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Water Shutdown - Lawrence Street, Te Kūiti 4.30pm

Sometimes accidents happen... 
The water supply to Lawrence Street will need to be shutdown for a few hours while contractors repair a broken watermain. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Urgent water shutdown for leak detection in Maniaiti/Benneydale
We have discovered that there is a large leak in the water network in Maniaiti/Benneydale that we need to find and fix, as we are losing a lot of water.
Waitomo District Council contractor McIndoe Group will be shutting down the water in Maniaiti/Benneydale today in order to try locate the leak.
Leak detection helps identify where there could be faults in the network and can also help determine where water loss is occurring.
There will only be a temporary interruption to water supply, and it should not overly disrupt or interfere with normal usage.
Work will include turning off a valve at each street for a few minutes to check for changes in water pressure.
A leak detection device will also be used to listen for leaks on the water mains.
If the leak is detected in the Council-owned network, repairs will be undertaken.
If you experience unclean water flow afterwards, please wait 10 minutes and then run an outside tap for at least five minutes or until water runs clear. This is to avoid any unclean water entering your household system.
We also ask that you please conserve water as much as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Home Our Council News Public Notices 2025 July Adoption of Waitomo District Dog Control Bylaw 2025 and Waitomo District Dog Control Policy 2025

Adoption of Waitomo District Dog Control Bylaw 2025 and Waitomo District Dog Control Policy 2025

1 Jul 2025, 9:16 AM

On 30 June 2025, Waitomo District Council adopted the Waitomo District Dog Control Bylaw 2025 and Waitomo District Dog Control Policy 2025.

The policy was adopted in accordance with section 10 of the Dog Control Act 1996 (DCA) and took effect on Tuesday 1 July 2025. The policy must give effect to and be consistent with a Dog Control Bylaw that is approved under the DCA. The bylaw also took effect on Tuesday 1 July 2025 pursuant to section 156(2) of the Local Government Act 2002.

Following a review and consultation process (1-31 May 2025), amendments to the bylaw and policy were made including:

  • All of Centennial Park is now a prohibited area for dogs, noting that on-leash dogs can be walked around the
    perimeter of the park (outside the bollards)
  • Ward Street reserve will become an on-leash area only

Council will also consider future dog friendly areas and sites during the next Annual Plan/Long Term Plan.


The bylaw and policy will soon be available on Council’s website. Hardcopies can also be requested by contacting our Customer Services Team on 0800 932 4357 or email: [email protected]