Postponement again of official opening and blessing of the Mangaokewa Walkway Cultural Storyboards

Waitomo District Council, with the support of Ngāti Rōrā, have made a call to POSTPONE the official opening and blessing of the Mangaokewa Walkway Cultural Storyboards for the second time.This is due to the heavy rain forecast for the rest of the week. The ground will be wet and the weather looks worse for Friday (26 September 2025). It's important to us that this significant occasion is done correctly. We will schedule another blessing to be held later in the year when the weather has improved.

We thank you again for your understanding and support.

Roading projects keep team busy

9 Jun 2025, 11:26 AM

It’s been a busy few months for our roading department with several projects on the go.

Mangaotaki Road in Piopio has been completed after receiving drainage improvements and a road rehabilitation.

Ngapaenga, Walker Te Anga and Te Waitere Roads have been reinstated following storm damage, and another section of Te Anga Road near Waipuna Road is nearing completion.
It was a tricky start to this slip repair project with ground water causing further slips during construction. Following a two-day full road closure, the team got the site under control and construction of the retaining wall has been progressing well since. We expect to have this site complete and the road open in both directions this month.

Repairs to Rangitoto Road are progressing well.