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Water Shutdown - Lawrence Street, Te Kūiti 4.30pm

Sometimes accidents happen... 
The water supply to Lawrence Street will need to be shutdown for a few hours while contractors repair a broken watermain. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Urgent water shutdown for leak detection in Maniaiti/Benneydale
We have discovered that there is a large leak in the water network in Maniaiti/Benneydale that we need to find and fix, as we are losing a lot of water.
Waitomo District Council contractor McIndoe Group will be shutting down the water in Maniaiti/Benneydale today in order to try locate the leak.
Leak detection helps identify where there could be faults in the network and can also help determine where water loss is occurring.
There will only be a temporary interruption to water supply, and it should not overly disrupt or interfere with normal usage.
Work will include turning off a valve at each street for a few minutes to check for changes in water pressure.
A leak detection device will also be used to listen for leaks on the water mains.
If the leak is detected in the Council-owned network, repairs will be undertaken.
If you experience unclean water flow afterwards, please wait 10 minutes and then run an outside tap for at least five minutes or until water runs clear. This is to avoid any unclean water entering your household system.
We also ask that you please conserve water as much as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Home Our Council News News and Media Releases 2022 June Increase in cost of Official Refuse Bag

Increase in cost of Official Refuse Bag

3 Jun 2022, 5:44 PM

When it comes to disposing of your rubbish, have you ever wondered about the cost involved, and what happens to your waste once it leaves your property?

Providing and operating a solid waste service and landfill in our district is expensive and most Councils throughout the country have moved away from owning and operating their own landfills.

Our district is very lucky to still have one.

Due to the increasing costs to operate a solid waste service and landfill, and the increasing charges imposed by Central Government, the cost of purchasing an official blue rubbish bag will increase to $4.50 on 1 July.

The cost of an official rubbish bag may seem like a lot of money, but there are many factors that determine the price.

To help people better understand, we have created an educational video which helps explain the cost factors involved and why the blue bag cost needs to increase.

Watch it here