News

Tenders to open soon for local businesses

Council will be publishing a tender to establish a panel of suppliers across various trade categories within our District. The tender will be published on GETS on 28 March 2025.

Council Meeting - 26 March 2025

​Councillor Garner Stands Down

Tokoroa Ward Councillor Rebekah Garner resigned from the South Waikato District Council this week.

Largest Housing Development since the 1970s for Tokoroa

For the first time in several decades Tokoroa is set for a significant residential land development, following the granting of resource consent for the Strathmore Park Development on 18 February 2025.

Behind-the-scenes look at the current works at Te Waihou / Blue Spring

Council’s contractor, Keir Projects, is now working on the most technically difficult part of the existing track, in the area we describe as ‘The Gorge’.

​Back to business for South Waikato District Council

The South Waikato District Council re-convened its adjourned Council meeting of 26 February on 3 March in Tokoroa.

New Relocatable Public Toilets for Leith Place in Tokoroa

South Waikato District Council is pleased to announce that new toilets will be installed at the Leith Place car park in April, replacing the existing toilets.

Council Meeting - 26 February 2025

​South Waikato going for growth despite Kinleith job losses

Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting

Level 1 Water restrictions activated for urban Arapuni

SWDC among Waikato Councils uniting to explore regional water services

Thinking of buying a portable or inflatable pop-up pool?

$17m upgrade to South Waikato Indoor Pool to begin in February

Health alert: Cyanobacteria (blue green algae)

Council secures Horahora Road speed restrictions

Te Waihou Walkway Leslie Road track to open for summer

The Blue Spring / Te Waihou Walkway Leslie Road entrance will re-open on Thursday 5 December 2024 following major works completed over the past 12 months.

SWDC votes to proceed with Waikato Water Done Well

Ground breaks at new social housing site

Preview | 27 November Council meeting