Public notification: Military funeral on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

A forward notice that there will be firing of blank cartridges which produce loud bangs in support of a military funeral sometime between the hours of 1.30pm to 3pm on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

There will be soldiers marching around the town in support of the funeral ceremonial event with weapons, so please do not be alarmed or concerned.

There will also be a road closure at the intersections near the Les Munro Centre in both directions on Sunday 15 March. The closure will be in place at 12.30pm to 1pm. 

Soldier presence in Te Kūiti will be prominent from Saturday afternoon and will increase up to 100+ on the Sunday for the funeral.

Thank you for your understanding.

Community Update

4 Dec 2014

Waitomo District Aquatic Centre

Go in the draw to win a week of Holiday Intensive Swimming Lessons valued at $47.50. 

To enter, colour in the Kori's Day at the Beach colouring competition and return to the pools by the 15th of December.

You can download the competition by clicking here or collect a copy from WDC, the Library or the Pools.

 


 

Summer camping reading challenge

Kids, what are you doing this summer?

Come on down to the Library from Monday 8 December and register for this free programme (starting Monday 15 December).

We have some fun activities, events and rewards for children aged 5-12 years.

Check in with the Librarians four times over the six week period to complete the programme and be invited to the Finale Party.

Waitomo District Library is open Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Phone/Fax: (07) 878 1028

Email: [email protected]

www.waitomo.govt.nz/library 

 


 

Christmas Parade - Friday 12 December, 6pm

Float entries must be handed into Waitomo District Council by Friday December 5th. If you do not complete a float entry form you will not be eligible to receive prize money.

This year floats will assemble on King Street East between the Muster Bar and the ANZ Bank from 5.15pm.

Please ensure you have sufficient shade cover and water for the people on your float in case it’s a scorcher.

There will be a variety of stalls available so come on down and join in. 

For further information please phone Donna Macdonald Community Development Coordinator on 07-878 0803.