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Topic: Waitomo District

	27/11/2003
		Waitomo District Council chief executive David Jack delivered a strongly worded address in favour of amalgamating Waitomo and Otorohanga district councils and questioned the motives of those opposed to the idea.
		Waitomo mayor Allan Andrews advised commissioners he had to leave the hearing early to attend y regional Civil Defence meeting that the Otorohanga mayor could not attend.
		Waitomo District Council CEO David Jack and marketing strategist Megan Rose were also among those submitters who left the hearing shortly after presenting their submissions.
	www.otodc.govt.nz /News/NewsItems/27112003.htm (2029 words)

	Waitomo District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Waitomo is a district-type municipality in the southwest of the Waikato region in the North Island of New Zealand.
		The district is a rural, predominantly dairy farming, region.
		The districts total population at the 2001 census was 9453, of whom 37% were Māori.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Waitomo_District (182 words)

	News 22/04/2004
		Waitomo mayor Allan Andrews started the debate by saying residents had the opportunity to discard the differences of the past and create a completely new organisation.
		The commission came to the view that, because of the diversity of the district, effective representation of the various communities of interest could only be achieved through councillors being elected on a ward basis.
		Otorohanga District Council general manager David Hall said ODC had treated Inframax dividends as income, although the council's financial analysis excluded the dividends from income.
	www.otodc.govt.nz /News/NewsItems/News040422.htm (1413 words)

	Accommodation Waitomo Caves (NZ) New Zealand - Self-contained lodging cottages at Te Tiro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Our farm is a fantastic example of what Waitomo is renowned for; caves glowworms, rough limestone out-crops, lush green fields and friendly people.
		Angus was born in Waitomo and grew up exploring the magical limestone landscape of the area.
		Rachel was born in Waitara and at the age of 18 was caputured by the beauty and engery of Waitomo.
	www.waitomocavesnz.com /about_te_tiro.htm (308 words)

	Touring Waitomo Caves, Raglan and Kawhia - A Visitors Story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		This is the Mangawhitikau Cave in the Waitomo District and I'm floating on an underground river aboard a raft admiring constellations of the glow-worm kind.
		He tells us that Waitomo's limestone was formed about 30 million years ago when the region was under the sea, and is composed from the bones and shells of billions of sea creatures.
		The Waitomo Glow-worm Caves were acquired by the government in 1906, and in 1908 the Waitomo Caves Hotel was opened to establish tourism in the area.
	www.kingcountry.co.nz /touring-waitomo.php (3345 words)

	Whangarei - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Whangarei (the initial consonant is pronounced F as in fa-nga-ray) is the northernmost city in New Zealand and the regional capital of Northland Region.
		Whangarei district includes the town of Hikurangi, and the suburbs of Kamo, Tikipunga, Whau Valley, Otangarei, Kensington, Regent, Maunu, Morningside, Raumanga, and Onerahi as well as a large amount of rural land, including beaches such as Ngunguru, game fishing mecca Tutukaka, and a variety of beaches along Whangarei Harbour.
		The district extends as far south as Bream Bay, north towards the Cape Brett peninsula, and west almost to the Waipoua Forest.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Whangarei (357 words)

	Destination Waitomo, home of the Waitomo Caves - About Our Region
		Waitomo is one of New Zealand's original tourist destinations and has been attracting visitors for more than 100 years to its labyrinth of glowworm caves.
		Waitomo is one part of the fabled King Country - a reference to the Maori King, Tawhiao, who sought refuge in the rugged countryside with his followers after the Maori Land Wars of the early 1860's.
		Land forms range from the rugged fl sands of the west coast to the forests and farms of the karst (limestone) landscape and the world-famous caving wonderland that is Waitomo.
	www.waitomo.org.nz /about-our-region.asp (3079 words)

	New Zealand Local Government Commission Proposals: Completed Proposals: 2004
		Appeals against Opotiki District Council's decision to not proceed with its reorganisation scheme to transfer land form the Wainui area in Opotiki District to Whakatane District.
		A proposal was initiated by two residents of Rodney District for an area of land in Rodney District to be transfered to Kaipara District.
		A proposal to merge the Otorohanga and Waitomo Districts to form a King Country District was initiated by the Waitomo District Council.
	www.lgc.govt.nz /lgcwebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Proposals-Completed-Proposals-2004!OpenDocument (257 words)

