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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.
Home Our Council News Public Notices 2021 June 2020/21 Rates Rebate closing soon

2020/21 Rates Rebate closing soon

25 Jun 2021, 3:05 PM

Waitomo District Council is urging ratepayers to check their eligibility for receiving a rates
rebate for the current 2020/21 rating year before the 30 June deadline.
To date Council has processed 295 applications, which is 57 applications less than last year. The rate rebate scheme provides
substantial financial support for many households, the maximum amount people can receive is $655. The value of any rebate is determined by household income, number of dependents and the level of rates being paid.
The rates rebate scheme is paid by Central Government but administered by each
Council. Those eligible, receive a credit on their rates account of up to $655.
Applications close 30 June 2021 and cannot be backdated.
For more information or to apply visit waitomo.govt.nz or speak to the customer services team, by phoning 0800 932 4357, or by visiting the Waitomo District Council office, 15 Queen Street or the i-SITE, 160 Rora Street, Te Kuiti.