Council Information - Labour Day 28 October 2024

The majority of our services and facilities will be closed for Labour Day 28 October 2024. Read the full list here

Kerbside Collection Reminder
A reminder that the kerbside collection for Mōkau, Awakino and Piopio town will still take place on Labour Day (Monday 28 October) as per our normal service.
However, our Waste Transfer Stations will be closed for the public holiday.

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