Orange Heavy Rain Warning

Metservice has issued an orange heavy rain warning for our district and is valid until 4am Tuesday morning 28 October. We can expect 60 to 90 mm of rain, especially about the ranges. Thunderstorms possible. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h expected Monday evening and overnight Monday. There will also likely be strong wind gusts of 90 to 110km/h. The combination of the rain and wind may likely cause additional slips. May upgrade to a Red Warning. Read more here

Our district has recently been impacted by flooding and slips. Read more about our affected local roads.  Read more

What's on in Waitomo

We live in a great District. There is always so much going.  Keep up to date with our event guide below.

If you would like your event included on our page email the  details to: [email protected]

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May Upcoming events

1 Nov 2025, 11:00 AM
Celebrating 100 years of service to the community * Please register for this...
8 Nov 2025, 10:00 AM
Rally your crew for the wildest day of friendly competition our town has ever seen! Top...
12 Dec 2025, 6:00 PM
The Waitomo District Christmas Parade will be held on Friday 12 December 2025 from 6pm on...
11 Apr 2026, 10:00 AM
The New Zealand Shearing Championships committee has worked alongside the Waitomo District...