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.

Notice of planned Water Shutdown - Mokau

18 Oct 2016, 8:47 AM

Waitomo District Council will be undertaking planned works to replace the water main on North Street Mokau (weather permitting).

There will be a temporary interruption of the water supply on Tuesday 18 October 2016, from 8am - 5pm:

  • MOKAU: Oha St, Rangi Rd, Main Rd, Aria Tce, Point Rd, Tainui St, Takarei Tce, North St, Te Kauri Rd, Te Mahoe Rd, Main Rd.

If adverse weather conditions does not allow work to take place, then work will be rescheduled for Wednesday 19 October 2016, from 8am – 5pm.

Please be assured that these works will be carried out as quickly as possible. While undertaking this work, WDC will make every effort to minimise the impact on supply. In the event that temporary deterioration of your water quality occurs, it is advisable to first run your garden tap then the others for several minutes to remove any air bubbles and to restore water clarity.  Please do not run water through in house filters before taps are running clear.

For further information please contact Waitomo District Council on 0800 932 4357.