Love Waitomo District

Love Waitomo District Visitors to the Waitomo District can enjoy what our beautiful district has to offer. This page will not be used for electioneering purposes.

The Waitomo District Council's 'Love Waitomo District' page is used to promote the Waitomo District and its happenings by sharing and promoting local community information and events. Any post (positive or negative) made by an individual specifically relating to their own - or someone else's - nomination, intention to run for Council or election campaign, will be removed.

02/06/2026

Does anyone know who the owner of this lovely little tri-coloured Jack Russell is?
He was brought to Council's main office building today.
Please contact us on 0800 932 4357 if you are the owner.

01/06/2026

Find regional traffic information to help you plan your journey. See current travel times, traffic updates, information on incidents and roadworks, and traffic cameras in your region.

01/06/2026
01/06/2026

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

01/06/2026

Download Tainui Trader June 2026

01/06/2026

Happy Gypsy Day to our farmers, Birthday to the King, and First day of Winter to everybody!

If you are new to the area, or bored in the house... come on down to the Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery centre.

We have a bunch of activities for the kids (plus they get FREE entry) A cave crawl challenge that is sure to warm you up, and enough information and movies about caves to keep you busy for ages!

See you soon 😁

31/05/2026

Heads up, Metservice has issued a heavy rain watch for our district from midnight tonight (Monday 1 June) to 10am Tuesday 2 June.

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, with localised downpours possible. Amounts may approach warning criteria. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Stay safe and drive to the conditions.

Address

Rora Street
Waitomo
3910

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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+6478780800

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