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Special Voting: What you need to know

​If you’ve enrolled or updated your details after 1 August 2025, or if you haven’t received your voting papers in the mail by 22 September, you may need to cast a special vote.

Hui calls for community-led response to planned Toi Ohomai closure

Late opening notice – 12 September

​Meet the Candidates Sessions

​Community organisations across the district are hosting Meet the Candidate sessions. These are a great opportunity to hear directly from candidates.

​South Waikato Spring Festival

Applications open for Community Investment Contracts

Preview | 27 August 2025 Council meeting

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

Preview | 21 August Committee Meetings

Progress Update: South Waikato Indoor Pools

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

Council forms panel of local tradies

​Meet the Candidates Standing for South Waikato District Council

Voters across the South Waikato District will soon have their say in the upcoming local elections. A range of candidates have put their names forward to represent their communities...

Taskforce formed in response to uncertainty surrounding Toi-Ohomai

A taskforce aimed at working towards a positive solution for the community has been formed following a meeting of key stakeholders on Monday, 4 August.

​Funding the Future: Where Council Gets Its Money

South Waikato District Council provides services to more than 25,000 people. Providing and maintaining essential services for our community requires substantial funding.

Exceedances of PM10

Waikato Regional Council measures the amount of PM10 (very fine particles smaller than 10 microns) in selected airsheds.

BPM expands in Tokoroa, fuelling jobs and exports from the District

Tokoroa-based ​Blue Pacific Minerals (BPM), has opened a new liquid nutrient production facility, bringing its entire manufacturing operation into the South Waikato and creating new jobs.

​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...