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.

Council Service Information Labour Day 27 October 2025

6 Oct 2025, 8:51 AM

Customer Services and Visitor Hub - Closed. Our call centre operates 24/7. Please call 0800 932 4357 or email: [email protected]

Waitomo District Library - Closed 

Admin Office - Closed

Waitomo District Aquatic Centre - Open 12pm to 6pm 

Waitomo District Landfill and Rural Waste Transfer Stations - Closed as usual.

Kerbside Collection - Will operate as usual.