Heavy rain is on the way - please prepare

We have been advised that heavy rain is heading our way again on Monday and Tuesday.

At this stage Metservice has not issued any watches or warning for our District over the weekend. However, we are anticipating some heavy rain from 12pm Monday, 27 October to 12pm Tuesday, 28 October which may approach 70mm over this period.

The rain may be particularly heavy in the Marokopa / Awakino / Mōkau areas, so we would advise people to drive to the conditions, and if they are in low lying areas and close to rivers to keep an eye on the river levels. 

Our district has recently been impacted by flooding and slips. Read more about our affected local roads.  Read more
Labour Day - Council and Facilities

Several of our facilities will be closed for Labour Day on Monday 27 October 2025. See the list here.

Community Meeting for Mokau

6 Aug 2014, 10:42 AM

Emergencies arise at unexpected times and we need to be prepared in some way. A meeting for the community is to be held by Waitomo District Civil Defence Emergency Management to explain the process of developing an Emergency Plan.

This is about preparing you to ‘Get Thru’ several hazards that exist or threaten your locality.

When: Wednesday 13th August 7pm
Where: Mokau Community Hall
Residents are encouraged to attend as you have most of the answers.

Martin Berryman 027 839 2487, Operations Manager CDEM Waitomo District Council