Waitomo District Council adopted its Annual Plan 2025/2026 on 30 June 2025.

Council also adopted the revised Rates Remission Policy, Revenue and Financing Policy. The Annual Plan (digital version) is made available on our website soon. Printed copies will also be available in late July.

You are welcome to view the Annual Plan at the WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub at Rora Street, Te Kūiti, or the Library on Taupiri Street. You can also request a copy by contacting our Customer Services Team on 0800 932 4357.

Fees and Charges

On 30 June 2025, Council adopted the fees and charges for 2025/26. These fees and charges apply from 1 July 2025. 

Due to the impact of rising costs Council has increased most fees and charges by 3% in line with inflation. This ensures costs are recovered so that Council services are not subsidised further by rates.

The most significant changes are:

• Changes to water, wastewater and stormwater connection fees
• Landfill and rubbish bags
• Elderly housing

Alcohol Licensing

On 30 June 2025, Council adopted the Alcohol Fees Bylaw 2025 that allows Alcohol Licensing fees to be set by Council. This will not impact the Manager’s Certificate fees. The Alcohol Fees Bylaw 2025 can soon be found on Council’s website.

The schedule of Fees and Charges is available here.

You can request a hardcopy of the fees and charges by contacting our Customer Services Team on 0800 932 4357 or email: [email protected]