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.

Single-Year Community Assistance Grant

30 Jun 2022, 2:22 PM

Waitomo District Council’s Single-Year Community Assistance Grant focuses on providing assistance for not-for-profit community organisations that support community led projects.  These projects are aligned with Council Plans and Strategies and contribute and support the social, cultural, economic and environmental well-being of the Waitomo District.

Priority for funding will be given to community organisations that are delivering projects in collaboration with other organisations.

The Single-Year Community Assistance Grant is for one-off projects or initiatives that will be completed within a 12-month period from receiving the grant.

Non-profit incorporated organisations (e.g. Incorporated Society, Charitable Trust) are eligible to apply.

A maximum of $10,000 can be applied for.

Funding criteria is as follows:

  • Resources that support the project or organisation
  • Programme development and implementation
  • Applications for capital projects may be accepted for grant requests over $2,000

Applications open 1 July 2022 and close 1 August 2022.

www.waitomo.govt.nz/council/funding-and-grants/