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Severe thunderstorm warning - Thursday 3 July 2025
Alongside the heat and humidity, we are also expecting a severe thunderstorm.
Metservice has issued a RED severe thunderstorm warning for parts of our district this evening.
Metservice weather radar detected a line of severe thunderstorms that are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.
Impact: Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
Take some time now to get prepared ahead of worst weather setting in.
Take care while out and about and drive safely and to the conditions.
Planned Water shutdown notice - Tuesday 17 February 2026
A day-long water shutdown will be happening on Tuesday 17 February from 8.30am to 4.30pm on Boddies Terrace, Wesley Terrace, Tawa Street, Matai Street, William Street and Anzac Street.  This is to allow council contractor Schick Civil to install a new watermain line. Thank you for your understanding.
Home Our District What's on in Waitomo 2020 November 2020 Waitomo District Christmas Parade

2020 Waitomo District Christmas Parade

Friday 27 November 2020 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

What's happening at the parade:

  • Santa will be at the Railway Building (by the Sir Colin Meads statue) before and after the parade.  Photos are available for purchase. Click here for all the details

  • 6pm - the parade begins

  • After the parade: head down with the kids to the grass area by the town clock where they can enjoy the 'Have a Go Giant Bubbles Station' which will run straight after the parade for 30 minutes. 
  • Rora St, Sheridan St and King St East will be closed to traffic and parking from 4.30pm to 8pm on the day of the parade.

  • PLEASE Remember: If you are feeling unwell please stay at home.  When you arrive at the event please scan our QR code and make use of the sanitising stations.

 

This year's theme is 'Christmas Morning'

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