Waitangi Day Council Information

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on on Friday 6 February for Waitangi Day. All waste transfer stations will also be closed.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. More info

Water Alert Level 2 - PIopio
Due to operational issues and the current hot weather, Piopio township will move into Level 2 water restriction from tomorrow - Friday 6 February 2026.
Water conservation measures are required to reduce demand on the water treatment plant. We ask Piopio residents to be mindful of their water use.

Creative Communities Scheme

15 Oct 2020, 8:00 AM


2020/2021 - Funding Round One

We’re calling for applications for financial assistance for projects from individuals, groups or organisations that encourage and support arts activities and participation.

Projects must have an arts or creative cultural focus and benefit the Waitomo District Community. Under the scheme “The
Arts” is defined as “all forms of creative and interpretive expression. ”The scheme supports a wide range of arts projects under the following art forms: craft/object arts, dance, inter-arts, literature, Maori Arts, multi-artform (including fi lm), music, Pacific Arts, theatre and visual arts. In this round there is a funding pool of $17,000 available for distribution.

To check your projects eligibility or for further details please visit the funding and grants page on our website or call us on 0800 932 4357.
Applications close 5pm Monday, November 2, 2020.