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Water Shutdown - Lawrence Street, Te Kūiti 4.30pm

Sometimes accidents happen... 
The water supply to Lawrence Street will need to be shutdown for a few hours while contractors repair a broken watermain. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Urgent water shutdown for leak detection in Maniaiti/Benneydale
We have discovered that there is a large leak in the water network in Maniaiti/Benneydale that we need to find and fix, as we are losing a lot of water.
Waitomo District Council contractor McIndoe Group will be shutting down the water in Maniaiti/Benneydale today in order to try locate the leak.
Leak detection helps identify where there could be faults in the network and can also help determine where water loss is occurring.
There will only be a temporary interruption to water supply, and it should not overly disrupt or interfere with normal usage.
Work will include turning off a valve at each street for a few minutes to check for changes in water pressure.
A leak detection device will also be used to listen for leaks on the water mains.
If the leak is detected in the Council-owned network, repairs will be undertaken.
If you experience unclean water flow afterwards, please wait 10 minutes and then run an outside tap for at least five minutes or until water runs clear. This is to avoid any unclean water entering your household system.
We also ask that you please conserve water as much as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Home Our Council News News and Media Releases 2016 May Waitomo District welcomes new Citizens (4)

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 Zealand and the Waitomo District.

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

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

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. 

New citizens of Waitomo District 25 May 2016

PHOTO:  Mayor Brian Hanna extends a warm welcome to Mrs Srey On Ou, Mrs Antoinette and Mr Andries Fourie and Arno and Conrad Fourie. Mr Andy Burgess, Miss Vau Fili and Mr Malo Fili, Ms Fialupe Tapusoa (front centre), Miss Laumua Fili and Mrs Sitekauita Tapusoa.