Severe thunderstorm warning - Thursday 3 July 2025
Alongside the heat and humidity, we are also expecting a severe thunderstorm.
Metservice has issued a RED severe thunderstorm warning for parts of our district this evening.
Metservice weather radar detected a line of severe thunderstorms that are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.
Impact: Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
Take some time now to get prepared ahead of worst weather setting in.
Take care while out and about and drive safely and to the conditions.
Planned Water shutdown notice - Tuesday 17 February 2026
A day-long water shutdown will be happening on Tuesday 17 February from 8.30am to 4.30pm on Boddies Terrace, Wesley Terrace, Tawa Street, Matai Street, William Street and Anzac Street.  This is to allow council contractor Schick Civil to install a new watermain line. Thank you for your understanding.

Rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband continues in Te Kuiti

11 Feb 2020, 1:26 PM

Chorus is currently completing works in Te Kuiti  as part of the roll out of the ultra-fast broadband network.

We are aware of instances where excavation work has had an impact on public and private property (i.e. grass berms and footpaths).  We would like to reassure our community that this work is being monitored and we are making every effort to minimise disruption to residents. 

Affected areas will be fully reinstated by Chorus, however, this can only be completed once the fibre cable has been tested.   We are liaising with Chorus to ensure that all queries associated with reinstatement work are followed-up with the property owner in a timely manner. 

We appreciate members of the community reporting their concerns to us.  If you have a complaint or concern please contact Waitomo District Council on 0800 932 4357 so that we can notify Chorus through our Service Request System. 

For further information of the UFB project underway visit

http://www.waitomo.govt.nz/news-summary/council-news/chorus-under-way-with-ufb-rollout-in-te-kuiti-and-benneydale/