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Orange Heavy Rain Warning

Metservice has issued an orange heavy rain warning for our district and is valid until 5am Tuesday morning 28 October. We can expect 60 to 90 mm of rain, especially about the ranges. Thunderstorms possible. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h expected Monday evening and overnight Monday. May upgradie to a Red Warning. Read more here

Our district has recently been impacted by flooding and slips. Read more about our affected local roads. Read more

Labour Day - Council and Facilities

Several of our facilities will be closed for Labour Day on Monday 27 October 2025. See the list here.

July

Upgraded walking track to link to Te Araroa Trail

Upgraded walking track to link to Te Araroa Trail

28 Jul 2023, 10:17 AM

Construction on a walking track spanning the length of Te Kūiti is well underway. Waitomo...

Reckless vandalism an extra cost to ratepayers

Reckless vandalism an extra cost to ratepayers

27 Jul 2023, 10:53 AM

Waitomo District Council is dedicated to ensuring our community enjoys well-maintained...

Well-maintained facilities important to Council

Well-maintained facilities important to Council

26 Jul 2023, 4:18 PM

Waitomo District Council is committed to providing its communities with well-maintained,...

Town clock investigation underway

Town clock investigation underway

19 Jul 2023, 3:42 PM

Te Kūiti’s iconic town clock, a beloved symbol of our community, is currently experiencing...

Project to identify risks in wastewater network

17 Jul 2023, 3:52 PM

Waitomo District Council will soon kickstart a project to increase the resilience in its...

Chorus and Waitomo District Council bringing art to your neighbourhood

17 Jul 2023, 10:45 AM

Chorus is working with Waitomo District Council to bring its cabinet art programme to...

New citizens welcomed to Waitomo District

7 Jul 2023, 6:43 PM

Six new citizens were officially welcomed to the Waitomo District at a recent...