News

​Last chance to Stand

Nominations for the upcoming local elections close at 12 noon on Friday 1 August. Anyone wishing to stand as a candidate in the South Waikato should get their nominations in now.

Weather updates: Heavy winds and rain forecast

Preview | 30 July 2025 Council meeting

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

Mayor Petley condemns decision to close local education provider

Where Your Rates Are Going in 2025-26: SWDC’s Annual Plan in Focus

​The South Waikato District Council’s 2025-26 Annual Plan outlines an average rates increase of 8.9%. This increase supports essential services, infrastructure upgrades...

Kāinga Ora Development Officially Opened and Blessed in Tokoroa

​A sense of community pride filled the air on Friday 11 July 2025 as Kāinga Ora and South Waikato District Council officially opened and blessed a new housing development in Clyde Street, Tokoroa.

REQUEST BY J &T QUIGLEY LTD FOR PROPOSED PLAN CHANGE 5 (RM220139)

The initial round of submissions on Proposed Change 5 to the South Waikato District Plan closed on 12 May 2025. Council is now calling for further submissions.

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