
23 Sep 2014, 10:54 AM
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Protection of Staff No 1 for local...
16 Sep 2014, 10:47 AM
What would you do if a disaster happened?
You never know when you might be without...
16 Sep 2014, 10:44 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Waretini wins talent show
11 Sep 2014, 10:41 AM
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Young talent to go on show
11 Sep 2014, 9:57 AM
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Golden times on their way
9 Sep 2014, 2:57 PM
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Minister's visit delights party...
5 Sep 2014, 1:42 PM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed today’s announcement that the Green ...
4 Sep 2014, 11:17 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Quality of council survey results...
4 Sep 2014, 9:46 AM
Come along and support our talented youth:
Taylor Matthews and Chris Bio
Armadeus...
28 Aug 2014, 8:25 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
WDC says no to LED lights for now.
28 Aug 2014, 8:20 AM
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WDC caps pokie numbers
27 Aug 2014, 1:34 PM
Waitomo is to examine the benefits of upgrading nearly 1000 streetlights in the district...
21 Aug 2014, 9:34 AM
Our community celebrating 125 years of guiding in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
19 Aug 2014, 3:00 PM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
WDC processes get the big tick
19 Aug 2014, 2:58 PM
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District welcomes new Kiwis
19 Aug 2014, 2:57 PM
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Gallery Opens
19 Aug 2014, 2:55 PM
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Sea claims part of Mokau road
15 Aug 2014, 9:47 AM
The upgrade of the stormwater on Ngatai Street/ Duke Street and Hospital Road is now...
15 Aug 2014, 9:25 AM
Council adopted the Exceptions Annual Plan 2014/15 on Tuesday 25th June 2014.
Your first...
14 Aug 2014, 2:39 PM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Rugby gallery opens Sunday
14 Aug 2014, 2:35 PM
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WDC tightens up signage rules
12 Aug 2014, 1:50 PM
Do you want to know more about what New Zealand is doing to deal with the risks, changes...
11 Aug 2014, 11:08 AM
Media Release
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has come out strongly stating its desire...
11 Aug 2014, 9:07 AM
Our community celebrating 125 years of guiding in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
7 Aug 2014, 2:45 PM
Redesigned to accommodate both local needs and to provide a directory of information for...
7 Aug 2014, 10:03 AM
The rubber’s really starting to hit the road with co-operation over a smarter approach to...
7 Aug 2014, 8:00 AM
Waitomo District Christmas Parade
It’s Christmas’... is the theme for this year’s...
6 Aug 2014, 10:42 AM
Emergencies arise at unexpected times and we need to be prepared in some way.
5 Aug 2014, 10:55 AM
MEDIA RELEASE
Very solid results have been achieved in a major Waikato Regional Council...
5 Aug 2014, 8:12 AM
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WDC almost ready to adopt gambling...
1 Aug 2014, 1:45 PM
If you are planning an event that requires some or all of a local road to be closed...
31 Jul 2014, 11:58 AM
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Kit's off home to Kawhia
31 Jul 2014, 11:45 AM
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In Brief - Te Kuiti intersection...
29 Jul 2014, 11:35 AM
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Railway building makeover gets...
29 Jul 2014, 11:25 AM
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WDC happy with service
29 Jul 2014
Waitomo District Library has access to a convenient mobile application that connects our...
24 Jul 2014, 11:10 AM
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$60k Upgrade for popular local park
18 Jul 2014, 11:48 AM
Waitomo District Council will soon be replacing the playground equipment at Centennial...
16 Jul 2014, 2:02 PM
Waitomo District Council Chief Executive Chris Ryan has been appointed to a cross-sector...
15 Jul 2014, 10:54 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Dogs kill Brook Park sheep/Waitomo...
15 Jul 2014, 8:00 AM
For many reasons including public safety, dogs must be confined to a property by fencing,...
11 Jul 2014
MEDIA RELEASE
A Waikato effluent disposal company has been convicted and fined $41,250...
10 Jul 2014, 11:22 AM
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TKHS Opens new facility
10 Jul 2014
MEDIA RELEASE
Waikato District Council has been fined $56,250 for its discharge of...
8 Jul 2014, 11:59 AM
Piopio Water Supply will be affected Thursday 10th July, approx 3 pm. WDC is replacing an...
8 Jul 2014, 11:09 AM
A landscape project led by Ngahuia Herangi from the Maniapoto Maori Trust Board has...
8 Jul 2014, 10:33 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Water Seepage affects Theatre
3 Jul 2014, 11:45 AM
Media release
Members of the Port Waikato whitebaiting community, and the wider public,...
