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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 - High wave warning along coastline

A high wave warning is in place for our coastline this weekend. A strong westerly swell is expected from Saturday 24 January through to Sunday 25 January, with a swell event (high energy waves) and elevated water levels predicted.

This wave event is big, even for the west coast, with forecast swell over 5 metres and maximum wave height over 10 metres possible. The highest risk period is within 1-2 hours of high tide.

The next high tide for the coastline from Marokopa to Mōkau is around 2pm on Saturday. For Sunday, high tide is around 2.50pm.

2014 Citizens Awards

26 Jun 2014, 8:00 AM

Waitomo District ferns image

Sunday 29th June, 2pm

Waitomo Cultural and Arts Centre

Please join us to celebrate the incredible achievements of the following people

Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

Te Whakaotinga (Oti) Poa: In recognition of Outstanding Service to the Waitomo District and Maniapoto Communities.

Tom Falconer: In recognition of Outstanding Service to St John and the Community.

Mark Bentham: In recognition of Outstanding Service to Piopio Fire Brigade and the Piopio Community.

John Ash: (absent) In recognition of Services to Waitomo Village and the Community - to be presented at a later date.

Citizen of the Year

Terry Bradley: For outstanding service to the Waitomo District Community.

Cash bar and afternoon tea will be provided. RSVP to Donna Macdonald by 5pm Friday 27th June 2014. Ph 0800 932 4357