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

Change of days to temporary Awakino Waste Transfer Station schedule
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to change the open days of the Awakino Waste Transfer Station for the last week of the extended holiday schedule.
It will now open from 9am to 1pm on the following days:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
The normal schedule will for Awakino Transfer Station will resume Sunday 8 February 2026.
We apologise for the inconvenience.

Public Notice pursuant to Section 73 of the Reserves Act 1977 of intent to graze Recreation Reserve at 5167 State Highway 3, Mōkau

17 Jan 2024, 8:54 AM

Pursuant to section 73 and section 119 of the Reserves Act 1977, the Waitomo District Council hereby notifies its intention to enter into a grazing lease for the below Recreation Reserve for a period of thirty (30) years, subject to the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977:

Legal Description – Local Purpose Reserves Address
Part Section 5 Blk I Tainui SD (Record of Title 835667)  5167 State Highway 3, Mōkau
Part Section 6 Block I Tainui SD (Record of Title 835667)  5167 State Highway 3, Mōkau
Part Mōkau Mohakatino 2C3A2 Block (Record of Title 835667)  5167 State Highway 3, Mōkau


Written objections to the granting a lease of this reserve for grazing purposes will be received up until 4pm on Monday 19 February 2024.

All submissions must include your name, postal address, daytime telephone number and an email address if applicable.

Also, all grazing expressions of interest should be submitted by 4pm on Monday 19 February 2024.

Dated at Te Kūiti this 18th day of January 2024.