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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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Council adopts The Waitomo District Play, Active Recreation and Sport Plan
Council adopts The Waitomo District Play, Active Recreation and Sport Plan
31 May 2021, 9:41 AM
Ensuring Waitomo District residents are well supported when it comes to sport, active...
Onsite blessing held at Kopaki Bridge
Onsite blessing held at Kopaki Bridge
28 May 2021, 4:00 PM
An onsite blessing was held at the Kopaki Bridge south of Te Kuiti on Tuesday to signal...
Dumping and vandalism tarnish Te Kuiti reserve - DOC
27 May 2021, 4:16 PM
Visitors to Te Kuiti’s Mangaokewa Reserve are being urged to report fly tipping, vandalism...
Mayor pleased residents have had their say on Draft 10 Year Plan
25 May 2021, 8:39 AM
The consultation period for Waitomo District Council’s Draft 10 Year Plan has come to an...
Youth Council representative contributes to Rural Police Project
Youth Council representative contributes to Rural Police Project
24 May 2021, 1:40 PM
A Waitomo District Youth Council representative has been given a unique opportunity to...
Stage 2 of Te Ara Tika project to commence
Stage 2 of Te Ara Tika project to commence
20 May 2021, 3:59 PM
Work on Stage 2 of the Te Ara Tika project will commence on Monday 24 May 2021. Most of...
Traffic to bypass Awakino Tunnel after almost 100 years
20 May 2021, 2:31 PM
After almost a hundred years, the Awakino Tunnel on State Highway 3 is about to have...
Council to no longer accept bank cheques as payment method
14 May 2021, 2:42 PM
Waitomo District Council has joined many other Local Government organisations nationwide...
Good progress on Te Ara Tika Pedestrian Overbridge project
11 May 2021, 3:28 PM
Completion of a stunning new pedestrian overbridge across the rail corridor at Te Kuiti is...
Council funding contributes to social and cultural wellbeing in the community
Council funding contributes to social and cultural wellbeing in the community
7 May 2021, 10:08 AM
Contributing to the social and cultural well-being of the community is a priority for...