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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.

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]