	Waitomo pictures and videos on Webshots
		Waitomo Caves - It's where you see the most beautiful g...
		Waitomo Caves (there are glow worms inside, but we coul...
		Juno hall hostel in Waitomo was a farm
	www.webshots.com /search?query=Waitomo (158 words)

	GeoHive
		note: Several districts are part of more than one region; above the area and population are attributed to the region they belong to.
		Below are the totals 2001/2006 of the districts concerned.
		When above for a district no population number is mentioned for 2006, the 2001 number is an estimate.
	www.xist.org /cntry/newzealand.aspx (59 words)

	Travel Guide - Waitomo Glowworm Caves: New Zealand Abseiling Adventure
		Waitomo New Zealand is a unique destination, located in the North Island of New Zealand.
		Alternatively why not complete your experiences in Waitomo with a unique stay at Woodlyn Park in a self contained 1950's railcar, furnished to cater for up to six guests as well as a Bristol Frieghter Aeroplane which sleeps up to 10 guests.
		Waitomo Adventures Ltd has fantastic flwater rafting, cave abseiling and tubing tours suitable for all ages and levels.
	www.newzealandnz.co.nz /waitomo-caves (877 words)

	Waitomo Map & Location \| Waitomo, New Zealand
		Discover Waitomo - the home of New Zealand's world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and legendary Black Water Rafting.
		The Waitomo District is located in the King Country region, which covers the western central North Island from Taranaki to the Waikato.
		Hamilton, the heart of New Zealand's dairy farming industry, is the nearest major city lying just 1 hours drive away.
	www.waitomo.com /waitomo-map.aspx (88 words)

	New Zealand Local Government Commission News: Index
		The Banks Peninsula District Council declares the results of the poll to decide on the proposal to abolish Banks Peninsula District and include it in Christchurch City.
		Results of the polls on the proposal for the union of Otorohanga District and Waitomo District to form a Otorohanga-Waitomo District, conducted by postal ballot closing on 30 April 2004.
		The Local Government Commission issues a final reorganisation scheme for the union of Otorohanga District and Waitomo District to form a new district to be known as the Otorohanga-Waitomo District.
	www.lgc.govt.nz /lgcwebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/News-Index!OpenDocument (1717 words)

	Waitomo Museum of Caves & iSITE Visitor Information Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Waitomo Caves Museum Society (Inc) is a charitable society which was formed and incorporated in 1972, and for six years operated the original ‘Waitomo Museum of Caves’ from a small room in the historic Waitomo Caves Hotel, then managed by the Tourist Hotel Corporation.
		In 1980 a purpose-built museum was erected on the present site in the centre of the Waitomo Caves village and was doubled in size in 1989, followed by the addition of an Education Centre in 1994.
		The land upon which the Museum is situated belongs to the Tanetinorau Opataia Whanau Trust with whom the Museum maintains an on-going and close relationship.
	www.waitomo-museum.co.nz /newwebpages/mussoc.htm (265 words)

	Tapanui Country Home - Bed and Breakfast, Farmstay, Luxury Rural Acommodation - Waitomo District
		Tapanui is a 770-hectare sheep and beef farm with over 4,000 sheep and 650 cattle roaming the hillsides.The purpose built homestead offers two spacious guestrooms; The Romney Room in the main house with a private bathroom, and the Huntaway Suite with ensuite in the guest wing.
		Meet the friendly farm animals and resident cat while enjoying the peace and tranquillity.
		The property is close to many attractions and activities, including Waitomo Caves, Lost World, The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co., Kiwi House, horse trekking, Marokopa Falls, and golf courses.
	www.tapanui.co.nz (379 words)

	Te Puna Web Directory > NZ > Government, Law and Politics > Local Government > City and District Councils
		In addition to descriptions of the district, the Council and its services, the web site includes annual reports, annual plans and the proposed district plan in PDF format.
		Tasman District is in the top north west corner of the South Island of New Zealand.
		Tasman District Council is one of very few Councils in New Zealand which has responsibility for regional and territorial functions.
	webdirectory.natlib.govt.nz /dir/en/nz/government-law-and-politics/local-government/city-and-district-councils (1975 words)

	The Employment Catalyst: Otorohanga Trade Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Otorohanga Trade Centre is the result of a partnership between Otorohanga Region (including business representatives and the Mayor and District Council) and Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology).
		Surveys were commissioned in September 2004 to determine the extent and location of labour shortages.
		They will be drawn from the Otorohanga and Waitomo District Council areas.
	www.jobsletter.org.nz /cat/cat14.htm (362 words)

