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SH3 remains closed

Update - 19 April 2026 at 2.30pm:

SH3 between Mōkau and Piopio will remain CLOSED overnight and until further notice due to significant damage caused by heavy rainfall this weekend. There are multiple large slips in the area, and crews are working hard to keep road users safe and clear the road as quickly as possible. SH43 between Whangamomona and Taumarunui will also remain CLOSED overnight due to flooding.

Highway conditions

Waitomo District Roading Updates

We are aware that a number of roads in the Mōkau, Awakino and Mahoenui areas have been affected by the recent weather events. Due to the closure of State Highway 3 south of Piopio, our roading crews have been unable to access parts of the network. We are aiming to have crews on site tomorrow, subject to access being restored.

Visit our road network updates page for the list of roads and more info

No kerbside collection for Mōkau and Awakino

Due to the closure of SH3 as a result of flooding and slips, kerbside collection will not go ahead in Mōkau and Awakino on Monday 20 April 2026.

Breakfast with our Local Mayors - Online

Thursday 14 October 2021 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

VIRTUAL EVENT

The Ōtorohanga District Development Board, Legendary Te Kuiti, Te Awamutu and Cambridge Chambers of Commerce jointly invite you to have breakfast with our local Mayors online via Zoom.

Come join us for a panel interview with our local Mayors where we will look to explore the current opportunities and challenges for
local government and business, Three Waters, RMA.

To register for the event online please click the link provided below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JDFUqePuS3SR2Z7_Q_JN-g

Breakfast with our Local Mayors - Online

Breakfast with our Local Mayors - Online

Thursday 14 October 2021 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

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