2017

21 Dec 2017
Waitomo District water supplies are on level 1: conservation. Use sprinklers between...
13 Dec 2017
A group of nine people were welcomed today as new citizens of New Zealand. Mayor Brian ...
11 Dec 2017
Waikato DHB’s public health team will continue to sign off council water safety plans and...
5 Dec 2017, 9:13 AM
The December edition of Waitomo Way is out now. Click here to view. Inside this...
4 Dec 2017, 1:12 PM
Notice of change to opening hours for Marokopa and Piopio Waste Transfer Stations
30 Nov 2017, 9:43 AM
29 Nov 2017, 9:11 AM
Come and join us for a family day of fun - Saturday 23 December
28 Nov 2017
Waitomo District Council confirmed the Brook Park entranceway project as part of the...
16 Nov 2017
If you're holding an event this summer that will need a special alcohol licence, please...
14 Nov 2017, 11:14 AM
We are excited to have recently launched our shared recruitment website, in collaboration...
7 Nov 2017, 10:14 AM
Today sees the launch of the eagerly anticipated new official website for the Timber...
3 Nov 2017, 11:53 AM
At the October 31st meeting, Council considered formalising the way in which audit and...
31 Oct 2017
If you're holding an event this summer that will need a special alcohol licence, please...
31 Oct 2017
Dogs need care and attention during Guy Fawkes. Simple measures will help avoid the cost...
31 Oct 2017
Waitomo District Council have a partnership with Creative New Zealand to promote, support...
30 Oct 2017
Waitomo District Council will soon start the Henderson and Earl Street water main...
17 Oct 2017
Ministry for Primary Industries Media Release A South Waikato ginseng producer is ready...
13 Oct 2017
Waitomo District Council is progressing with the upgrade of the Te Kuiti Water Treatment...
12 Oct 2017
If you're holding an event this summer that will need a special alcohol licence, please...
9 Oct 2017, 11:45 AM
A public health warning has been issued for shellfish collected across much of the...
9 Oct 2017, 11:16 AM
Expressions of Interest are sought for a service provider to assist Waitomo District...
9 Oct 2017
The October issue of WDC's newsletter is out now. Click here to view. Inside this...
5 Oct 2017
KiwiRail contractors will be undertaking asphalt repairs on the Ward Street level crossing...
5 Oct 2017
Te Kuiti water supply conservation level lifted The Te Kuiti Water Treatment Plant is...
4 Oct 2017
A group of 5 people were welcomed today as new citizens of New Zealand and the Waitomo...
29 Sep 2017
It is expected that the Mangaokewa river will be discoloured for some time following the...
25 Sep 2017, 10:33 AM
A massive landslip has occurred across the Mangaokewa River upstream of the Te Kuiti...
22 Sep 2017, 10:48 AM
Almost $6m will be spent adding side barriers to high risk locations, and improving some...
21 Sep 2017
A major landslip of private farmland has fallen into the Mangaokewa River and crossed over...
20 Sep 2017, 7:03 PM
Waikato Regional Council Media Release Waikato Regional Council staff are tomorrow due to...
20 Sep 2017, 11:16 AM
A major landslip of about 50 acres of private farmland has fallen into the Mangaokewa...
7 Sep 2017
Policy on Gambling Venues Council reviewed its Gambling Policy and resolved at the Council...
4 Sep 2017
It’s hard to tell if the Taxpayers’ Union is again being deliberately obtuse in its latest...
29 Aug 2017, 1:17 PM
Councils from across the Waikato region have come together to prepare a single set of...
25 Aug 2017, 2:52 PM
A new modern public toilet facility was installed last month on Ellis Road Benneydale...
24 Aug 2017, 8:46 AM
If you are wanting to attend Sir Colin Meads' funeral service on Monday, the best advice...
17 Aug 2017
WDC are progressing with the upgrade of the Te Kuiti Water Treatment Plant. Part of a main...
15 Aug 2017
Council reviewed its Gambling Policy and resolved at the Council meeting on 1 August 2017...
11 Aug 2017, 11:11 AM
The August issue of WDC's newsletter is out now. Click here to view. Inside this...
9 Aug 2017, 9:54 AM
Council received a Report on Dog Control Policy and Practices for the 2016/2017 financial...
3 Aug 2017, 8:50 AM
KiwiRail will be repairing the road surface of the Ward Street level crossing in Te...
3 Aug 2017
Waitomo District Council is progressing with the upgrade of the Te Kuiti Water Treatment...
3 Aug 2017
New resident welcome packs available Have you recently relocated to the Waitomo District?...
1 Aug 2017
Waitomo District Council aims to support the benefits that visitors bring to the...
27 Jul 2017, 10:42 AM
We are starting the process of distributing new recycling bins to properties receiving the...
27 Jul 2017, 10:22 AM
When the Te Kuiti Camping Ground closes on August 31, 10 permanent residents will be...
27 Jul 2017, 3:00 AM
A significant slip has occured at the entry to the Te Kauri walking track which is located...
25 Jul 2017, 10:47 AM
Waitomo District Council were notified on an oily film on the surface of the Mangaokewa...
19 Jul 2017, 1:52 PM
This information explains EQC’s role in providing natural disaster insurance for homes,...
6 Jul 2017
Waitomo District Christmas Parade: will be held on the 8th December from 6pm with the...
3 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
Waitomo District Council has conducted the annual review of its Fees and Charges to...
30 Jun 2017
Kiwis are becoming increasingly aware of the important role local government plays in the...
29 Jun 2017, 1:27 PM
A new Waikato Regional Council freshwater strategy designed to tackle significant...
