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Level 1 Water Restriction for Tīrau and Arapuni

Expressions of Interest: South Waikato People's Panel

Dog owners out in force for Parvo Education Day

Wings and Wheels event to take off in Tokoroa in March 2026

Council Facilities – Festive Season Opening Hours

Heading away or staying local this summer? Make sure you're up to date with our festive season hours for Council facilities across Tokoroa, Putāruru, and Tīrau.

Enjoy the Blue Springs safely this summer

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA), South Waikato District Council (SWDC) and NZ Police have issued a joint advisory to travellers visiting the Blue Spring this summer.

​Putāruru water pressure issues

Arapuni Reservoir water level returning to normal

Progress Update: Tokoroa Community Hub | December 2025

Lake Whakamaru Reserve occupation update

All you need to know about Christmas in South Waikato

Your one-stop shop for all the information on what's happening across the District this weekend.

33 South Waikato students granted scholarships for 2026

The South Waikato District Council and the South Waikato Investment Fund Trust (SWIFT) are celebrating the announcement of 33 scholarship recipients for 2026 following an impressive 48 applications...

Council completes first full meeting of the new triennium

Preview | 27 November 2025 Council meeting

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

​South Waikato voter turnout surges past national average

South Waikato residents turned out in force for the 2025 Local Elections, with 7,596 votes cast - a 45.83% turnout. This marks an increase from 42.05% in 2022...

Blue Spring access from Leslie Rd closed on 28 November

The Te Waihou track from the Leslie Road entrance will be barricaded and closed to public access from early morning to 5pm on Friday 28 November

Tokoroa equipment manufacturer SATCO wins International Trade award

Update on the works at Colson's Hill in Tokoroa

Council update regarding Lake Whakamaru Reserve occupation

Progress Update: South Waikato Indoor Pools

Updates on the renovations at South Waikato Indoor Pools and what to expect once the project is complete.