Waitomo District Council adopted its Land Transport Bylaw 2025 on 25 February 2025, following a review and consultation on proposed changes to the previous bylaw. The bylaw will come into effect on 10 March 2025.

The purpose of the bylaw is to regulate the use of our local roads to ensure that acceptable standards of safety, accessibility, and convenience are maintained for the wellbeing and enjoyment of residents, visitors and businesses within the district.

Updates include:

- Removal of speed limit schedules (as per Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits 2024)
- Updated schedules, offences and penalties
- A heavy vehicle prohibition is imposed on Matai Street.
- A prohibited area has been established on Rora and Taupiri Streets including the connecting streets, and the pedestrian bridge (Te Ara Tika) that prevents the riding of horses in these areas.

Council also adopted the Road Encroachment Policy, Stock Underpass Policy and Road Naming Policy.

Both the Road Encroachment Policy and Stock Underpass Policy are enacted by the Land Transport Bylaw.

The Land Transport Bylaw 2025 is available here (PDF 2.43 MB)

Printed copies will also be available for inspection at the WDC Customer Service Centre on Rora Street, Te Kūiti, or the Library on Taupiri Street.

You can also request to purchase a copy by contacting our Customer Services Team on 0800 932 4357.

BEN SMIT
CHIEF EXECUTIVE