Heavy rain watch

A heavy rain watch has been issued for our district. The watch is valid until 6pm Friday 27 March. 
Periods of heavy rain. Amounts may exceed warning criteria in localised areas, especially ranges. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning. 
Take some time now to get prepared in case the weather gets worse. Stay safe, drive safely and take care while out and about.

Awakino Waste Transfer Station Summer Schedule

9 Dec 2025, 4:31 PM

 

Summer Holiday Schedule for Awakino Waste Transfer Station

No one likes to see large piles of rubbish dumped by our public rubbish bins.

Awakino Transfer Station will be open additional days over summer, from 19 December to 6 February 2026. 

So be a tidy kiwi and please make use of the extra open days.


See schedule below for Awakino only:

Mondays: 9am - 1pm

Tuesdays: 9am - 1pm

Fridays: 9am - 1pm (except Public Holidays)

Saturdays: 9am - 1pm

Sundays: 9am - 1pm

The normal schedule will for Awakino Transfer Station will resume Sunday 8 February 2026.

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And a heads up - from 1 July 2026, kerbside collection for Mōkau and Piopio will change from a Monday back to Tuesday. We will keep up dated on this.