Road Network Updates
Our district has recently been impacted by flooding and slips. Read more about our affected local roads.  Read more
Water shutdown due to leak

We have identified a leak on Rata Street and will need to shutdown the water supply to this area so that it can be fixed. Affected roads are: Mahoe Street, Sections of Mangarino Road and the top end of Rata Street. Thank you for your understanding.

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund

3 Oct 2025, 4:34 PM

We are inviting rural school teams and sporting groups to apply for financial assistance through the Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund.

The fund is designed to help subsidise rural travel for junior teams aged between 5-18 years. It helps school and club sports teams participate in local sporting competitions.

Please note: The Rural Travel Fund is not for the purpose of travel to regional or national events or available for individual athletes or players.

The online application form and further details outlining the fund are available here or by contacting the Customer Services Team on 0800 932 4357.

Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund for Waitomo District Applications close at 5pm on Saturday 1 November 2025.