Public notification: Military funeral on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

A forward notice that there will be firing of blank cartridges which produce loud bangs in support of a military funeral sometime between the hours of 1.30pm to 3pm on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

There will be soldiers marching around the town in support of the funeral ceremonial event with weapons, so please do not be alarmed or concerned.

There will also be a road closure at the intersections near the Les Munro Centre in both directions on Sunday 15 March. The closure will be in place at 12.30pm to 1pm. 

Soldier presence in Te Kūiti will be prominent from Saturday afternoon and will increase up to 100+ on the Sunday for the funeral.

Thank you for your understanding.

WDC Notices

10 Nov 2016

Applications for Community Funding - Discretionary Grants December Funding Round

Applications for the December Discretionary Grants funding round must be received by 5pm, Thursday 1st December 2016.

Community clubs, groups and organisations operating within the Waitomo District on a not-for-profit basis may be eligible to apply.

Please read WDC’s Community Development Fund Policy to check your eligibility or contact Donna Macdonald- Community Development Coordinator on 07-878-0800 for further assistance.

Application forms and policy details are available on our website or by contacting our friendly Customer Services Team on 0800 932 4357.


Applications for Community Funding - Community Partnership Fund

The Community Partnership Fund helps WDC to work closely with the community. This fund provides an opportunity for organisations undertaking community projects within the district. Projects must demonstrate strong links to one or more of Councils identified community outcomes.

Applications must include a detailed business or project plan that identifies deliverable achievements and actions showing how groups plan to sustain their project independent of a contribution from this fund.

Projects funded may include, but are not limited to:

  • Community Building renovations
  • Urban infrastructure projects
  • Youth Services/ Facilities
  • Health/Social Programmes

Applications must be received by 5pm Friday 18th November 2016.

To find out more information visit Council’s website or contact Donna Macdonald- Community Development Coordinator on 07-878-0800 for further assistance.