Severe thunderstorm warning - Thursday 3 July 2025
🔴 Severe Thunderstorm Warning - parts of Waitomo District 🔴
Metservice has issued a RED severe thunderstorm warning for part of the Waitomo District.
The thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.
Impact: Torrential rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
🔴 Please do not travel if you do not have to, and stay safe and drive to the conditions if you need to travel in this weather.

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PLEASE DRIVE SAFE THROUGH AWAKINO GORGE
We are aware that Awakino River is rising quite quickly. If you are travelling along SH3 in the Awakino Gorge, please exercise extreme caution.
Please do not undertake any unnecessary travel, but drive safely and to the conditions if you have to.

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September

30 Sep 2020, 3:59 AM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) has confirmed its move to implement webcasting of its...
29 Sep 2020, 5:00 PM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) has made the decision to postpone this year’s citizen...
29 Sep 2020, 5:00 PM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) will receive $250k to support locals into either long-term...
29 Sep 2020, 5:00 PM
Residents continue to be satisfied with the Waitomo District Council’s (WDC) performance,...
29 Sep 2020, 5:00 PM
Groups from across the district are $52k better off after yesterday’s council...
29 Sep 2020, 7:52 AM
The Mokau steps joining Te Kauri Road to SH 3 are set to reopen after being closed for...
28 Sep 2020, 12:05 PM
There's lots going on at the library these school holidays! Alien World Drawing...
22 Sep 2020, 2:32 PM
Waitomo District Youth Council (WDYC) are asking rangatahi to submit photos to feature in...
14 Sep 2020, 10:00 AM
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 30 will be closed approximately 13...
9 Sep 2020, 9:11 AM
The Mokau Jetty has closed temporarily due to safety concerns.   Waitomo District Council...
8 Sep 2020, 11:37 AM
Waitomo District Council’s (WDC) final year of a three year footpath improvement programme...
8 Sep 2020, 10:00 AM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) will invest $1.5 million this financial year in the North...
3 Sep 2020, 12:00 PM
Te Kuiti’s town clock is set for a make-over thanks to the generosity of the McLennan...
1 Sep 2020, 12:00 PM
Waitomo District Council’s (WDC) novice driver training programme is set to continue for...