Road works - Centennial Park area

Construction work will begin Tuesday 24 June around Centennial Park area to install concrete islands and road line marking. The roads to be marked are: Te Kūiti Road, Park Street, William Street and Ngarongo Road. We ask kindly that this area be kept clear of vehicles and residents do not park on the road for the next couple of days. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Slip on Te Waitere Road – please drive safe

Council is aware of a significant slip on Te Waitere Road. Currently the road is down to one lane with priority give way traffic control in place. Given there is poor weather forecast towards the end of the week, we encourage those needing to pass through this site to be vigilant and drive safely and to the conditions.

Media Release 29 April 2020 - Help also available for companion animals

29 Apr 2020, 5:00 AM

Local residents who are struggling to feed their companion pets can reach out for help through the Waikato Welfare Call Centre on 0800 800 405.

Western Waikato Emergency Operations Centre (WWEOC) Duty Controller, Dave Simes understands how important pets are for many people and says they will be catered for if the need arises.

“We are seeing an increase in calls for animal welfare assistance so we’d like to reassure people that pet food can be included in food parcels if needed.

“There is an emerging issue region wide for companion animals and pets through COVID-19 restrictions including financial hardship and the inability to pay for expensive medical procedures.

“While we are unable to fund veterinary costs, we can most certainly help with food.

“Our companion pets have played a significant part in helping people cope with the level 4 lockdown restrictions. The last thing we want to see is pets becoming malnourished or being abandoned because people can no longer afford to provide for them.”

Simes reiterated that the helpline is not exclusive.

“It is open to everyone who is struggling to get the basics such as food or medication and pet food, so please use it if you are finding it hard to get those basic necessities.”

The Waikato Welfare Call Centre is available for people across the Waikato region including local communities in Otorohanga, Hauturu, Honikiwi, Kawhia, Maihiihi, Oparau, Otewa, Owhiro, Puketotara, Te Kawa, Wharepuhunga, Te Kuiti, Waitomo, Te Maika, Kawhia, Taharoa, Mokau, Aotea Harbour, Maniaiti/Benneydale, Cambridge, Te Miro, Ohaupo, Te Awamutu, Pirongia, Kihikihi, Ngahinapouri and surrounding areas.


Media contact:
Public Information Manager - Western Waikato Emergency Operating Centre
027 382 3218 | [email protected]