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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July

30 Jul 2021, 2:21 PM
Our fencing project at our water treatment plants is nearing completion. Check out these...
28 Jul 2021, 2:05 PM
Former Councillor and Mayor Brian Hanna was acknowledged for 15 years service to Waitomo...
20 Jul 2021, 4:48 PM
Inframax Contract Manager Sophie Juno (left) and Asset Information Collector Ashleigh...
18 Jul 2021, 9:58 AM
An important milestone on the Te Ara Tika Bridge project kick started today with a 220...
16 Jul 2021, 3:00 PM
A big milestone this Sunday! The main span beams will be craned into position on top of...
16 Jul 2021, 12:07 PM
Waitomo District Council is maintaining an open-mind about Central Government’s Three...
14 Jul 2021, 8:47 AM
Waitomo District Council is disappointed that the Three Waters Reform Programme public...
8 Jul 2021, 9:12 AM
Waitomo District Council has confirmed its fees and charges for 2021-2022, which came into...
7 Jul 2021, 9:45 AM
The July 2021 issue of Waitomo Way is out now! Click here to view online Inside this...
6 Jul 2021, 3:57 PM
Waitomo District Mayor John Robertson is joining other mayors throughout the country in...
4 Jul 2021, 4:10 PM
Six Waitomo District residents have been honoured for their contribution and dedication to...