Auckland Anniversary Council Information

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on on Monday 26 January for Auckland Anniversary. All waste transfer stations will also be closed.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. More info

Weather Watch - High wave warning along coastline

A high wave warning is in place for our coastline this weekend. A strong westerly swell is expected from Saturday 24 January through to Sunday 25 January, with a swell event (high energy waves) and elevated water levels predicted.

This wave event is big, even for the west coast, with forecast swell over 5 metres and maximum wave height over 10 metres possible. The highest risk period is within 1-2 hours of high tide.

The next high tide for the coastline from Marokopa to Mōkau is around 2pm on Saturday. For Sunday, high tide is around 2.50pm.

General Elections voting places in the Waitomo District

2 Oct 2023, 11:52 AM

The 2023 General Election will be held on 14 October 2023.

At the election, you’ll get to vote for the parties and candidates you want to represent you in Parliament.

Advance voting starts on Monday 2 October, and you can vote at any voting place in New Zealand.

On election day, Saturday 14 October, all voting places will be open from 9am to 7pm.

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Advance Voting Places in the Waitomo District:  2-13 October:

Les Munro Centre, Te Kūiti

Mon 2 October 9am - 4pm
Tue 3 October 9am - 4pm
Wed 4 October 9am - 4pm
Thu 5 October 9am - 4pm
Fri 6 October 9am - 4pm
Sat 7 October 9am - 4pm
Mon 9 October 9am - 4pm
Tue 10 October 9am - 4pm
Wed 11 October 9am - 4pm
Thu 12 October 9am - 4pm
Fri 13 October 9am - 4pm
Sat 14 October 9am - 7pm

Te Kūiti Primary School

Sat 7 October 9am - 4pm
Sun 8 October 9am - 4pm
Sat 14 October 9am - 7pm

Te Kura o Taharoa

Sat 7 October 9am - 1pm

Kinohaku School

Sat 7 October 2pm - 6pm

Marokopa Community Hall

Sun 8 October 9am - 1pm

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Voting Places in the Waitomo District:  14 October:

Aria School 

Maniaiti/Benneydale Community Library

Mapiu Hall

Piopio Primary School

Rangitoto Primary School

Waitomo Caves School

Mōkau Primary School

Centennial Park School, Te Kūiti

Les Munro Centre, Te Kūiti

Te Kūiti High School Pavillion, Te Kūiti

Te Kūiti Primary School