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Refurbished South Waikato Aquatic Centre Opens Its Doors

Hundreds of swimmers and guests from across the District celebrated the re-opening of the South Waikato Aquatic Centre.

Horahora Road speed limit consultation

From 28 September-9 November 2026. South Waikato District Council is undertaking consultation on proposed speed limit changes for Horahora Road.

Council secures investment towards future management of Te Waihou

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 Mayor acknowledges Government's Head Start pause

Preview | Thursday 24 September Council Meeting

A full Council Meeting at South Waikato District Council will be held on Thursday 24 September 2026.

​Council returns management of Arapuni Hall to Mercury

South Waikato Aquatic Centre to Reopen After Major Upgrade

Preview | 17 September - Growth & Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Council invites the community to attend the local services committee meeting on Thursday 17 September.

Tokoroa's Huihuinga Rau is officially open

Here's how we celebrated the official reopening day on Monday 14 September.

Preview | 16 September - Local Services Committee Meeting

Council invites the community to attend the local services committee meeting on Wednesday 16 September.

Notice of the right to demand a poll on the electoral system

South Waikato trio named Waikato Business Awards finalists

WWL Shareholder Representatives Forum meeting

Council entrance way repairs on Torphin Crescent

A remedial project for essential repairs on the Tokoroa Council Building's entrance way is expected to take about nine weeks to complete.

Customer Solutions Team are on the move – Tokoroa

Council customer services will now be located at Huihuinga Rau Community Hub and Library on Mannering Street from Monday 14 September.

Huihuinga Rau Community Hub Reopening Week: 14-18 September

The South Waikato Libraries team has a full week of fun events lined up for all ages to enjoy in Tokoroa. Find out more.

Preview | Thursday 27 August Council Meeting

A full Council Meeting at South Waikato District Council will be held on Thursday 27 August 2026.

Welcoming our new Pacific Memories pou to Leith Place

On Wednesday 19 August, Council staff, Raukawa, local Pasifika leaders and members of the community joined South Waikato Mayor Gary Petley at Leith Place to unveil the new Pacific Memories pou.

Transformed Tokoroa Library prepares to reopen as a Community Hub

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.

Tell us what you'd like to see at the South Waikato Indoor Pools

Take just a few minutes to complete our short survey and tell us which classes, times and programmes you'd like to see available.