Public notification: Military funeral on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

A forward notice that there will be firing of blank cartridges which produce loud bangs in support of a military funeral sometime between the hours of 1.30pm to 3pm on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

There will be soldiers marching around the town in support of the funeral ceremonial event with weapons, so please do not be alarmed or concerned.

There will also be a road closure at the intersections near the Les Munro Centre in both directions on Sunday 15 March. The closure will be in place at 12.30pm to 1pm. 

Soldier presence in Te Kūiti will be prominent from Saturday afternoon and will increase up to 100+ on the Sunday for the funeral.

Thank you for your understanding.

Auckland Anniversary Service Information - Monday 27 January 2025

20 Jan 2025, 11:28 AM

Customer Service Centre - Closed. Our call centre operates 24/7. Please call 0800 932 4357 or email: [email protected]

Library - Closed 

Admin Office - Closed

Aquatic Centre - Open 12pm - 6pm 

Transfer Stations -  Maniaiti/ Benneydale, Kinohaku, and Piopio Transfer Stations will be closed

Awakino and Marokopa are closed on Monday as normal

Waitomo District Landfill - Our Landfill is closed on Monday as normal

Refuse Collection - Will operate as normal

Waitomo District Council Staff wish you all a happy and safe holiday weekend!