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:
Tuesday 
Thursday
Friday
The normal schedule will for Awakino Transfer Station will resume Sunday 8 February 2026.
We apologise for the inconvenience.

Christmas & New Year Holiday Hours 2025-2026

3 Dec 2025, 10:14 AM

Customer Services & Visitor Hub

Closes: Midday, Wednesday 24 December 2025

Opens: 9am, Monday 5 January 2026

Our call centre operates 24/7. Please call 0800 932 4357


Waitomo District Library

Closes: Midday, Wednesday 24 December 2025

Opens: 10am, Monday 5 January 2026


Queen Street Admin Building

Closes: Midday, Wednesday 24 December 2025

Opens: 9am, Monday 5 January 2026


Waitomo District Aquatic Centre

Closed: 25 December 2025 & 1 January 2026

Open: Normal schedule will apply every other day during the summer season


Refuse Kerbside Collection

Piopio, Mōkau/Awakino and Waitomo Village collection dates: No change

Te Kūiti East & West side collection dates: 

  • 26 December 2025
  • 2nd January 2026

Waste Transfer Stations

All waste transfer stations:

Closed: Public holidays

Open: Operating as normal on regular open days 

 

Awakino Transfer Station: will be open additional days over summer, from 19 December 2025 to 6 February 2026.

  • Mondays: 9am - 1pm
  • Tuesdays: 9am - 1pm
  • Fridays: 9am - 1pm (except Public Holidays)
  • Saturdays: 9am - 1pm
  • Sundays: 9am - 1pm

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