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Our district has recently been impacted by flooding and slips. Read more about our affected local roads.  Read more
Urgent water shutdown for leak detection in Maniaiti/Benneydale
We have discovered that there is a large leak in the water network in Maniaiti/Benneydale that we need to find and fix, as we are losing a lot of water.
Waitomo District Council contractor McIndoe Group will be shutting down the water in Maniaiti/Benneydale today in order to try locate the leak.
Leak detection helps identify where there could be faults in the network and can also help determine where water loss is occurring.
There will only be a temporary interruption to water supply, and it should not overly disrupt or interfere with normal usage.
Work will include turning off a valve at each street for a few minutes to check for changes in water pressure.
A leak detection device will also be used to listen for leaks on the water mains.
If the leak is detected in the Council-owned network, repairs will be undertaken.
If you experience unclean water flow afterwards, please wait 10 minutes and then run an outside tap for at least five minutes or until water runs clear. This is to avoid any unclean water entering your household system.
We also ask that you please conserve water as much as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Home Our District What's on in Waitomo 2021 October National Shake Out Day

National Shake Out Day

Thursday 28 October 2021 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Today is New Zealand’s National Shake Out Day.

The important message from Shake Out Day is for us all to take a couple of minutes to prepare for an earthquake and tsunami.  You can do this at 9.30am by practicing your Drop, Cover and Hold wherever you are.  For those who are near coastal areas, you can also practice what to do in the event of a tsunami.  

Take some time to prepare with your family a plan of action for an emergency if you and your loved ones are together or apart during an emergency, where to meet, and where your tsunami evacuation zone is.

For more information on the Shake out, and for resources, go to https://getready.govt.nz/involved/shakeout