Auckland Anniversary Council Information

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on on Monday 26 January for Auckland Anniversary. All waste transfer stations will also be closed.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. More info

Weather Watch - High wave warning along coastline

A high wave warning is in place for our coastline this weekend. A strong westerly swell is expected from Saturday 24 January through to Sunday 25 January, with a swell event (high energy waves) and elevated water levels predicted.

This wave event is big, even for the west coast, with forecast swell over 5 metres and maximum wave height over 10 metres possible. The highest risk period is within 1-2 hours of high tide.

The next high tide for the coastline from Marokopa to Mōkau is around 2pm on Saturday. For Sunday, high tide is around 2.50pm.

Community partnership fund opens early

23 Jul 2020, 12:27 PM

Waitomo District Council (WDC) is calling for applications to the annual Community Partnership Fund. 

 

Helen Beever, GM community services says, “this year, Council has brought forward the timeline and are calling for applications now.”

 

The fund offers access to seed funding and in-kind support to groups developing new community initiatives.  Applications for projects of a capital and/or non-capital nature will be considered.

 

Those applying must demonstrate benefit to the community and priority is given to projects that contribute to; creating a vibrant and prosperous district, cultural heritage, targeting youth or providing the opportunity to enjoy social, cultural and sporting activities within our District.

 

This funding round will have a focus on projects and initiatives that support community recovery as a result of COVID-19.  Applications not COVID-19 related will also be considered.

 

Applications are now open and close 5pm, Friday August 7.  Click here to apply and for more information