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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.
Home Our Council News News and Media Releases 2016 February Waitomo District welcomes new Citizens (3)

Waitomo District welcomes new Citizens

25 Feb 2016

Three people were welcomed as new citizens of New Zealand and Waitomo District on Wednesday 24 February.

The new citizens were sworn in and awarded a citizenship certificate. A morning tea was held following the ceremonies to mark the occasion.

Mayor Brian Hanna welcomed the group in the Council chambers in front of family and supporters. The citizens came from the Philippines and Samoa.

Mr Hanna says he enjoys being able to welcome new people. “It is great to help make this ‘the place you call home’. “We wish you all the best as you settle into the Waitomo District,” he says.

The formal ceremony is a very important step in the process of becoming a New Zealand citizen. 

Photo Caption: Mayor Brian Hanna extends a warm welcome to (from left), Mrs Jasmin Jaleco Camitan, Mrs Lagisa Pula and Mr Pulouoleola Ese Liufau.

Photo: Mayor Brian Hanna extends a warm welcome to (from left), Mrs Jasmin Jaleco Camitan, Mrs Lagisa Pula and Mr Pulouoleola Ese Liufau.