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.

Marokopa and Piopio Transfer Stations - Change to opening hours

4 Dec 2017, 1:12 PM

Marokopa Transfer Station

WDC conducted a survey of users of the Marokopa transfer station. The results of which have now been considered by WDC. The opening hours for Sundays is now 10am - 2pm.

Piopio Transfer Station

The Piopio Transfer Station will now open at 8.30am on Monday mornings, and will close at 4.30pm.

Opening hours for other transfer stations remain the same.

Supervision of the transfer stations during opening hours will continue and use of the recycling facilities will be monitored.