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WDC Open hours for 4 December 2025

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on Thursday 4 December 2025 until 2pm.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause

Planned Water Shutdown Notification - Mōkau
A planned water shutdown will take place in Mōkau from 9am on Wednesday 3 December 2025 so that a new watermain can be laid. Streets affected are: North Street (south of Rerenga Street), Takarei Terrace, Te Mahoe Road, Te Kauri Road, Mōkau Road. 
Estimated time of shutdown is about 4 hours. We apologise for the inconvenience
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LGNZ News

On this page you can read media releases from Local Government New Zealand.

For more information visit www.lgnz.co.nz

Local voice not strong enough in the replacement for the RMA
5 Aug 2021, 2:00 PM
LGNZ is calling on the Government to bolster the provisions for communities to have a...
Reputation research shows importance of local government increasing
30 Jun 2017
Kiwis are becoming increasingly aware of the important role local government plays in the...
New group to work on big issues in local government
New group to work on big issues in local government
14 Mar 2017
A new policy group to advise local government on the big issues facing communities...
LGNZ launches Water 2050 to develop cohesive water policy
LGNZ launches Water 2050 to develop cohesive water policy
14 Mar 2017
Local Government New Zealand has launched a new piece of work to create a comprehensive...
Depth of tourism infrastructure needs revealed
Depth of tourism infrastructure needs revealed
14 Mar 2017
The full extent of the infrastructure investment needed so communities can keep up with...
Local Government New Zealand welcomes new Prime Minister
Local Government New Zealand welcomes new Prime Minister
12 Dec 2016
Local Government New Zealand congratulates new Prime Minister the Hon Bill English and...
LGNZ 2050 Challenge – seeking your feedback
LGNZ 2050 Challenge – seeking your feedback
9 Sep 2016
Local Government New Zealand is interested in hearing your views on the points rated in...
Local government bill poses threat to local democracy
Local government bill poses threat to local democracy
29 Jul 2016
Local Government New Zealand says current proposals to reform the Local Government Act...
LGNZ welcomes Tourism Infrastructure boost for the regions
LGNZ welcomes Tourism Infrastructure boost for the regions
13 May 2016
LGNZ President, Lawrence Yule, today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of a new...
Local Government supports fire services reform
Local Government supports fire services reform
29 Apr 2016
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) supports the reform announced today by Internal...
LGNZ’s new 2050 work programme addresses the enduring challenges facing New Zealand’s communities
LGNZ’s new 2050 work programme addresses the enduring challenges facing New Zealand’s communities
13 Apr 2016, 5:00 PM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) today signalled a significant new work programme to...
Vote2016 highlights the important issues that matter to New Zealanders
Vote2016 highlights the important issues that matter to New Zealanders
13 Apr 2016, 4:00 PM
LGNZ has started a conversation with New Zealand residents about the key issues affecting...
Local government strengthens its climate change policy response
Local government strengthens its climate change policy response
13 Apr 2016
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) announced at its quarterly media briefing today it...
Local government welcomes Government’s decision on fluoridation
Local government welcomes Government’s decision on fluoridation
12 Apr 2016, 1:47 PM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the Government’s decision to transfer...
Local government welcomes the Government's latest initiatives in freshwater management
Local government welcomes the Government's latest initiatives in freshwater management
20 Feb 2016
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has welcomed the release of the Government’s...
'Evolution or revolution?' LGNZ launches resource management thinkpiece
'Evolution or revolution?' LGNZ launches resource management thinkpiece
15 Dec 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has today released its initial discussion document in...
Local Government New Zealand signals new programme to demonstrate and support council performance excellence
Local Government New Zealand signals new programme to demonstrate and support council performance excellence
10 Dec 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has today signalled a new Local Government Excellence...
Report finds councils’ finances in good shape
Report finds councils’ finances in good shape
10 Dec 2015
A high level financial analysis, commissioned by Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has...
LGNZ welcomes call for more innovative local government funding options
LGNZ welcomes call for more innovative local government funding options
2 Dec 2015
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes The New Zealand Initiative’s latest report...
LGNZ welcomes contribution to water policy by Land and Water Forum
LGNZ welcomes contribution to water policy by Land and Water Forum
27 Nov 2015, 10:58 AM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the release of the report and...