Kia ora, we are expecting extremely high visitor numbers at Te Waihou Blue Spring in Putāruru from 23-26 October. Please consider visiting at another time due to difficulty parking and manoeuvering at the Leslie Road carpark.
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South Waikato District Mayor Gary Petley has welcomed news of Council and local iwi Raukawa securing an injection of funding from central government.
South Waikato District Council is delighted to announce Tokoroa Library will re-open its doors as a multi-purpose Community Hub on 14 September 2026.
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SWDC Mayor Gary Petley has expressed his disappointment at the irresponsible behaviour of some visitors at Te Waihou Walkway, while urging visitors to respect the environment and mana whenua.
Members of the public are invited to attend the Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee.
Those planning a trip to the site between Friday 23 - Monday 26 October are asked to instead consider visiting at an alternative and less busy time.
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South Waikato District Council invites the community to attend the Community Engagement and Investment Committee on 8 October.
Community organisations across the district are hosting Meet the Candidate sessions. These are a great opportunity to hear directly from candidates.
The initial round of submissions on Proposed Change 5 to the South Waikato District Plan closed on 12 May 2025. Council is now calling for further submissions.
Local elections will be held on Saturday October 11 2025. This notice tells you how to enrol and who can enrol as a ratepayer.
Te Waihou Walkway runs alongside the pristine waterway known for its beautiful turquoise colour
Four of the five main trail sections run through the South Waikato
Cougar Park provides a welcoming environment for mountain biking enthusiasts
Dunham Point, Whakamaru, Jones Landing and Little Waipa all border the Waikato river