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Water Shutdown - Lawrence Street, Te Kūiti 4.30pm

Sometimes accidents happen... 
The water supply to Lawrence Street will need to be shutdown for a few hours while contractors repair a broken watermain. We apologise for the inconvenience.

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 2023 April Mōkau Bone Carving Symposium

Mōkau Bone Carving Symposium

Friday 07 April 2023 9:00 AM to Monday 10 April 2023 5:00 PM

BONE CARVING AT MŌKAU THIS EASTER, FRIDAY 7 APRIL – MONDAY 10 APRIL

Here’s a great idea for a day trip this Easter. Go South to the Firstgas Mōkau Bone Carving Symposium in the Mōkau Hall and while you are there, go to the pop-up craft market in the rooms adjoining.

The bone carving symposium has gathered momentum over the last 6 years and is now a national event attracting more than 60 carvers from throughout New Zealand. Nowhere else will you see such a large gathering of carvers and it is right at your back door. Come and meet the carvers in a relaxed setting and see them working their magic.

Entry is free and they will have their unique treasures for sale.

Carving will take place from 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday and till noon on Easter Monday. This year’s special guest carver is Stacy Gordine Head bone and stone tutor at Te Puia in Rotorua.

Stacy is one of New Zealand’s most admired bone carvers. Also making guest appearances are Owen Mapp, Steve Myhre and Fumio Noguchi, three of New Zealand’s best carvers.

View mokau bone carving facebook page to get an idea of the carving you will see. Come to Mōkau this Easter and make a day to remember.

For further information, contact event organiser, Mike Brown [email protected] mob: 027 2236 138