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.

WDC Notices

22 Feb 2018, 6:00 AM

Waitomo District Rates Reminder

This is a friendly reminder that the third instalment of your 2017/2018 rates is due by 5pm, Wednesday 28 February 2018.  Rates invoices were posted out in January.  Payments received after 5pm, February 28 will attract a 10% penalty.

Rates payments can be made at the Waitomo District Council office, Queen Street Te Kuiti, over the phone by credit card or by Internet Banking using your valuation number as your reference.

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


Applications for Community Funding - Discretionary Grants March Funding Round

Applications for the March Discretionary Grants funding round must be received by 5pm, Thursday 1st March 2018.

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 the friendly customer services team on 07-878-0800 alternatively 0800-932-4357 for further assistance.

Application forms and policy details are available on our website.


Council Meeting Schedule February 2018

The following meeting of the Waitomo District Council is scheduled for February:

Council Meeting - Tuesday 27 February 2018 at 9.00am

An invitation is extended to members of the public to attend these meetings for observation purposes. 

Any member(s) of the public wishing to speak at a Council meeting are required to gain approval from the Mayor at least two working days prior to the meeting.

A copy of the agenda will be available on Council’s Website two working days before the meeting.