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:
Tuesday 
Thursday
Friday
The normal schedule will for Awakino Transfer Station will resume Sunday 8 February 2026.
We apologise for the inconvenience.

Refresher Driving Course for Older Drivers

Thursday 06 November 2025 9:45 AM to 2:00 PM

Age concern Staying safe, and Waka Kotahi have teamed up to bring a refresher driving course for older drivers.
Whether you want to refresh your knowledge, study for an upcoming licence renewal, or improve your driving skills, this is the course for you.
If you are aged 60 and older be sure to sign up to attend the FREE course.
Thursday 6 November 2025
9.45am – 2pm
St Lukes Church
85 Esplanade, Te Kūiti
Please contact the Age Concern Waikato Team on 07 838 2266 or email [email protected]

Check out their website: www.ageconcernwaikato.org.nz