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Upcoming Public Meetings

Council Meeting will be taking place on Wednesday 27 November 2024 from 9.30am in the Council Chamber.

Preview | 20 November Growth and Infrastructure Committee meeting

Preview | 13 November Local Services Committee meeting

Growth and Infrastructure Committee Meeting

Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 9.30am in the Council Chamber.

Local Services Meeting

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 at 9.30am in the Council Chamber.

Update on Blue Spring Re-opening

Partial reopening of Blue Spring / Te Waihou Walkway scheduled for later this month.

Council Announces 2025 Mayoral Scholarship Recipients

​The South Waikato District Council (SWDC) is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 Mayoral Scholarship Fund.

1 November NZTA update on SH1 Tīrau to Waiouru

The latest update from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi on the Tīrau to Waiouru accelerated maintenance project.

Council meeting – 30 October

This Wednesday, 30 October a South Waikato District Council meeting will consider decisions on behalf of our community.

25 October NZTA update on Tīrau to Waiouru roadworks

Piarere to Tīrau Works were completed on 22 October 2024 and this section of SH1 is now open.

18 October NZTA update on Tīrau to Waiouru roadworks

The latest update from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi on the ​Tīrau to Waiouru accelerated maintenance project.

Tokoroa Library to temporarily relocate as $2m upgrade project begins

Preview: Community Investment Committee Meeting - 16 October

Chief Executive calls out staff abuse

South Waikato District Council Chief Executive Susan Law has moved to call out an increase in the occurrences and severity of abuse being directed towards Council staff.

Million-dollar turnaround forecasted

An about $1million positive turnaround in the books was the highlight of the South Waikato District Council’s Audit, Risk, and Improvement committee meeting in Tokoroa today (9 October 2024).

Community Investment Committee Meeting - 16 October

NZTA renewal accrual in the Waikato this summer

Out on the roads? So are Police

Central Government increases parking infringement fees

Lata reflects on South Waikato Mayoral Scholarship experience