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.

Rates Reminder

20 May 2021, 9:12 PM

A friendly reminder that the fourth instalment of your 2020/21 rates is due by 5pm Monday 31 May 2021.

Rates invoices were posted out in April. Payments received after 5pm on 31 May 2021, will attract a 10% penalty.

Rates payments can be made at the Waitomo District Council Office, Queen Street, Te Kuiti, over the phone, or through our website by credit card or by internet banking using your valuation number as a reference.

Please contact our friendly customer services team on 0800 932 4357 for further assistance.