Large scale works along Carroll Street/SH3 in New Year

Significant traffic diversions will be in place in the New Year as large-scale works will be undertaken along Carroll Street/SH3 in Te Kūiti. From mid-January 2025, Carroll Street/SH3 will be reduced to one lane to allow for Council’s contractor Camex Civil to replace a large watermain. Read more

Road works at Rora Street level crossing
Higgins Contractors will be undertaking a full replacement of the Rora Street level crossing near Te Kūiti Primary School. The work will be carried out over two days from 5am on Sunday 19 January 2025 through to midnight on Monday 20 January. Traffic diversions will be in place.
Please note this work is separate to the railway crossing works being undertaken by Fulton Hogan at the southern end of Rora Street at the same time.

Water Restrictions in place for Waitomo District

11 Jan 2022, 2:33 PM

Waitomo District is experiencing a period of very warm and dry weather, with a lack of rainfall predicted over the coming weeks. 

Water conservation measures are required to reduce demand, with restrictions now in place. We ask residents to be very careful with their water use.  

 

Mokau is now on Water Use Restriction Level 3

We are continuing to monitor the situation. Please take all practical steps to reduce your water usage. 

No sprinklers allowed.

Hand-held hosing only. 

Don’t use Council water supply to fill or top up your pools (including portable and paddling pools).

Use a broom instead of water to clean hard surfaces such as footpaths and driveways.

Avoid using water to wash windows, buildings and cars.

 

Te Kuiti, Piopio and Maniaiti/Benneydale water supplies are now on Water Use Restriction Level 2

Reduce non-essential water use.

Use sprinklers on alternate days between 6-8am and 6-8pm (e.g. even street numbers on even days; odd street numbers on odd days).

Click here for tips to conserve water

Please report any issues with your supply by contacting WDC on 0800 932 4357 (24/7).