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Candidate Information Evening

South Waikato District Council will host a Candidate Information Session on Wednesday 9 July at 7pm.

​NOTICE OF 2025 TRIENNIAL LOCAL AUTHORITY ELECTIONS

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for our District

​South Waikato District Council Adopts 2025-26 Annual Plan

South Waikato District Council on Wednesday 25 June formally adopted its 2025-26 Annual Plan, confirming an average rates increase of 8.9%,

Council completes extensive Blue Spring / Te Waihou Walkway project

An extensive upgrade project at the Blue Spring has been completed by the South Waikato District Council, allowing for the re-opening of the entire length of the track.

​Council Offices Opening Late - Friday 4 July

The following Council offices will open later than usual on Friday 4 July, due to a scheduled staff meeting.

South Waikato confirms participation in Waikato Water Done Well

​The South Waikato District Council has today approved to become a founding shareholder of Waikato Water Done Well.

Preview | 25 June 2025 Council meeting

Members of the community are invited to attend the South Waikato District Council meeting or watch it live on the website.

Audit, Risk and CDEM reports presented to Committee

Opening Hours for Matariki - 20 June 2025

Here’s what’s open and closed around the South Waikato on Matariki

Preview | 18 June Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee meeting

Thinking of standing for Council? Here’s everything you need to know

If you’ve ever found yourself at a Council meeting thinking, “I want to be a part of this,” you might be just the kind of person our Council needs.

Progress Update: South Waikato Indoor Pools

Local Water Done Well: Public Consultation and Feedback

Weather update: Heavy Rain Watch for District

Preview | 28 May 2025 Council meeting

Members of the community are invited to attend the South Waikato District Council meeting or watch it live on the website.

Public Notice - 2025 Ratepayer Roll

​Local elections will be held on Saturday October 11 2025. This notice tells you how to enrol and who can enrol as a ratepayer.

Opening Hours King's Birthday

Here’s what’s open and closed around the South Waikato on King's Birthday Public Holiday

Growth and Infrastructure Reports carried in Committee meeting

​Get ready for the local elections - Enrol Now!

The 2025 Local Elections are fast approaching. Enrolment packs were posted in April, if you haven't received yours yet, it means you're not enrolled, or your details are outdated.