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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.

South Waikato District Council votes on preferred reform option

Next stage begins as Tīrau watermain project wraps up

​The project to replace Tirau’s ageing water system reached a major milestone last week with the final replacement pipe officially going live.

Preview | Thursday 30 July Council Meeting

A full Council Meeting at South Waikato District Council will be held on Thursday 30 July 2026.

Plan Change 4 Outlines Roadmap for Future Urban Growth

South Waikato District Council is proposing Plan Change 4 to ensure future urban growth areas.

The New Zealand Army is coming to Tokoroa this August

South Waikato residents will notice a military presence in Tokoroa from Saturday 8 August to Sunday 16 August as the New Zealand Army carries out a training exercise.

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.