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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.

Home Our Council News Public Notices 2011 October SPARC Rural Travel Fund

SPARC Rural Travel Fund

10 Oct 2011, 12:29 PM

Waitomo District Council is inviting local sporting groups to apply for financial assistance through the Rural Travel Fund.

There is a fund pool of $9,500 available for distribution.

The Rural Travel Fund is designed to help subsidise travel for junior teams participating in local sport competitions. Applications are open to rural sports clubs and rural school teams with young people aged 5-19 years who require subsidies to assist with transport expenses to local sporting competitions.

Please Note: The Rural Travel Fund is not for the purpose of travel to regional or national events or individual athletes or players.

Application forms and further details outlining the fund are available on the SPARC webpage or by contacting the Customer Services Team on 07 878 0800 or Free phone 0800 932 4357.

Applications now close at 5.00pm Friday 4 November 2011.