Waitangi Day Council Information

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on on Friday 6 February for Waitangi Day. All waste transfer stations will also be closed.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. More info

Change of days to temporary Awakino Waste Transfer Station schedule
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to change the open days of the Awakino Waste Transfer Station for the last week of the extended holiday schedule.
It will now open from 9am to 1pm on the following days:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
The normal schedule will for Awakino Transfer Station will resume Sunday 8 February 2026.
We apologise for the inconvenience.

Water Supply Update

11 Mar 2014, 10:02 AM

The water level of the Mokau dam has dropped considerably over the weekend. Therefore Mokau and Awakino communities are now on Water Alert Level 2. WDC urge residents to conserve water now.

Click here to view quick tips on how you can conserve water use in and around the home and at work.

Mokau and Awakino communities are on Water Alert Level 2 - Restrictions. 

  • Total ban on domestic sprinklers - only hand held hosing permitted.

  • Restrictions apply to all urban, rural, non-residential and commercial properties.

Te Kuiti, Piopio and Benneydale communities are on Water Alert Level 1. Residents are urged to conserve water use in and around the home.

  • Avoid watering gardens during the day: the ideal time is 6am - 8am and 6pm - 8pm to reduce evaporation.
  • Use a water saving attachment on your hose and do not leave hoses running unattended.
  • Avoid washing paths and driveways, use a broom instead.
  • Avoid re-filling your swimming pool and use a pool cover when not in use.
  • Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth or shaving.

Click here to view more tips about how you can conserve water use.