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Phase One Why Not Anthem T's & C's + Social Promotion

4 Dec 2025

WAITOMO “$5 MOOLAH SIGN-UP REWARD” PROMOTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS PROMOTER 1.1 This promotion (“Promotion”) is run by Waitomo ...

Crack the Clue $1,000 Moolah Giveaway

10 Jun 2025

Waitomo “Crack the Code” Giveaway – Terms & Conditions1. PromoterThis promotion is conducted by Waitomo Group Limited (“Waitomo”), New ...

Kings Birthday Giveaway!

29 May 2025

The King called and it’s official. 👑We’re giving away $600 worth of Moolah this long weekend!That's a super handy amount of fuel for your ...

‘Appy birthday to us – but you get the gifts! 🎈🎁

1 Apr 2025

Our wicked Waitomo app is 5 – and cos we’re not stingy, you get the pressies.To enter, simply purchase fuel using the Waitomo app anytime in ...

💘 Fuel up on love this Valentine’s! 💘

14 Feb 2025

We’re spreading the aroha with 5 x $100 Moolah fuel vouchers up for grabs! 🚗💨💖To enter, go to our Facebook or Instagram ...

Leading fuel retailer Waitomo continues expansion with arrival into Nelson

4 Dec 2024

Top-ranked fuel retailer Waitomo has arrived in Nelson, opening two additional sites, alongside their recentlyopened Stoke Fuel Stop. In ...

Ranked the number one fuel brand – two years in a row.

19 Sep 2024

We’re super-stoked to be ranked the number one brand in the fuel sector for the second year running in Kantar’s 2024 Customer Leadership Index ...

Waitomo “Crack the Code” Giveaway – Season Two Terms & Conditions

18 Sep 2025

1. PromoterThis promotion is conducted by Waitomo Group Limited (“Waitomo”), New Zealand.2. Promotion PeriodThe promotion runs from Thursday 18 ...

Waitomo a finalist in five out of ten Waikato Business Awards

19 Sep 2024

Last night, the Waikato Chamber of Commerce Business Awards finalists were announced, with the highest ever number of entries in the 12 ...

Two sites pumping in Invercargill

17 Sep 2024

We've expanded our network in the South Island with two sites pumping in Invercargill.We soft-opened our first site, Tay Street Fuel Stop, located at ...

Double the 'appiness is coming to Invercargill

11 Jul 2024

The secret’s out: double the Waitomo ‘appiness is on its way to Invercargill! We’ll be pumping soon at our new sites located on Tay Street ...

Making our fourth mark in Christchurch

11 Jun 2024

2024 will see Waitomo ramp up our network expansion plans again, with our next site currently under construction in New Brighton (40 Hawke Street) ...

In partnership with Hiringa, we launch Australasia's first hydrogen refueling network

23 Apr 2024

Green hydrogen company Hiringa Energy (Hiringa), together with its investors and partners, today launch Australasia’s first zero-emission green ...

Top-ranked fuel retailer Waitomo continues its South Island expansion in Gore

13 Mar 2024

Top-ranked retail fuel retailer Waitomo has entered the Gore fuel market today, with the opening of their newest Fuel Stop at the original site owned ...

Waitomo renews partnership commitments with Waikato Rugby

12 Mar 2024

Waikato Rugby is pleased to announce Waitomo Group has renewed their partnership commitments for a further two years.Waitomo Group became a supporter ...

Wiri - now open

12 Dec 2023

‘Appy Santa’s delivering even more Waitomo ‘appiness to Kiwis in Auckland. Our newest site out at Wiri is pumping.Located at 250 Roscommon ...

Rotorua Central - now open

10 Oct 2023

We’re delivering even more Waitomo ‘appiness to Kiwis in Rotorua. Our third Fuel Stop in the area is pumping. The new site is based in ...

Welcome Waitomo Mini-Tankers to the Waitomo whānau

1 Aug 2023

After many months of hard mahi (and a little bit of blood, sweat and tears), we’ve now finally completed our acquisition of Z Energy’s (Z) ...

Kiwi fuel company Waitomo to acquire Z Energy's Mini-Tankers and bulk fuel business

26 May 2023

Today, Waitomo Group Limited (Waitomo) has announced an unconditional agreement has been signed with Z Energy (Z) to purchase its Mini-Tankers and ...

We.EV partners with Waitomo Group

23 May 2023

Waikato-based We.EV has partnered with leading independent fuel retailer and supplier Waitomo Group.Powered by WEL Networks, We.EV is helping New ...

'Appy birthday to our Lincoln Road Fuel Stop

5 Apr 2023

It's been one year of proudly fueling Kiwis with 'appiness in Henderson.Due to Covid-19 alert level changes, we missed making our usual big bang for ...

Be in to win your share of $1,000 Moolah

30 Mar 2023

‘Appy, ‘appy birthday to us.We’re celebrating 3 years of fueling Kiwis with ‘appiness, and we’re giving you the gifts.Simply fuel up via ...

Score a hometown visit from our Waitomo Chiefs Manawa

10 Mar 2023

We're proud to fueling the heart of rugby in our hometown.The 2023 season has kicked off and we're stoked to be backing our Waitomo Chiefs and the ...

Score a Captains run with our Waitomo Chiefs Manawa

3 Mar 2023

We're proud to fueling the heart of rugby in our hometown.The 2023 season has kicked off and we're stoked to be backing our Waitomo Chiefs and the ...

