Strong Wind Watch
Metservice has issued a strong wind watch for our district from midnight Wednesday
The watch is valid from 12am Wednesday 16 April to 3am on Friday 18 April.
Easterly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. High chance of upgrading to a Warning.
Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Te Anga Road - update as at 10am
Te Anga Road will open from 11am this morning. Traffic controls will still be in place.
Please drive safely while in this area. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
More info and updates here

Notice for Temporary Closure of Road/Street To Ordinary Vehicular Traffic

12 Mar 2019

PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Waitomo District Council, for the purpose of the The Great New Zealand Muster 2019, will temporarily close the following roads/streets to ordinary vehicular traffic for the periods indicated:

Date: 30 March 2019 

Period of Closure: 7.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m

Streets/Roads: Rora Street (from Ward Street to South End Loop)

King Street East (from Rora Street to Taupiri Street)

Sheridan Street (from Rora Street to Taupiri Street)

Alternative Route/s:   Alexandra Street to Taupiri Street to Lawrence Street to Awakino Road, Carroll Street or Waitete Road.

Note:  It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority to use the road/street for ordinary vehicular traffic during this period of closure.