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.

Permanent safety fencing to be installed

27 May 2021, 3:24 PM

On 31 May, contractors will be undertaking safety improvements along the railway corridor at the south end of Rora Street. Work involves permanent safety fencing being erected from the Citizen's Advice Bureau office to the Japanese Garden. This will prevent unsafe access to the railway track and ensures the community space and picnic tables along the south end of Rora Street are safer for those using this area.

The work will be completed by 11 June. Please be careful if you are in this area while construction is happening.