Waitangi Day Council Information

The WDC Customer Services and Visitor Hub, Waitomo District Library and Admin Building will be closed on on Friday 6 February for Waitangi Day. All waste transfer stations will also be closed.
We will still be available by phone on 0800 932 4357. More info

Change of days to temporary Awakino Waste Transfer Station schedule
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to change the open days of the Awakino Waste Transfer Station for the last week of the extended holiday schedule.
It will now open from 9am to 1pm on the following days:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
The normal schedule will for Awakino Transfer Station will resume Sunday 8 February 2026.
We apologise for the inconvenience.

TechStep - Careers Expo Te Kūiti

Thursday 29 May 2025 8:30 AM

 

TechStep Careers Expo 2025, Te Kūiti! 

On May 29th, Te Kūiti will host another TechStep event, opening up exciting opportunities for rangatahi to explore the Digital IT industry.

Our TechStep Careers Expo is designed to inspire youth to discover IT and tech career paths while fostering a supportive and inclusive community. It will celebrate diversity, highlight talent and achievements, and encourage both personal and professional growth. Through a variety of exhibitors and presentations, we aim to show rangatahi that the tech industry is not only innovative and dynamic but full of success opportunities for them.

The event will raise awareness and deepen understanding of the Digital IT world by showcasing diverse career pathways. Exhibitors will share their personal stories, offering insights into the industry’s ever-evolving nature and inspiring rangatahi to take the next step.

We’re here to spark curiosity and build an empowering community for our rangatahi to thrive.

 Learn more about TechStep HERE     

     

Date May 29, 2025
Session Times  8:30AM – 12:00PM  [School Years 9 – 12]
12:30PM – 2:30PM   [School Years 7 & 8]
Venue  Les Munro Centre, 8 King Street, Te Kūiti
Registrations This is a closed event. Registrations are available through schools around the Waitomo and Ōtorohanga districts. Please contact your school directly to find out more information.

 

*Waitomo District Council has partnered with Aotahi (Rangatahi Pathways), Number 12, the Ōtorohanga Employment Hub, and Te Hapori Matihiko to host the Tech Step Event. This exclusive event is designed for students from schools across Waitomo and Ōtorohanga, as well as clients from Number 12 and the Ōtorohanga Employment Hub.