Severe thunderstorm warning - Thursday 3 July 2025
Alongside the heat and humidity, we are also expecting a severe thunderstorm.
Metservice has issued a RED severe thunderstorm warning for parts of our district this evening.
Metservice weather radar detected a line of severe thunderstorms that are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.
Impact: Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
Take some time now to get prepared ahead of worst weather setting in.
Take care while out and about and drive safely and to the conditions.
Planned Water shutdown notice - Tuesday 17 February 2026
A day-long water shutdown will be happening on Tuesday 17 February from 8.30am to 4.30pm on Boddies Terrace, Wesley Terrace, Tawa Street, Matai Street, William Street and Anzac Street.  This is to allow council contractor Schick Civil to install a new watermain line. Thank you for your understanding.

TechStep Te Kūiti

Wednesday 07 August 2024 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

TechStep Te Kūiti

 

Date: 7 August, 9.30am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm
Venue: Les Munro Centre, 8 King Street, Te Kūiti

 

Exhibitor Registration Form HERE

 

The Event

This event connects secondary school students and job seekers in the Waitomo and Ōtorohanga District with career opportunities in technology. It showcases educational pathways, earn-as-you-learn programmes, and entry-level positions in the tech industry. Attendees will engage in interactive discussions with tech leaders, emphasising support for various career pathways.

This event is coordinated by the Waitomo District Council with support from TechStep and other local agencies.

 

Please note: this is a closed event, attendees can visit either through their secondary school, through Otorohanga Employment Hub or Number 12 Te Kūiti.

If you would like to come along, please get in contact with any of these above for more details.