Road Network Updates
Our district has recently been impacted by flooding and slips. Read more about our affected local roads.  Read more
Water shutdown due to leak

We have identified a leak on Rata Street and will need to shutdown the water supply to this area so that it can be fixed. Affected roads are: Mahoe Street, Sections of Mangarino Road and the top end of Rata Street. Thank you for your understanding.

Council Services – Cyclone Gabrielle

13 Feb 2023, 3:28 PM

Council Services – Cyclone Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to hit the district this afternoon and tomorrow with high winds and heavy rain forecast.
Waitomo District Council will close the Library and I-Site from 3pm today. The I-Site will reopen at 9am and the Library at 10am Wednesday, 15 February.
Refuse and recycling services for 14 February have been cancelled, and collection will occur next week as per normal. If you need to dispose of refuse and recycling before next week, you can at your local transfer station on the normal opening days. Friday collections will still occur as normal.
While the water treatment process is not currently affected, we would encourage everyone to conserve water in case the water source becomes impacted.
You can still contact us on 0800 932 4357 or email us at [email protected]
We apologies for any inconvenience, but urge people to be prepared and follow Civil Defence advice. Please see the Civil Defence website www.getready.govt.nz for more information and advice.