Severe thunderstorm warning - Thursday 3 July 2025
Alongside the heat and humidity, we are also expecting a severe thunderstorm.
Metservice has issued a RED severe thunderstorm warning for parts of our district this evening.
Metservice weather radar detected a line of severe thunderstorms that are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.
Impact: Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
Take some time now to get prepared ahead of worst weather setting in.
Take care while out and about and drive safely and to the conditions.
Planned Water shutdown notice - Tuesday 17 February 2026
A day-long water shutdown will be happening on Tuesday 17 February from 8.30am to 4.30pm on Boddies Terrace, Wesley Terrace, Tawa Street, Matai Street, William Street and Anzac Street.  This is to allow council contractor Schick Civil to install a new watermain line. Thank you for your understanding.

January

26 Jan 2024, 4:05 PM
Tuesday 6 February 2024 Customer Service Centre - Closed, reopening 9am Wednesday 7...
23 Jan 2024, 11:51 AM
Monday 29 January 2024 Customer Service Centre - Closed reopening 9am January. Our call...
19 Jan 2024, 3:09 PM
The area surrounding Council’s Customer Service Centre at 160 Rora Street, Te Kūiti will...
17 Jan 2024, 8:54 AM
Pursuant to section 73 and section 119 of the Reserves Act 1977, the Waitomo District...
17 Jan 2024, 8:37 AM
The following is a schedule of the 2024 Waitomo District Council and Committee...
12 Jan 2024, 10:21 AM
The Lines Company have identified trees which fall within the Growth Limit Zone of the...