2022
19 Dec 2022, 8:40 AM
Waitomo District Council’s roading department is gearing up for a full season of works...
14 Dec 2022, 8:37 AM
Now that the summer months are upon us and the warm weather will be here for a while, the...
9 Dec 2022, 11:30 AM
Cars will be able to continue using the State Highway 30 Kōpaki rail overbridge, thanks to...
6 Dec 2022, 12:33 PM
Te Kūiti’s new indoor sports stadium will be financially sustainable over the coming years...
1 Dec 2022, 10:14 AM
MEDIA RELEASE: WAKA KOTAHI NZTA
The old Kōpaki rail overbridge on State Highway 30,...
30 Nov 2022, 9:21 AM
MEDIA RELEASE: INFRAMAX CONSTRUCTION LTD
Inframax, Construction Ltd has reported an...
29 Nov 2022, 9:09 AM
Standing Orders and Code of Conduct adopted
Waitomo District Council’s elected members...
29 Nov 2022, 8:54 AM
Te Kūiti’s new indoor sports stadium has secured the support of three significant partners...
23 Nov 2022, 4:17 PM
Waitomo District Council is gearing up for a busy season of infrastructure improvements,...
23 Nov 2022, 3:43 PM
Residents are urged to prepare for the coming season by looking at their water habits now...
21 Nov 2022, 3:21 PM
Our project to increase the safety and security of Centennial Park in Te Kūiti is set to...
16 Nov 2022, 4:28 PM
It’s been several years in the making, but the installation of the new toilet block in...
11 Nov 2022, 3:35 PM
An Armistice Day Service was held at Te Kūiti’s Cenotaph today at 11:00 am to commemorate...
10 Nov 2022, 2:33 PM
Waitomo District Council is pleased to announce Belgravia Leisure as the operating partner...
8 Nov 2022, 11:14 AM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) is joining forces with Pound Hounds Rescue to provide free...
4 Nov 2022, 8:40 AM
Earlier this year, our General Manager - Infrastructure Services, Shyamal Ram, was named...
31 Oct 2022, 8:21 AM
Media Release: Waka Kotahi NZTA
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The replacement Kōpaki rail overbridge on State Highway...
25 Oct 2022, 4:29 PM
Today our newly elected members met for the first time and were sworn in as Council for...
25 Oct 2022, 10:33 AM
After years of planning, reviewing and consulting with mana whenua, key stakeholders and...
20 Oct 2022, 11:24 AM
Waitomo District Council is working alongside The Lines Company to support the removal of...
17 Oct 2022, 8:28 AM
Waitomo’s re-elected Mayor, John Robertson is looking forward to the next three years as...
10 Oct 2022, 1:17 PM
Five community-based programmes are the focus of Waitomo District Council’s application to...
8 Oct 2022, 8:51 AM
Outgoing Councillors Guy Whitaker and Lisa Marshall were recognised for their service to...
6 Oct 2022, 4:13 PM
Further highlights/items from today's Council meeting:
Funding grants support community...
6 Oct 2022, 3:25 PM
Waitomo District Council’s elected members have approved a multi-million dollar project to...
19 Sep 2022, 1:56 PM
To encourage participation in Shake Out Day next month, we would love the children in our...
14 Sep 2022, 8:29 AM
An update on the repairs to our town clock.
Pilbrows Watchmakers in Taupo have our beloved...
12 Sep 2022, 1:07 PM
From town entry statements and traffic calming measures and upgraded community facilities,...
12 Sep 2022, 8:15 AM
Te Kaunihera o Waitomo is proud to support Māori Language Week. We encourage and support...
8 Sep 2022, 9:41 AM
Waitomo District Council is encouraging as many people as possible to take part in this...
6 Sep 2022, 12:09 PM
On Friday 26 August, Waitomo District Council's Roading team held an industry briefing to...
5 Sep 2022, 1:13 PM
A project to increase the safety and security of Centennial Park in Te Kūiti and Tui Park...
1 Sep 2022, 10:23 AM
The Local Government elections has begun, and Creative Waikato has a plan to ensure the...
31 Aug 2022, 9:02 AM
Construction work has begun on the replacement of wastewater pipes on King Street West and...
30 Aug 2022, 10:14 AM
Waitomo District Council’s three waters infrastructure and water treatment plants have...
26 Aug 2022, 4:14 PM
The amazing work of our dedicated and hardworking water treatment technicians was...
24 Aug 2022, 9:56 AM
Residents and visitors to Te Kūiti’s Les Munro Centre can rest assured their first aid...
23 Aug 2022, 9:03 AM
Waitomo District’s roading network will once again be assessed by a Geotech engineer to...
19 Aug 2022, 2:08 PM
This is the first year Chorus is working with Waitomo District Council to bring its...
18 Aug 2022, 10:16 AM
The opening days and hours of Waitomo District Council’s Waste Transfer Stations and...
