News

Time running out for local candidates to step forward

Nominations close midday sharp on Friday 16 August!

Poor recycling behaviour costs $58,000 annually

New walkway unveiled for Tīrau community.

Tirau community welcome the new walkway after the official opening.

Nominations now open for local council elections

Improvements coming to recycling drop-off zones

Nominations opening soon for local Council elections

No concerns to South Waikato waters despite Taupō wastewater spill.

No danger to South Waikato urban residents water supply despite events in Taupō.

Urban waste collection changes coming Monday 29 July

SWDC promotes Elections Candidate Information Session

Thinking of standing for Council? Attend this session!

South Waikato District Council backs Vote 2019 campaign

The 2019-22 triennial elections are coming soon...

2019 ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day services and parades commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war, and honours our returned servicemen and women.

Tokoroa i-SITE service changing

Tokoroa i-SITE closing September, services to move to library hub

New facilities in South Waikato reserves receive blessing.

Local iwi bless the new facilities at Little Waipa Reserve, Jones Landing and Dunham’s Point Reserve.

Scholarships available for South Waikato youth

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs and Outward Bound provide scholarship opportunities in 2019

South Waikato District Council hosts Forestry Symposium

Close to 80 industry stakeholders attend.

State Highway 1 ghost line remedial work

Works to occur Sunday 17 March from 5am to midday.

Leith Place Update – talking pole removal and civils to kick off

Works to start Monday 18 March 2019.

Road rehab deferral angers South Waikato District Council

SH1 road rehabilitation through Tokoroa deferred.

Fire and Emergency NZ declares a ‘Prohibited’ fire season

The Waikato / Thames region of Fire and Emergency NZ have decided to go in to a Prohibited Fire season because of the high fire risk.

New Plan for Tokoroa CBD Upgrade