2021
22 Dec 2021, 2:24 PM
An impact report on Vibrant Safe Waitomo’s 2020/2021 Action Plan shows the strategy is...
22 Dec 2021, 9:47 AM
Mokau water supply upgrade
A project to improve the water quality in Mokau is nearing...
21 Dec 2021, 4:16 PM
The weather’s warming up and so is progress on the replacement rail overbridge on State...
15 Dec 2021, 10:33 AM
We’re not able to hold our annual traditional Christmas Parade this year due to COVID...
14 Dec 2021, 4:04 PM
Waitomo District Council’s elected members have resolved to implement a mandate requiring...
10 Dec 2021, 4:45 PM
The North Island’s rugged and beautiful West Coast has opened up to EV drivers this...
9 Dec 2021, 7:57 AM
A project to investigate an alternative water source for Te Kuiti has started this...
22 Nov 2021, 12:12 PM
With the warmer weather now upon us, Council's roading contractors will be starting the...
21 Nov 2021, 5:48 PM
MEDIA RELEASE: Waikato DHB
Waikato now has a first dose COVID-19 vaccination rate of 90%...
20 Nov 2021, 1:04 PM
In a small karakia ceremony this morning, “Te Ara Tika - The Right Pathway” was blessed by...
19 Nov 2021, 12:43 PM
Waitomo District Council is pleased to advise that Ben Smit has been appointed Chief...
17 Nov 2021, 4:33 PM
Sport Waikato is pleased to announce a new Regional Connectivity Coordinator for the...
15 Nov 2021, 8:39 AM
The completion of Te Ara Tika has been a long time coming and we’re nearly there.
Our...
3 Nov 2021, 2:37 PM
Waitomo District Council has made the difficult decision to cancel the Waitomo District...
28 Oct 2021, 10:30 AM
A strategy to create safer and more vibrant communities in the Waitomo District has been...
27 Oct 2021, 3:00 PM
Central Government confirmed today it would forge ahead with the Three Waters Reform,...
21 Oct 2021, 6:35 PM
Waitomo District Council is proud to have allocated more than $230,000 worth of funding...
18 Oct 2021, 12:45 PM
Waitomo District Council has formalised its commitment to a project that will see a...
14 Oct 2021, 12:12 PM
Two state highway bridges in west Waikato will have weight restrictions introduced for...
28 Sep 2021, 12:14 PM
Results from Waitomo District Council’s recent residents’ survey has confirmed the...
21 Sep 2021, 9:16 AM
Waitomo District Council will soon remove three palm trees on Lawrence Street in Te Kuiti...
31 Aug 2021, 1:00 PM
Waitomo District’s elected members have conditionally agreed to support a proposal for...
25 Aug 2021, 1:50 PM
Residents and small business owners throughout the Western Waikato area – Waitomo,...
23 Aug 2021, 8:58 AM
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is assuring people that essential maintenance will...
17 Aug 2021, 3:42 PM
‘Whakahī’ (to be proud) and ‘whakaute’ (to care for) are the two words that come to mind...
16 Aug 2021, 9:15 AM
Transport Minister Michael Wood and Ngati Maniapoto kaitiaki Ngatai Rauputu celebrate a...
12 Aug 2021, 2:26 PM
There’s not long to go now before our Te Ara Tika project comes to an end.
Once completed,...
30 Jul 2021, 2:21 PM
Our fencing project at our water treatment plants is nearing completion.
Check out these...
28 Jul 2021, 2:05 PM
Former Councillor and Mayor Brian Hanna was acknowledged for 15 years service to Waitomo...
20 Jul 2021, 4:48 PM
Inframax Contract Manager Sophie Juno (left) and Asset Information Collector Ashleigh...
18 Jul 2021, 9:58 AM
An important milestone on the Te Ara Tika Bridge project kick started today with a 220...
16 Jul 2021, 3:00 PM
A big milestone this Sunday! The main span beams will be craned into position on top of...
16 Jul 2021, 12:07 PM
Waitomo District Council is maintaining an open-mind about Central Government’s Three...
