Waitangi Day Council Information

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on on Friday 6 February for Waitangi Day. All waste transfer stations will also be closed.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. More info

Water Alert Level 2 - PIopio
Due to operational issues and the current hot weather, Piopio township will move into Level 2 water restriction from tomorrow - Friday 6 February 2026.
Water conservation measures are required to reduce demand on the water treatment plant. We ask Piopio residents to be mindful of their water use.

Gallagher Recreation Centre - Drainage Improvements works

10 Apr 2024, 10:27 AM

We (Waitomo District Council) are planning some drainage improvement works at the entrance to the Gallagher Recreation Centre carpark at the location shown below.

Work is proposed to start on Monday 15th April,  weather permitting. All going to plan, it will be open again the following Monday 22nd April.

The school and the recreation centre have been informed and we have checked there are no school holiday programmes or events running over this period.

Anyone needing access to this area can park in the top car park and walk down.

Thank you for your understanding.