3 Jul 2014, 8:00 AM
Rates Payment Options
There are a variety of payment options available for customers who...
1 Jul 2014, 1:50 PM
The Citizens awards were held on Sunday 29th June. Around 200 people from across the...
27 Jun 2014
Media release
Friday 27 June 2014
Waikato’s capability to prepare for and deal with...
26 Jun 2014, 9:40 AM
Waitomo District Council underwent a recent assessment by the International Accreditation...
26 Jun 2014, 9:30 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Work is underway to upgrade the...
26 Jun 2014, 8:00 AM
Sunday 29th June, 2pm
Waitomo Cultural and Arts Centre
Please join us to celebrate the...
26 Jun 2014
This is a reminder that all dogs over the age of three months must be registered with...
24 Jun 2014, 1:00 PM
MEDIA RELEASE
24 June 2014
A multi-stakeholder group working on ways to protect the...
24 Jun 2014, 8:00 AM
This is a reminder that all dogs over the age of three months must be registered with...
17 Jun 2014, 8:00 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Cyber bullying campaign a great...
17 Jun 2014, 8:00 AM
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SH3 back to one lane
12 Jun 2014, 2:54 PM
MEDIA RELEASE
Waikato Regional Council’s flood team is monitoring the level of the...
12 Jun 2014, 8:00 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Ablution upgrade almost there
11 Jun 2014, 1:05 PM
A newly released independent report from Grant Thornton shows councils are in a sound...
11 Jun 2014, 8:58 AM
Media release
0515 Wednesday 11 June 2014
Heavy rain and wind have been affecting the...
10 Jun 2014, 1:01 PM
New Zealand Post and Kiwibank are to shift services from the existing Te Kuiti PostShop to...
10 Jun 2014, 8:00 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
WDC wants feedback on its gambling...
10 Jun 2014, 8:00 AM
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Council prioritises customer...
10 Jun 2014, 8:00 AM
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Mayor lodges complaint with WRC
10 Jun 2014, 8:00 AM
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WDC gives grants to three groups
10 Jun 2014, 8:00 AM
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Library backs snail mail day
9 Jun 2014, 10:02 AM
Draft Exceptions Annual Plan 2014/15
Waitomo District Council was seeking your feedback on...
9 Jun 2014, 9:53 AM
Residents are invited to come along to the Waitomo District Library on Friday 13 June from...
5 Jun 2014, 9:45 AM
An electrical fault caused by a collapsed (Lines Company) power pole is the cause of the...
3 Jun 2014, 8:49 AM
The Waitomo/Otorohanga Community Health Forum will be held on Monday 9 June.
For more...
27 May 2014, 8:00 AM
The TV TakeBack programme has now finished. Waitomo District Council would like to thank...
20 May 2014, 8:00 AM
The Waitomo District Youth Council are giving the Te Kuiti Skate Park a makeover.
20 May 2014, 8:00 AM
The Youth Council is made up of students from all three secondary schools in the district.
14 May 2014, 8:00 AM
Waikato people are being asked to keep an eye out for a rust-like fungus which could kill...
14 May 2014, 8:00 AM
Are you interested in knowing about who is in your community?
13 May 2014, 9:50 AM
The Fieldays has many exciting exhibitions and public shows, making this a fun family day...
13 May 2014, 8:00 AM
A high-calibre group of experts has been appointed to help provide crucial information on...
9 May 2014, 8:00 AM
The Ministry of Education, which is planning to withdraw 10 rural school bus routes, says...
7 May 2014, 1:29 PM
The Library Team held a competition during April 2014. Children were invited to get...
1 May 2014, 9:14 AM
Waitomo District Animal Control Services
Waitomo District Council is now solely...
1 May 2014, 9:05 AM
The call for nominations has been extended to Friday 9th May
23 Apr 2014, 9:08 AM
Te Kuiti Civic Memorial Service
Members of the Public and Service Organisations are...
22 Apr 2014, 2:00 PM
The district received significant rainfall over the Easter weekend. River levels in all...
14 Apr 2014, 9:21 AM
Hey Kids, don't be bored these holidays - visit the Waitomo District Library. There are...
10 Apr 2014, 10:29 AM
The district has received some much needed rainfall overnight and early this morning....
10 Apr 2014, 8:00 AM
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WDC calls for submissions... (Click...
9 Apr 2014, 1:45 PM
Hey kids, get creative this Easter with the Waitomo District Library. Bring your egg...
9 Apr 2014, 8:00 AM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is launching a review of local government funding, to...
9 Apr 2014, 8:00 AM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) advised at its April Quarterly Media Briefing today...
9 Apr 2014, 8:00 AM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) is calling for central government to review the land...
