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Severe thunderstorm warning - Thursday 3 July 2025
🔴 Severe Thunderstorm Warning - parts of Waitomo District 🔴
Metservice has issued a RED severe thunderstorm warning for part of the Waitomo District.
The thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.
Impact: Torrential rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
🔴 Please do not travel if you do not have to, and stay safe and drive to the conditions if you need to travel in this weather.

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PLEASE DRIVE SAFE THROUGH AWAKINO GORGE
We are aware that Awakino River is rising quite quickly. If you are travelling along SH3 in the Awakino Gorge, please exercise extreme caution.
Please do not undertake any unnecessary travel, but drive safely and to the conditions if you have to.

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Smarter shopping key to reducing food waste
Smarter shopping key to reducing food waste
31 May 2016
A smarter approach to food shopping could help Kiwi families save hundreds of dollars...
Council Meeting Agenda - 31 May 2016
30 May 2016, 1:21 PM
The monthly Council Meeting will take place on Tuesday 31 May 2016 at 9.00am (Public...
Heading to the Fieldays? Te Kuiti i-SITE is offering a package deal which includes your Fieldays ticket and transport
26 May 2016
Waitomo District welcomes new Citizens
25 May 2016, 11:02 AM
A group of 11 people from three countries were welcomed today as new citizens of New...
Be part of the great persimmon rescue
Be part of the great persimmon rescue
25 May 2016
Volunteers are being sought to help save more than 20 tonnes of persimmons from rotting...
Citizens Awards 2016 presentation ceremony
19 May 2016
You are invited to join us to celebrate the achievements of the following people
Vandalism of Centennial Park sports field
17 May 2016, 5:14 PM
Following on from recent media coverage on the vandalism on Centennial Sportsfield,...
Citizens Awards 2016 presentation ceremony
17 May 2016
You are invited to join us to celebrate the achievements of the following people
A focused direction for the local economy
16 May 2016, 1:00 PM
Waitomo District Council recognises the need for an Economic Development Strategy for the...
WDC to revitalise Mokau Museum gardens
WDC to revitalise Mokau Museum gardens
16 May 2016, 12:08 PM
Waitomo District Council will support further improvements for the Tainui Historical ...
Removal of Car Parks - WDC Queen Street Admin Building
13 May 2016, 10:55 AM
Due to ongoing safety issues, the two car parks at the front of the Waitomo District...
LGNZ welcomes Tourism Infrastructure boost for the regions
LGNZ welcomes Tourism Infrastructure boost for the regions
13 May 2016
LGNZ President, Lawrence Yule, today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of a new...
Water restriction level 4 for Te Kuiti (2)
Water restriction level 4 for Te Kuiti
11 May 2016
Te Kuiti is currently on Water Restriction Level 4. Waitomo District Council’s project to...
Community Update
5 May 2016
Have your say - resident survey out now! Waitomo District Council’s Resident Survey is...
How do we measure up?
How do we measure up?
3 May 2016, 9:17 AM
As part of an on-going commitment to seek public feedback and engagement, Waitomo District...
Waitomo District Council Resident Survey
3 May 2016
You are invited to share your opinion on the services and facilities that we provide for...