Upcoming road closure of Walker Road, Te Kūiti – Saturday 17 May 2025

Walker Road will be closed on Saturday 17 May 2025 from 7am to 6pm to allow Bridge It NZ to install a bridge. Works have scheduled to be undertaken on Saturday due to the current roads works on Rangitoto Road. Walker Road will be closed 7.8km from the William Street and Walker Road intersection.

We apologise for the short notice and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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