Road works - Centennial Park area

Construction work will begin Tuesday 24 June around Centennial Park area to install concrete islands and road line marking. The roads to be marked are: Te Kūiti Road, Park Street, William Street and Ngarongo Road. We ask kindly that this area be kept clear of vehicles and residents do not park on the road for the next couple of days. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Slip on Te Waitere Road – please drive safe

Council is aware of a significant slip on Te Waitere Road. Currently the road is down to one lane with priority give way traffic control in place. Given there is poor weather forecast towards the end of the week, we encourage those needing to pass through this site to be vigilant and drive safely and to the conditions.

My Vaccine Pass required from 24 January 2022

21 Jan 2022, 3:05 PM

From Monday 24 January 2022, a valid ‘My Vaccine Pass’ will be a condition of entry at Waitomo District Council (WDC) facilities for all people aged 12 years three months and older.

The decision to introduce the mandate under the new COVID Protection Framework (CPF) was resolved at an Extraordinary Council meeting on 14 December 2021, and was based on government guidance as well as considering the health and safety of both council frontline staff and those vulnerable members of our community across the district.

Initially set to commence on Monday 17 January 2022, time constraints due to the Christmas and New Year holiday period, coupled with operational capacity, has meant implementation was extended by a week.

From Monday 24 January 2022, anyone aged 12 years three months and older, will need a valid ‘My Vaccine Pass’ to enter the following WDC facilities:

  • Waitomo District Library
  • Waitomo District Council Admin Building and Council Chambers
  • Te Kuiti i-SITE
  • Council Controlled Halls (and community managed Council halls where required in accordance with the CPF)
  • Waitomo District Aquatic Centre

Due to the fast-changing pace of the COVID-19 environment, the risk levels and Council’s response will be monitored and reviewed no later than March 2022 and/or as legislative changes are advised, traffic light settings are changed and revised guidance by various sectors are issued.

Download your My Vaccine Pass from www.mycovidrecord.co.nz and for more information, visit www.covid19.govt.nz