Auckland Anniversary Council Information

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on on Monday 26 January for Auckland Anniversary. All waste transfer stations will also be closed.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. More info

Weather Watch - High wave warning along coastline

A high wave warning is in place for our coastline this weekend. A strong westerly swell is expected from Saturday 24 January through to Sunday 25 January, with a swell event (high energy waves) and elevated water levels predicted.

This wave event is big, even for the west coast, with forecast swell over 5 metres and maximum wave height over 10 metres possible. The highest risk period is within 1-2 hours of high tide.

The next high tide for the coastline from Marokopa to Mōkau is around 2pm on Saturday. For Sunday, high tide is around 2.50pm.

Te Kūiti Pā Dawn Service

Tuesday 25 April 2023 5:45 AM to 7:00 AM

Members of the Public and Service Organisations are invited to attend the ANZAC Memorial Dawn Service at the Te Kūiti Pā, Awakino Road, Te Kūiti. The itinerary for the Service will be as follows:
5.45am Attendees will assemble at the Awakino Road Entranceway and wait to be called onto the Pā
Attendees will then move to the Memorial Monument on the Pā where the Ceremony will take place
6.00am ANZAC Memorial Service
A light breakfast will be provided to attendees following the Service