8 Apr 2014, 8:00 AM
Waitomo District Council is calling for nominations for the 2014 Waitomo District Citizens...
3 Apr 2014, 8:00 AM
Draft Exceptions Annual Plan 2014/15
The draft Plan includes proposals for the 2014/15...
3 Apr 2014, 8:00 AM
Waitomo District Council would like to thank all those involved in the organisation and...
2 Apr 2014, 2:43 PM
King Country Energy (KCE) invites you to come along to this fun day and enjoy bouncy...
2 Apr 2014, 1:42 PM
WDC have identified a very small break in a sewer line that discharges to the Mangaokewa...
1 Apr 2014, 1:46 PM
Waitomo District Council seeks proposals for the provision of a range of animal control...
26 Mar 2014, 2:53 PM
The development of the vibrant central hub on Rora Street Te Kuiti, is starting to take...
25 Mar 2014, 2:15 PM
The level of the Mokau storage dam has improved, but the raw water is still discolored...
21 Mar 2014, 2:12 PM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) supports New Zealand First’s policy to share mineral...
19 Mar 2014, 10:45 AM
Find out about activities being held
18 Mar 2014, 10:56 AM
Come along to the Waitomo District Library this Thursday at 11am.
Children will have lots...
18 Mar 2014, 10:38 AM
As at 1 April 2014 the term of the service contract between Waitomo Animal Control Limited...
13 Mar 2014, 4:43 PM
The MetService and Ministry of Civil Defence have issued a severe storm warning advising...
11 Mar 2014, 10:02 AM
The water level of the Mokau dam has dropped considerably over the weekend.
11 Mar 2014, 9:00 AM
WDC received a complaint about the color of the treated water on 28 February 2014.
An...
11 Mar 2014, 9:00 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Mayor furious with Mokau dam...
11 Mar 2014, 9:00 AM
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Railway buildings revamp...
7 Mar 2014, 3:57 PM
Fire risk conditions have reached an extreme level therefore all fire permits are...
6 Mar 2014, 9:00 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Brigades and Helicopters needed...
6 Mar 2014, 8:00 AM
Draft Exceptions Annual Plan 2014/15
Preparation of the draft Exceptions Annual Plan...
4 Mar 2014, 9:00 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Major manpower to quell scrub...
4 Mar 2014
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Water levels low, fire bans...
3 Mar 2014, 10:56 AM
Children will have lots of fun listening to a story and taking part in action rhymes.
28 Feb 2014, 10:42 AM
Waitomo District farmers, growers and contractors have the opportunity to take part in an...
27 Feb 2014, 1:45 PM
The Te Kuiti Water Treatment Plant (TKWTP) needs significant upgrade to meet the...
27 Feb 2014, 11:43 AM
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Get ready just in case... (click...
27 Feb 2014, 11:39 AM
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Horse riders under scrutiny......
27 Feb 2014, 7:00 AM
Waitomo District Rural Fire Authority
Pursuant to the powers vested in Council under the...
26 Feb 2014, 9:51 AM
The water readings for the district’s four water treatment plants are at an acceptable...
26 Feb 2014, 9:44 AM
Please join us for Tots n' Tales – held every Thursday at 11am.
Children will have lots of...
26 Feb 2014, 9:29 AM
You may notice some changes to the kerbside collection service.
Envirowaste have notified...
25 Feb 2014
LUCKY ESCAPE: A man was “pretty lucky” to only be concussed says Te Kuiti Police
25 Feb 2014
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Mayoral Forum endorses next stage...
25 Feb 2014
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Taking the chore out of rubbish......
11 Feb 2014, 9:00 AM
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Kea Crossing... (click here to...
6 Feb 2014, 8:00 AM
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Makeover down under... (click here...
4 Feb 2014, 10:39 AM
A Te Kuiti man's doves, chooks and bantams were attacked by dogs last week with most...
4 Feb 2014, 10:36 AM
Construction has begun in Mokau to double the capacity of the town's drinking water.
30 Jan 2014
STORY / ARTICLE: WAITOMO NEWS – www.waitomonews.co.nz
Litter control a top priority for...
28 Jan 2014, 1:14 PM
Our Queen Street office is closed on Thursday 6 February 2014. To make a Service Request...
24 Jan 2014, 2:53 PM
Upgrade work is well underway at the Waitomo Cultural and Arts Centre. Stages 3 and 4 of...
21 Jan 2014, 3:11 PM
Auckland Anniversary Day
Our Queen Street office is closed on Monday 27 January 2014. To...
16 Jan 2014, 8:00 AM
The illegal dumping of rubbish (also known as fly-tipping) has unfortunately become an...