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 - Heavy rain and strong wind
Metservice has issued a heavy rain watch and strong wind watch for our district. The watch is valid from 1pm tomorrow Wednesday, 21 January 2026 to 6am Thursday 22 January.

Works underway on State Highways

20 Sep 2016

There are various projects currently underway on State Highways in the Waitomo District. Please note that Waitomo District Council does not manage the State Highway network.


Location Start date End date Closure type Description or work Contractor
State Highway 3. Between Te Kuiti and SH3/ SH4 intersection. 20 September 20 September
General sign maintenance - washing and painting of signs  Inframax
State Highway 3. Approximately 1.5km south of the Mokau Bridge. 20 September  20 September **ROAD CLOSED - DETOURS IN PLACE** Very large slip blocking both lanes. No access through site at all. Site extremely dangerous. Inframax
State Highway 3. Between Awakino Gorge and Mokau  20 September 20 September Lane closure with Stop/Go in place. Speed restriction around work site.  Clearing small slips on the road shoulder in area. Inframax