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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 2025 February New air-conditioning unit for Les Munro Centre

New air-conditioning unit for Les Munro Centre

26 Feb 2025, 11:54 AM

 

Users and visitors to the Les Munro Centre (LMC) in Te Kūiti will no longer be cold or overheated thanks to the installation of a new air-conditioning unit.

The large-scale unit is being installed this week to replace the outdated, obsolete unit.

Chief Executive Ben Smit says over the years there have been significant issues with heating the LMC, especially in the morning during colder months, which is a major concern for customers.

“Other heating units were being used in addition to the current air conditioning capacity to help improve the heating problem, but it wasn’t a cost-effective option and only a temporary solution.

“We are pleased we are able to improve the customer experience at the Les Munro Centre, and in time for the New Zealand Shearing Championships next month. It is an important event for our community and the LMC is a great asset for our district.”

The Les Munro Centre is currently unavailable for hire while works are being undertaken. Work is expected to be completed during the first week in March.

Future bookings of the LMC can be made here