Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Metservice has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for our district for Friday 7 February 2025. The watch is valid from 2pm to 8pm. Stay safe and follow Metservice to stay up to date.

 

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