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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.

Home Our Council News News and Media Releases 2016 October Notice of planned Water Shutdown - Mokau

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.