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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.

Home Our Council News Public Notices 2023 February Council Services – Cyclone Gabrielle

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.