Waitangi Day Council Information

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on on Friday 6 February for Waitangi Day. All waste transfer stations will also be closed.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. More info

Water Alert Level 2 - PIopio
Due to operational issues and the current hot weather, Piopio township will move into Level 2 water restriction from tomorrow - Friday 6 February 2026.
Water conservation measures are required to reduce demand on the water treatment plant. We ask Piopio residents to be mindful of their water use.

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'