Upcoming road closure of Walker Road, Te Kūiti – Saturday 17 May 2025

Walker Road will be closed on Saturday 17 May 2025 from 7am to 6pm to allow Bridge It NZ to install a bridge. Works have scheduled to be undertaken on Saturday due to the current roads works on Rangitoto Road. Walker Road will be closed 7.8km from the William Street and Walker Road intersection.

We apologise for the short notice and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

WDC Notices

11 Oct 2018

Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund

The Waitomo District Council is inviting rural sporting groups and rural school teams to apply for financial assistance through the Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund.

The fund is designed to help subsidise travel for junior teams participating in local sport competitions.

There is a funding pool of $9,500 for the 2018 – 2019 year. 

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 Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund is not for the purpose of travel to regional or national events or available for individual athletes or players. 

Application forms and guidelines outlining the fund are available on our website, or by contacting the Customer Services Team on free phone 0800 932 4357.

Applications close at 5.00 pm Thursday 1st November 2018