Piopio Community Information

03/06/2026

🌟 TONIGHT, TE KŪITI! 🌟
☔ RAIN OR SHINE - we're on!
Don't let the weather stop you. Join us tonight at the Shearer Statue for a free community celebration.
From 5.30pm:
🌭 FREE hot dog and chips from the Lions Caravan (first 500 people)
💰 3 chances to win a $1,000 Genesis bill credit (enter on the night, winners drawn at 6.20pm)
💡 Last chance to collect up to 15 FREE LED lightbulbs (visit www.genesisenergy.co.nz/greatlightbulbswitch for bulbs info)
✨ PLUS - from 6.30pm, experience a spectacular one-night-only light show created especially for Te Kūiti.
The iconic Shearer Statue will come alive with colourful lighting, sweeping spotlights, energy pulses, lasers and music, transforming one of our town's most recognisable landmarks into something you've never seen before.
The display has been designed exclusively for Te Kūiti and will loop for over an hour, giving everyone plenty of time to enjoy the experience.
(the photo below is from our test run last night! 👀)
📍 Shearer Statue, Te Kūiti
🕠 Event starts 5.30pm
💰 Prize draw 6.20pm
✨ Light show starts 6.30pm
Bring the kids, bring your neighbours, grab a free dinner and come see the Shearer Statue in a whole new light.
One night only. See you there!

01/06/2026

Update open from 2pm. SH3 PIOPIO - MOKAU ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE - 11:50AM 2 JUNE

SH3 MOKAU TO MAHOENUI (AWAKINO GORGE) - HEAVY RAIN - FINAL UPDATE 2PM

SH3 Awakino Gorge is now OPEN.
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11:25AM, TUE 2 JUN

Due to heavy rain SH3 Awakino Gorge is now CLOSED from Awakino Historic Tunnel and the intersection with Manganui Rd. Road users are advised to avoid the area and delay your journey if possible.

Road users are being advised to use SH4 and SH1 as the alternative state highway route and should not travel to the closure area. Please follow all signage, traffic management, and any instructions from onsite staff.^JP

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

SH3 Awakino Gorge
Good traffic flow recently but if the weather changes check:
journeys.nzta.govt.nz

26/05/2026

Cultivate Health
🌿 | Naturopath & Medical Herbalist
​🌾 Tailored herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle support from Laree's Piopio-based clinic.
​Professional, holistic care working right alongside your GP. 💚

20/05/2026

Share your culinary delights at the Aria Cosmopolitan Club. Food competition - Sunday 24th May 3:00pm

17/05/2026

Housie
Starting Thursday 21st 1pm Piopio Senior Citz rooms
Contact Paddy ph. 877 8367

14/05/2026

Great Energy initiative. For those living in Waitomo you can head into the council office between 9am-4pm to pick up your free LED bulbs. 💡💡 Switching out 15 can save $300 a year on your power bill. Check out the link below for what bulbs are available (and BYO bag).
https://www.genesisenergy.co.nz/campaigns/greatlightbulbswitch

13/05/2026

Piopio Birdtalk
Contributions to Jules &Hannah by 20th please
[email protected]