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Heavy rain is on the way - please prepare

We have been advised that heavy rain is heading our way again on Monday and Tuesday.

At this stage Metservice has not issued any watches or warning for our District over the weekend. However, we are anticipating some heavy rain from 12pm Monday, 27 October to 12pm Tuesday, 28 October which may approach 70mm over this period.

The rain may be particularly heavy in the Marokopa / Awakino / Mōkau areas, so we would advise people to drive to the conditions, and if they are in low lying areas and close to rivers to keep an eye on the river levels. 

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.

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September

Sign up for Shake Out 2023
Sign up for Shake Out 2023
29 Sep 2023, 5:03 PM
The Western Waikato Emergency Management Group is encouraging as many people as possible...
Truck parks create improved parking zones in Mōkau
Truck parks create improved parking zones in Mōkau
26 Sep 2023, 11:06 AM
Trucks will soon be able to safely park in Mōkau thanks to a Waitomo District Council...
Pool maintenance works still underway
Pool maintenance works still underway
25 Sep 2023, 2:07 PM
The opening of the Waitomo District Aquatic Centre will be delayed to enable maintenance...
Waimiha Road upgrade to start soon
Waimiha Road upgrade to start soon
25 Sep 2023, 11:37 AM
A section of Waimiha Road will undergo road re-construction in early October 2023. The...
NZ Shears Running of the Sheep and Great NZ Muster to return in 2024
NZ Shears Running of the Sheep and Great NZ Muster to return in 2024
20 Sep 2023, 2:18 PM
Waitomo district’s world-famous signature events, the NZ Shears Running of the Sheep...