Severe thunderstorm warning - Thursday 3 July 2025
Alongside the heat and humidity, we are also expecting a severe thunderstorm.
Metservice has issued a RED severe thunderstorm warning for parts of our district this evening.
Metservice weather radar detected a line of severe thunderstorms that are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.
Impact: Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
Take some time now to get prepared ahead of worst weather setting in.
Take care while out and about and drive safely and to the conditions.
Planned Water shutdown notice - Tuesday 17 February 2026
A day-long water shutdown will be happening on Tuesday 17 February from 8.30am to 4.30pm on Boddies Terrace, Wesley Terrace, Tawa Street, Matai Street, William Street and Anzac Street.  This is to allow council contractor Schick Civil to install a new watermain line. Thank you for your understanding.

WDC Notices

21 Sep 2017

Tender for Removal

Old Benneydale Public Toilet Facility

Waitomo District Council commissioned a new public toilet facility in Benneydale on 25 August 2017.  The old facility is now available for removal by tender as is where is.  The facility is a concrete structure approximately 25-30 years old.  The successful tenderer will be responsible for the removal and all associated costs and WDC accepts no responsibility should the structure fail during removal.

Please submit your tender in writing by 22 September 2017.  

Email [email protected] or post to WDC, P O Box 404, Te Kuiti 3941.  Please mark it attention: Tender for Removal - Benneydale Toilet.

Please contact our friendly Customer Services Team on 0800 932 4357 for further assistance.