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.

Community Update

6 Oct 2016, 8:27 AM

Last days to Vote

Voting documents need to be received by the Electoral Officer before noon on Saturday 8th October 2016 to be counted. If you have not already posted your voting papers and you want your vote to count, please drop your voting papers into Waitomo District Council’s Queen Street Office.

A special vote can be made if you are not currently on the roll, you are on the unpublished roll, you haven’t received your voting papers or you have spoiled or damaged your voting papers.

If you need to cast a special vote or drop you voting papers in to WDC - our Queen Street Office will be open from 8am to 5pm Thursday 6th and Friday 7th October, and from 9am and noon on Saturday 8th October 2016.  


Waitomo District Calendar Competition - vote for your favourite photo

Vote online at: waitomoway.buzzit.co.nz/calendarcompetitionvote

For more information visit the Te Kuiti i-SITE Visitor Information Centre (currently located in the former NZ Post Building, Rora Street Te Kuiti). We are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Phone (07) 878 8077, Email [email protected].

Voting closes on Friday 14 October 2016.


Access digital media with Waitomo District Library

As a Library member, you can download eBooks and audio books onto a digital device using the free OverDrive app. Choose from a vast range of popular titles from various subjects like fantasy and suspense. Borrowed titles will automatically return at the end of the lending period. 

For more information view our ‘Guide to e-books and audio books’ available on our website www.waitomo.govt.nz/library or contact the friendly Library Team on phone (07) 878 1028, email: [email protected]