Public notification: Military funeral on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

A forward notice that there will be firing of blank cartridges which produce loud bangs in support of a military funeral sometime between the hours of 1.30pm to 3pm on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

There will be soldiers marching around the town in support of the funeral ceremonial event with weapons, so please do not be alarmed or concerned.

There will also be a road closure at the intersections near the Les Munro Centre in both directions on Sunday 15 March. The closure will be in place at 12.30pm to 1pm. 

Soldier presence in Te Kūiti will be prominent from Saturday afternoon and will increase up to 100+ on the Sunday for the funeral.

Thank you for your understanding.

WDC Notices

1 Feb 2018, 10:16 AM

WDC SERVICE INFORMATION - Waitangi Day 6 February 2018

WDC Customer Services

Our Queen Street office is closed Tuesday 6 February. For after hours services please call 0800 932 4357. 

Waitomo District Aquatic Centre

Open from 1pm - 5pm.

Waitomo District Library is closed.

Te Kuiti i-SITE Visitor Information Centre is open from 10am - 2pm.

Waitomo District Landfill is closed.

Kinohaku, Awakino, Marokopa, Benneydale and Piopio Transfer Stations are closed.

Kerbside Refuse and Recycling Collection Service - Piopio, Mokau/Awakino, and Waitomo’s collection takes place as per normal.

We wish you a happy and safe holiday.