14 Jul 2021, 8:47 AM
Waitomo District Council is disappointed that the Three Waters Reform Programme public...
8 Jul 2021, 9:12 AM
Waitomo District Council has confirmed its fees and charges for 2021-2022, which came into...
7 Jul 2021, 9:45 AM
The July 2021 issue of Waitomo Way is out now! Click here to view online
Inside this...
6 Jul 2021, 3:57 PM
Waitomo District Mayor John Robertson is joining other mayors throughout the country in...
4 Jul 2021, 4:10 PM
Six Waitomo District residents have been honoured for their contribution and dedication to...
30 Jun 2021, 4:02 PM
The installation of new footpaths and associated works in Mokau is nearing completion with...
29 Jun 2021, 8:28 PM
Council met today to unanimously adopt Waitomo District Council’s 10 Year Plan...
29 Jun 2021, 4:08 PM
Waitomo District Council has realigned the way it will administer funding grants to the...
29 Jun 2021, 3:00 PM
A handful of local heroes will be honoured for their contribution and dedication to the...
28 Jun 2021, 10:53 AM
After a weekend of wild weather, some of our local roads have suffered. Please take care...
21 Jun 2021, 4:27 PM
From Left: MSD Work Broker Chelsea Macrae, Liz Barrett of Number Twelve and Abbe Putaura...
15 Jun 2021, 9:03 AM
Local residents are being encouraged to provide feedback on the services and facilities...
14 Jun 2021, 3:40 PM
Waitomo District Council has accepted Central Government’s recently released Three Waters...
11 Jun 2021, 8:01 AM
On 9 June, Elected Members met to consider and deliberate on submissions received for...
2 Jun 2021, 3:40 PM
Waitomo District Council is preparing for what has been described as a ‘once in a...
31 May 2021, 9:41 AM
Ensuring Waitomo District residents are well supported when it comes to sport, active...
28 May 2021, 4:00 PM
An onsite blessing was held at the Kopaki Bridge south of Te Kuiti on Tuesday to signal...
27 May 2021, 4:16 PM
Visitors to Te Kuiti’s Mangaokewa Reserve are being urged to report fly tipping, vandalism...
25 May 2021, 8:39 AM
The consultation period for Waitomo District Council’s Draft 10 Year Plan has come to an...
24 May 2021, 1:40 PM
A Waitomo District Youth Council representative has been given a unique opportunity to...
20 May 2021, 3:59 PM
Work on Stage 2 of the Te Ara Tika project will commence on Monday 24 May 2021. Most of...
20 May 2021, 2:31 PM
After almost a hundred years, the Awakino Tunnel on State Highway 3 is about to have...
14 May 2021, 2:42 PM
Waitomo District Council has joined many other Local Government organisations nationwide...
11 May 2021, 3:28 PM
Completion of a stunning new pedestrian overbridge across the rail corridor at Te Kuiti is...
7 May 2021, 10:08 AM
Contributing to the social and cultural well-being of the community is a priority for...
30 Apr 2021, 9:05 AM
Residents and visitors to Mokau will soon have safer access around the seaside town with...
29 Apr 2021, 8:24 AM
Maintenance work to help repair the foreshore is well under way in Marokopa.
The Waitomo...
25 Apr 2021, 12:56 PM
The Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister of New Zealand
ANZAC Day Message 2021
On Anzac...
23 Apr 2021, 8:22 AM
Work will begin soon to realign State Highway 30 and replace the Kopaki rail overbridge...
21 Apr 2021, 8:00 AM
“If there was ever a time to have your say on the future of Waitomo District, that time is...
7 Apr 2021, 12:10 PM
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has today presented to the Health Select Committee on...
19 Mar 2021, 12:00 PM
“What a treasure of a camp, clean, lovely showers and lots of happy campers.”
8 Mar 2021, 1:00 PM
Waitomo District Council (WDC) will hold an extraordinary meeting this Friday to consider...
15 Feb 2021, 12:00 PM
We're currently at Alert level 2
Kerbside rubbish collection will continue as normal,...
8 Feb 2021, 9:00 AM
All Waitomo district residents on a council water supply will move to Water Alert Level 2...