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.

July

30 Jul 2021, 1:08 PM
There will be stop/stop traffic control on Speedies Road, Te Anga on Monday 2 August 2021...
30 Jul 2021, 12:59 PM
There will be continued reduced parking and footpath access on Rora Street this coming...
30 Jul 2021, 8:37 AM
On 27 July 2021, a report pursuant to Section 10A of the Dog Control Act 1996 was adopted...
29 Jul 2021, 10:51 AM
Following on from the emergency surfacing work undertaken on Friday 16 July, please be...
28 Jul 2021, 2:08 PM
Over the next few weeks, Waitomo District Council contractors will be working throughout...
26 Jul 2021, 3:23 PM
Please note there will be reduced parking on Rora Street this week due to bridge beam...
19 Jul 2021, 8:58 AM
DC TYNAN TRUST FUND || The DC Tynan Trust was established for the purpose of making...
15 Jul 2021, 10:19 AM
There are two major sets of work taking place on Waitomo District roads today. Please...
14 Jul 2021, 9:44 AM
We’ll be undertaking routine hydrant flushing in Te Kuiti, Maniaiti/Benneydale, Piopio and...
1 Jul 2021, 3:45 PM
Hauturu Road is currently reduced to one lane due to a slip. Our crew is heading to the...
1 Jul 2021, 12:35 PM
On Tuesday 29 June 2021, Council adopted the fees and charges for 2021/22 after completing...
1 Jul 2021, 12:34 PM
Waitomo District Council adopted its 10 Year Plan 2021-31 on 29 June 2021.The 10 Year Plan...
1 Jul 2021, 11:40 AM
Public Notice is hereby given that the Dog Registration Fees for the 2021/2022 financial...