Water Alert Level 2 - PIopio
Due to operational issues and the current hot weather, Piopio township is in Level 2 water restriction.
Water conservation measures are required to reduce demand on the water treatment plant. We ask Piopio residents to be mindful of their water use.
Awakino Gorge closed due to slip
SH3 AWAKINO, WAIKATO - SLIP - UPDATE 1:30PM, WED 11 FEB
State Highway 3 is now CLOSED near Awakino River Bridge, following a slip. Contractors are on-site working to clear the road.
Delay travel through the Awakino area at this time. Consider an alternative route and allow additional time for travels.

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.

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Monday, 04 May 2026

24 Feb 2026, 9:00 AM
Monthly Council meeting for February 2026 Agenda and link to livestream recording can be...
24 Mar 2026, 9:00 AM
Monthly Council meeting for March 2026 Agenda and link to livestream recording can be...
25 Mar 2026, 9:30 AM
Come to a free funding workshop delivered by local community funders.  Topics include:...
11 Apr 2026, 10:00 AM
The New Zealand Shearing Championships committee has worked alongside the Waitomo District...
14 Apr 2026, 9:00 AM
Council hearing for policy reviews - if required. Agenda and link to livestream recording...
28 Apr 2026, 9:00 AM
Monthly Council meeting for April 2026 Agenda and link to livestream recording can be...