Auckland Anniversary Council Information

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on on Monday 26 January for Auckland Anniversary. All waste transfer stations will also be closed.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. More info

Weather Watch - High wave warning along coastline

A high wave warning is in place for our coastline this weekend. A strong westerly swell is expected from Saturday 24 January through to Sunday 25 January, with a swell event (high energy waves) and elevated water levels predicted.

This wave event is big, even for the west coast, with forecast swell over 5 metres and maximum wave height over 10 metres possible. The highest risk period is within 1-2 hours of high tide.

The next high tide for the coastline from Marokopa to Mōkau is around 2pm on Saturday. For Sunday, high tide is around 2.50pm.

Inaugural Council Meeting - Swearing in of new Council

22 Oct 2025, 4:15 PM

The following is an updated Schedule of Waitomo District Council and Committee meetings following the Triennial Elections.

 

Tuesday

28 October 2025

9am

Council Meeting (Swearing in of new Council)

Council Chambers, 15 Queen Street, Te Kūiti

 

Note:    

1. The date and time of the first ordinary business meeting of the Council following the above “swearing in” meeting will be set by the Council at the above meeting.

2. A comprehensive meeting schedule will then be considered and adopted by the Council at the first ordinary business meeting.

An invitation is extended to members of the public to attend public meetings for observation purposes. 

Meetings of Council are webcast in real time to the Waitomo District Council website and are available for viewing on demand as soon as the meeting finishes.

Member(s) of the public wishing to speak at a Council meeting are required to gain approval from the Mayor at least three clear working days prior to the scheduled meeting. 

Agendas for meetings are available on Council’s website at least two working days before the meeting.

BEN SMITH

CHIEF EXECUTIVE