17 Aug 2022, 9:57 AM
Waitomo District Council has issued earthquake-prone building notices to Te Whatu...
12 Aug 2022, 12:07 PM
Despite a slow start to the Elections nomination period, Waitomo District residents and...
3 Aug 2022, 4:40 PM
A plan to fix the major slip on View Terrace in Piopio has been confirmed following a...
29 Jul 2022, 2:46 PM
Media Release - Waka Kotahi
Clean-up and reinstatement works are continuing across the...
27 Jul 2022, 10:25 AM
When the weather has been nice, our amazing garden and landscaping team have been busy...
26 Jul 2022, 10:05 AM
Waitomo District Council has been successful in obtaining funding for three infrastructure...
14 Jul 2022, 5:11 PM
TRAFFIC BULLETIN - WAKA KOTAHI
Night closures for State Highway 30 in Kopaki
Due to...
13 Jul 2022, 10:10 AM
The effects of Cyclone Dovi are still being felt across the Waitomo District, with the...
22 Jun 2022, 12:04 PM
Waitomo District Council is seeking feedback on how to spend Central Government’s 3 Waters...
16 Jun 2022, 1:28 PM
Our treasured Millennium Pavillion on Rora Street will soon be receiving a restoration...
15 Jun 2022, 4:10 PM
Waitomo District Councillor Sue Smith has been acknowledged for her dedication and service...
3 Jun 2022, 5:44 PM
When it comes to disposing of your rubbish, have you ever wondered about the cost...
3 Jun 2022, 11:13 AM
Council adopted its Annual Plan 2022/23 on Tuesday, as well as the Fees and Charges...
1 Jun 2022, 12:37 PM
Great things happen when collaboration is at play.
Council recently teamed up with...
31 May 2022, 1:34 PM
Media Release: Waka Kotahi NZTA
New alignment for Kōpaki Road
A milestone has been...
26 May 2022, 12:45 PM
Waitomo District Council General Manager, Shyamal Ram, is one of the recipients of the...
18 May 2022, 3:26 PM
You may have noticed a few of our streets receiving a bit of attention recently.
Some of...
16 May 2022, 11:00 AM
On May 22, there will be a phone alert you can’t ignore – but don’t worry, it’s just a...
12 May 2022, 9:30 AM
Waikato Regional Council is offering you a chance to have your say about the Waikato...
11 May 2022, 1:18 PM
UPDATE: ROAD CLOSURE - MT MESSENGER
Please see below the updated information from Waka...
10 May 2022, 12:48 PM
Please see information below from Waka Kotahi NZTA regarding road closures on Mt...
9 May 2022, 2:44 PM
MEDIA RELEASE - WAKA KOTAHI NZTA:
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is about to take the...
29 Apr 2022, 1:53 PM
A vacant council site is getting a new lease on life thanks to collaboration between...
19 Apr 2022, 4:52 PM
For the past few years, Waitomo District Council staff have been undertaking a review of...
4 Apr 2022, 3:13 PM
Our river levels are looking good, our reservoirs are full and water supply demand has...
29 Mar 2022, 6:20 PM
From Monday 4 April 2022, a COVID-19 Vaccine Pass will no longer be a requirement of entry...
29 Mar 2022, 10:45 AM
The Waitomo District Council announced today that it will be appointing new directors and...
3 Mar 2022, 12:32 PM
Trucks need to stop crossing the weight-restricted Kopaki rail overbridge on State Highway...
2 Mar 2022, 4:49 PM
There is no short-term fix for the reinstatement of Waitomo District roads severely...
2 Mar 2022, 10:43 AM
Construction work on the King Country Indoor Sports and Recreation Centre has officially...
28 Feb 2022, 1:33 PM
TLC MEDIA RELEASE
Just 12 months after breaking ground The Lines Company (TLC) has...
23 Feb 2022, 3:50 PM
Waitomo District Mayor John Robertson is welcoming a $30,000 financial contribution from...
21 Feb 2022, 1:50 PM
Nau mai haere mai te rangatira o Te Kaunihera o Waitomo
This morning Elected Members and...
11 Feb 2022, 10:04 AM
Work to complete pre-reseal repairs on State Highway 3 just north of the Mt. Messenger...
9 Feb 2022, 11:43 AM
A site blessing and turning of the sod ceremony at Te Kuiti High School this morning has...
2 Feb 2022, 10:42 AM
Waitomo District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the...
1 Feb 2022, 12:58 PM
A big thank you to Te Kuiti residents who have been diligent in helping to conserve water...
21 Jan 2022, 3:05 PM
From Monday 24 January 2022, a valid ‘My Vaccine Pass’ will be a condition of entry at...
13 Jan 2022, 1:40 PM
Waitomo District Council has made the difficult decision to cancel The Great New Zealand...