27 Jun 2017
Waitomo District Council will be delivering a replacement GREEN BIN to properties...
27 Jun 2017
Registrations open for our free Winter Warmers Reading Programme on Monday 3rd July.
22 Jun 2017, 2:09 PM
NZ Transport Agency Traffic Bulletin Road resurfacing at the single-lane Awakino Tunnel...
21 Jun 2017, 8:43 AM
Customers whose land suffered damage from landslips or flooding during the April floods...
15 Jun 2017, 8:52 AM
he 2017 Waitomo District Youth Council (WDYC) was officially announced on Thursday 1 June....
15 Jun 2017
Waitomo District Council will be delivering a replacement GREEN BIN to properties...
9 Jun 2017
The June edition of Waitomo Way is out now! Inside this issue: Council adopts Annual Plan...
1 Jun 2017
The following dog control fees and charges have been adopted by the Waitomo District...
29 May 2017
Waitomo District Council will soon commence a project to replace a primary water supply...
26 May 2017, 8:56 AM
There is a big problem lurking in sewers – one that’s becoming an expensive burden on...
22 May 2017, 2:33 PM
Waipa, Otorohanga and Waitomo District Councils require two additional members to join...
11 May 2017
Update at 1.15pm Waikato Regional Council’s hazards team is urging the region’s residents...
4 May 2017, 9:52 AM
Council adopted its Annual Plan 2017/18 on Tuesday 2 May 2017. Council prepares a Long...
4 May 2017, 9:03 AM
Council seeks feedback on fee change for Food and Resource Management functions
2 May 2017
Waitomo District Council is offering free de-sexing (at a nominated vet clinic),...
24 Apr 2017
The April edition of Waitomo Way is out now! You can subscribe and receive the Waitomo Way...
24 Apr 2017
As part of Waitomo District Council's on-going commitment to invite community feedback and...
20 Apr 2017, 12:02 PM
Agrecovery, in conjunction with Waikato Regional Council, will shortly be holding...
14 Apr 2017
Thank you Waikato! Although the storm bypassed most of the Waikato region, it could easily...
13 Apr 2017, 2:49 PM
We are continuing to monitor our local road network and will provide updates on our...
13 Apr 2017, 2:29 PM
At the 13th December 2016 meeting, Council considered a business paper on the Waitomo...
13 Apr 2017, 11:05 AM
Joint media release from Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Group and Waikato...
12 Apr 2017
Update at 11.30am Waikato region residents are being urged to exercise caution on the...
11 Apr 2017, 11:21 AM
Media Release Waikato councils have publicly backed a proposal for a third New Zealand...
11 Apr 2017
Service Information - Easter Weekend Waitomo District Council Office will be closed from...
10 Apr 2017, 4:00 PM
Update as at 11:00hrs Following the regional weather event, Waitomo District Council is...
7 Apr 2017
Update as at 09:30hrs Following the regional weather event, Waitomo District Council is...
6 Apr 2017, 6:15 PM
Update as at 11:00hrs Following the regional weather event, Waitomo District Council is...
5 Apr 2017, 4:43 PM
Update as at 16:00hrs WDC is assessing the storm damage impacts on all our local roads. We...
5 Apr 2017, 4:43 PM
Update as at 16:00hrs There is a significant North Island weather event taking place,...
5 Apr 2017, 4:29 PM
Effects on the local road network are fast developing due to the regional weather...
5 Apr 2017, 2:00 PM
Update as at 14:00hrs Severe weather has caused flooding around the Waitomo district and...
5 Apr 2017, 9:20 AM
Update as at 8.23hrs Severe weather has caused flooding around the Waitomo district and...
5 Apr 2017
Update at 0945hrs Waikato residents are being urged to stay on the alert till at least...
4 Apr 2017, 11:06 AM
Waikato Regional Council is urging local residents to be on the alert for heavy rain with...
30 Mar 2017
Hey kids, come on down to the Library during the school holidays, borrow two library books...
30 Mar 2017
View the timetable for the main stage events at the Great NZ Muster
21 Mar 2017, 8:51 AM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) has commenced the sealing of Maraeroa Road. The 1.5km...
14 Mar 2017
The full extent of the infrastructure investment needed so communities can keep up with...
14 Mar 2017
Local Government New Zealand has launched a new piece of work to create a comprehensive...
14 Mar 2017
A new policy group to advise local government on the big issues facing communities...
9 Mar 2017, 1:00 PM
Due to the weather forecast for the next two days, the planned maintenance to the Shearer...
6 Mar 2017, 9:20 AM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) will carry out some capital work projects over the next few...
3 Mar 2017
The following restrictions have been set for Waitomo District water supplies: Te Kuiti,...
2 Mar 2017, 8:50 AM
Water Restrictions for Waitomo district The following restrictions are in place for...
1 Mar 2017
Waitomo District Council (WDC) adopted its Local Easter Sunday Trading Policy at the 28th...
20 Feb 2017
Waitomo District Council took up a Commission Agent role with the AA Licencing Agency...
14 Feb 2017, 9:03 AM
The February edition of Waitomo Way is out now! You can subscribe and receive the Waitomo...
26 Jan 2017, 9:29 AM
The track that provides beach access to the Flower Pot at the road end of Tokopapa Street...
12 Jan 2017, 9:23 AM
Restricted Fire Season now in place  Anyone planning to light a fire must now apply for a...
9 Jan 2017, 9:36 AM
Waitomo District Council undertakes a bird control (waterfowl) programme at the Te Kuiti...
4 Jan 2017
The following restrictions have been set for Waitomo District water supplies: Mokau,...