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.

Waitomo District Council Citizens Awards

1 Mar 2018, 9:10 AM

These awards celebrate and recognise the incredible achievements of individuals, who through their outstanding community spirit and dedication, have made a significant contribution to the Waitomo District.

The timeline for the 2018 Waitomo District Citizens Awards is as follows:

  • Nominations open Thursday March 1 2018
  • Nominations close Tuesday April 3 2018
  • Assessment of nominations by working party Friday April 27 2018
  • Citizens Awards Celebration held on Sunday May 27 2018 at the Les Munro Centre Te Kuiti.