	Matamata-Piako DC’s vehicle fleet tops Waikato region’s councils - Green Party
		Matamata-Piako District Council has come out tops in the Waikato region in a Green Party national survey of the fuel efficiency of local body vehicle fleets.
		The survey analysed a total of 4569 cars, utes, vans and SUVs operated by city, district and regional councils and worked out how much money and how many kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions could be saved if the councils’ fleets were the most fuel efficient available in each category.
		Matamata-Piako District Council ranked 5th in the country, but it still had the potential to save an average of 669kg of carbon emissions and $341 in fuel costs each year for each of its 49 vehicles if it upgraded them to the most fuel efficient available.
	www.greens.org.nz /searchdocs/other10568.html (681 words)

	Waitomo News: About Us
		The Waitomo News is the community newspaper for the Northern King Country, emphasising local news, people and events.
		The local paper provides advertisers with the most effective means to target their market and the best means of access to the farming community.
		More than 7000 copies are distributed to households and businesses in Otorohanga and Waitomo District Council areas, including Te Kuiti, Piopio and Otorohanga towns, the coastal areas of Kawhia and Awakino, to Benneydale, Pureora, Aria and Mokauiti – total coverage of the area served.
	www.waitomonews.co.nz /cms/index_about.php (146 words)

	Animal Control Contacts in NZ
		8 holding paddocks throughout the district that are used for droving mobs - can be used as temporary stock pounds.
		The SPCA does not have any affiliation with Council but for your information their telephone number is 768-5223 and their address is 34 Gresson Street, Greymouth.
		See also Waikato District Council for their details and pound based in Ngaruawahia.
	www.petsonthenet.co.nz /animalcontrol.htm (885 words)

	Aranui Cave Waitomo
		The fascinating limestone formations of the Aranui Cave at Waitomo Caves on the North Island of New Zealand.
		Aranui has a natural cave entrance and is considered to be the littlest with the finest structure of the three main caves of Waitomo.
		The people of the Waitomo district consider Aranui Cave a magical and mystical place that carries many Maori myths and legends.
	www.hickerphoto.com /aranui-cave-waitomo-16334-pictures.htm (373 words)

	Animal Control Contacts in NZ
		All enquiries re: animals to be made to the Council offices - pounds are not staffed.
		Luckily, it is a bit easier in that Waitakere and North Shore share facilities and physical locations and as of July 1 2002, so do Manukau and Papakura.
		Waitomo Dog Control: Contact Rod McLeod Phone 878 8476, cellphone 025 830 569.
	www.petsonthenet.co.nz /ancontr3.htm (634 words)

	Waitomo accommodation- holiday homes & baches for rent
		Marokopa Beach Bach - Marokopa Beach, Waitomo's Wild Westcoast, Waikato
		Marokopa is a quiet seaside village nestled amongst hills on the beautiful westcoast of the Waitomo district.
		The bach is centrally located, and only one minutes walk to the river and beach.
	www.bookabach.co.nz /__Waitomo_District.cfm (178 words)

	Sport Waikato : Waitomo District
		Upskilling and supporting grassroots volunteers in order to grow sport is her passion.
		The following events and activities will be run in the Waitomo district throughout the month of October:
		Waitomo Walkers — Launch of Push Play Nation.
	www.sportwaikato.org.nz /main.cfm?id=23 (392 words)

	EW Waitomo
		Check out more information from the 2001 census for Waitomo District including age and gender structure.
		View the age and gender structure of the Region.
		The graphs below show the change in population between 1991 and 1996 (left) and 1996 and 2001 (right) for each of the district council areas within the Waikato Region.
	www.ew.govt.nz /enviroinfo/profile/districts/waitomo.htm (227 words)

	Scoop: Youth Council contribution recognized
		Members of the Hastings District Youth Council will be recognised for the contribution they have made to their community at a ceremony on Monday 11 December.
		The school principals and families of the Youth Councillors have been invited to the ceremony, as well as Hastings District Councillors and Youth Policy Subcommittee representatives.
		This judicial review was of an earlier District Court decision to keep Thomas incarcerated.
	www.scoop.co.nz /stories/AK0612/S00101.htm (1724 words)

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