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July 2026 | Progress Update: Tokoroa Community Hub

Tokoroa Library is several steps closer to re-opening as a modern Community Hub.

Keeping South Waikato Moving: A Year of Roading Improvements

Over the last year, our Roading Team has been busy working to keep South Waikato moving.

South Waikato District Council Adopts 2026-27 Annual Plan

SWDC adopts the Annual Plan for the 2026-2027 financial year.

Preview | Thursday 25 June Council Meeting

Preview the next SWDC full Council Meeting on Thursday 25 June 2026.

Help shape activities at the Sport and Events Centre

As we look to build next term’s schedule at Tokoroa’s Sport and Events Centre, we want to hear from our community.

Preview | 18 June - Community Engagement & Investment Committee

Council invites the community to attend the Community Engagement & Investment Committee.

Preview | 18 June Growth & Infrastructure Committee

Council invites the community to attend the Growth and Infrastructure Committee

Preview | 17 June - Local Services Committee Meeting

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

South Waikato seeks community feedback on Council reform

Community feedback is essential for Council's submission to the Government's Head Start Pathway.

Two Code of Conduct Complaints Upheld Against SWDC Councillor 

11 June, 2026 | Progress Update: South Waikato Indoor Pools

The South Waikato Indoor Pools upgrade is moving towards the finish line with some big milestones being ticked off.

Preview | Friday 12 June - Extraordinary Council Meeting

Extraordinary Council Meeting for South Waikato District Council on Friday 12 June 2026.

Preview | 11 June - Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee Meeting

Committee meeting preview notice for Audit Risk & Improvement

King's Birthday Weekend - Public Facilities and Services

Preview | 28 May Council Meeting

Preview of the full SWDC Council Meeting on Thursday 28 May

Help shape Community Hub hours in Tokoroa and Putāruru

Changes to rates rebates for SuperGold Cardholders

In 2025, the NZ Government made some changes to the rates rebate initiative for owner-occupier residents over 65 years.

Youth Week 2026: Celebrating Young Voices in South Waikato

Preview | 14 May Hearings and Deliberations - Fees and Charges

Council will be hearing all public submissions on the recent Fees and Charges consultation.

SWDC tracking well towards financial sustainability

Council reports another positive financial update as it tracks strongly towards achieving financial sustainability.