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.

The Proposed Waitomo District Comprehensive Reserve Management Plan

20 Oct 2022, 8:06 AM

Public Notice pursuant to Section 41(6) of the Reserves Act 1977

The Proposed Waitomo District Comprehensive Reserve Management Plan can be viewed online here (PDF 3.41 MB) and for physical inspection at the following locations:

  • Waitomo District Council Office - 15 Queen Street, Te Kūiti Monday - Friday 9am-4pm
  • Waitomo District Council Library - 28 Taupiri Street, Te Kūiti Monday - Friday 10am-5pm

You are invited under section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977 to lodge written submissions on the Proposed Waitomo District Comprehensive Reserve Management Plan by 23 December 2022 at the Waitomo District Council office, or online here

Submitters should state whether or not they wish to be heard in support of their submission.