Matariki Public Holiday Information - Friday 20 June 2025
Our office and facilities will be closed for the Matariki public holiday on Friday 20 June 2025. Kerbside collection will go ahead as usual. For more information.
Council Office Hours - Tuesday 17 June 2025

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Library and Admin Building will be closed on Tuesday 17 June 2025 until 11am. We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Media Release 29 March 2020 - Community-based assessment centres open to community

29 Mar 2020, 12:00 PM

There are currently two operating community-based assessment centres (CBAC) open to Western Waikato residents, which includes Waipa, Otorohanga and Waitomo districts.

A drive-thru CBAC based at Te Kuiti Hospital is an “assessment and test if required” centre and is open daily from 9am to 3pm. It can be accessed at 10 Eketone St.

The CBAC at the Claudelands Event Centre is open daily from 8am to 8pm. Please drive through Entrance Gate 3 on Brooklyn Road, Hamilton

You need to attend a CBAC if you are displaying COVID-19 symptoms.

Firstly, phone Healthline on 0800 358 5453. Healthline will provide guidance on whether assessment and testing is needed. If you cannot get through to Healthline you can also phone your general practice/doctor for advice.

The test results will take several days for those who have COVID-19 swaps taken.

All health updates on COVID-19 or information on community-based assessment centres are managed by the Ministry of Health.

Please refer to the COVID-19 website: https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus