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.

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.