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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.

Home Our Council News News and Media Releases 2018 May Important Notification - Gas Leak on Oparure Road Te Kuiti

Important Notification - Gas Leak on Oparure Road Te Kuiti

30 May 2018, 2:33 PM

Update as at 14:40 hrs:

A gas leak has been reported on Oparure Road, between Fullerton Road and State Highway 3. Emergency services are in place.

The roads in the vicinity are currently closed and diversions are in place. Workmen are on site and anticipate the gas leak will be resolved in approximately 2 hours.

13:16 hrs

A gas leak has been reported on Oparure Road Te Kuiti (gas transfer station).

Emergency services are in place.

The road has been closed to all traffic. We expect this to be in place for the next six hours.

Alternative routes are sign posted.