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.

Waitomo Way - 18 February 2020

18 Feb 2020, 12:49 PM

The 18 February issue of Waitomo Way is out now! Click here to view online.

Inside this issue:

  • Rates Reminder
  • Applications open for the March Discretionary Grant Funding
  • Fluorescent tube and lightbulb recycling
  • Rates Rebate Scheme
  • Proposal for Temporary Closure of Road/Street To Ordinary Vehicular Traffic
  • Waitomo District Water Supplies 

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