Detour due to serious crash on SH3
Two detours are currently in place due to a serious crash on SH3 near Meads Hill.
Light vehicles through Troopers Road and onto Oparure Road, Te Kūiti.
Heavy vehicles through SH4 Kopaki Road and onto SH30.
Please drive safe and take care.

Fire Permits and Fire Restrictions

19 Mar 2019

Waitomo District Council no longer issues fire permits. Visit the Fire Emergency NZ website checkitsalright.nz  

Fire Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) now set fire seasons, issue fire permits and deal with the removal of fire hazards, including vegetation. 

Current fire status

Find your urban or rural fire status at Check It’s Alright Before You Light