Waitomo District Council, with the support of Ngāti Rōrā, have made a call to POSTPONE the official opening and blessing of the Mangaokewa Walkway Cultural Storyboards for the second time.This is due to the heavy rain forecast for the rest of the week. The ground will be wet and the weather looks worse for Friday (26 September 2025). It's important to us that this significant occasion is done correctly. We will schedule another blessing to be held later in the year when the weather has improved.
We thank you again for your understanding and support.
On the evening of Wednesday 13 October 2021, on Manganui Rd at the 17km mark, a slip has blocked the majority of road. Traffic can still get through. Signage has been set up and a crew will be on site clearing the slip on the morning of Thursday 14 October. Please take care and expect delays.