Timaru Fuel Stop - now open

1 Feb 2023

We’re delivering even more Waitomo ‘appiness to Kiwis in the South Island. Our sixth site down South in Timaru opened on Wedesday 1 ...

Ruakura Fuel Stop - now open

21 Dec 2022

We’re delivering even more Waitomo ‘appiness to Kiwis in the Tron. Our massive 1.6-hectare site at Ruakura Superhub is pumping.Located off ...

Palmerston North Airport Fuel Stop - now open

18 Oct 2022

We're back delivering the Waitomo 'appiness to Kiwis in Palmerston North. Our site out by the airport opened on Tuesday 18 October.Located on ...

Waitomo announces first sub-tenants of Ruakura Superhub Fuel Stop

17 Aug 2022

Hamilton-based independent fuel supplier Waitomo Group has today announced McDonald’s and KFC will be the first sub-tenants for its flagship ...

Waitomo hits gas on cleaner fuel options

11 Aug 2022

Truck operators, long used to filling up with diesel with little choice of supplier, will be spoiled for fuel options in the next 10 years as big ...

Wrappin' up our 75th birthday with a final treat

30 Jun 2022

‘Appy days! We’re ending our 75th birthday month in style, with a wicked 10c off a litre on all fuel grades at Waitomo Fuel Stops from 7am today ...

Bay View Fuel Stop - now open

21 Jun 2022

We're back delivering the Waitomo 'appiness to Kiwis in Napier. Our Bay View Fuel Stop opened on Tuesday 21 June.Located at 428 Main North ...

We're turning 75, but you get the gifts!

13 Jun 2022

It’s our birthday, and we’re celebrating by giving away the gifts – a whopping $75K Waitomo Moolah!Simply head to our online spinning wheel ...

Decarbonising heavy transport with hydrogen trucks

30 May 2022

Our partners at Hiringa Energy speak to Radio New Zealand's Kathryn Ryan about how collaborative efforts to build New Zealand's first hydrogen ...

Te Awamutu Fuel Stop - now open

12 May 2022

The wait is over for Kiwis in Te Awamutu – the Waitomo ‘appiness has arrived. Our Te Awamutu Fuel Stop opened on Thursday 12 May.Located at 451 ...

Petrol boss warns 91 could hit $3.50 a litre as prices continue upwards march

11 May 2022

Kiwis are being warned petrol prices could rise above $3.50 a litre when the Government's 25 cent reduction in fuel excise tax ends.The tax ...

Ground to be broken on New Zealand’s first green hydrogen refuelling site

3 May 2022

Construction of New Zealand’s first high-capacity green hydrogen refuelling station starts in Palmerston North this week.The site, adjacent to ...

Petone Fuel Stop - now open

19 Apr 2022

We’re back delivering the Waitomo ‘appiness in Wellington. Our Petone Fuel Stop opened on Tuesday 19 April.Located at 129-135 The ...

Lincoln Road Fuel Stop - now open

23 Mar 2022

The Waitomo ‘appiness has arrived in Henderson. Our Lincoln Road Fuel Stop opened Wednesday 23 March.Located at 131B Lincoln Road, the ...

Waitomo warns motorists to fuel up ahead of unprecedented price hike

11 Mar 2022

Fuel up now, and fast – that’s the warning from Waitomo Group Managing Director Jimmy Ormsby to Kiwi motorists.“Today, we’ve been advised by ...

2022 Waitomo Chiefs Manawa captain announced

25 Feb 2022

The Chiefs Rugby Club have today announced Les Elder as their 2022 Waitomo Chiefs Manawa Captain. The Black Ferns captain will continue her role as ...

Coming soon - Te Awamutu Fuel Stop

2 Feb 2022

Construction is underway for a new Fuel Stop at our most requested location – Te Awamutu.Located at 451 Alexandra Street, the unmanned 24-hour Fuel ...

Safety's in the air

31 Jan 2022

Fuel supplier Waitomo called on the expertise of fellow Waikato-based company TRT and its Traction Air central tyre inflation system to meet its ...

Waitomo Chiefs Manawa announced as new identity for women’s team

3 Dec 2021

Today we have unveiled the new identity and jersey of our women’s team named Waitomo Chiefs Manawa.Waitomo Chiefs Manawa Head Coach Allan Bunting ...

Waitomo to open flagship service centre at Ruakura Superhub.

2 Jun 2021

Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) today announced the first service and retail offering for the Ruakura Superhub currently under development on the eastern ...

Waitomo Group become front of jersey sponsor of Waikato Farah Palmer Cup team.

30 May 2021

Waikato Rugby is pleased to announce Waitomo Group as the new front of jersey sponsor of the Waikato Farah Palmer Cup team for the 2021 and 2022 ...

Blues and Chiefs combine for historic first Super Aotearoa Women's match

29 Mar 2021

Blues and Chiefs will create history when they stage the first-ever women’s rugby clash in New Zealand between the two Super clubs.The ...

Fueling future Kiwi generations’ fuel needs

31 Jan 2020

Innovative Kiwi energy companies Waitomo Group and Hiringa Energy have announced their intentions to work in partnership to develop New Zealand’s ...

Waitomo and WEL Networks launch innovative EV partnership

13 Jun 2019

Working in partnership, two innovative Waikato businesses – Waitomo and WEL Networks – have installed the first rapid electric vehicle (EV) ...

Kia ora – a quick heads-up