South Waikato District Council

South Waikato District Council This official South Waikato District Council page provides news and information from Council. We value kōrero and respectful engagement on this page.

Please see our social media guidelines in our links. The South Waikato lies at the heart of the North Island, stretching east and west of State Highway 1. The district has a strong history in forestry and dairy farming. Three of the district's four main towns are situated along State Highway 1. The largest centre is Tokoroa which is home to around 13,000 people. Further north is Putaruru (4,000 people), Tirau (700 people) and to the east the small Arapuni community with some 400 residents.

18/06/2026

💬 Local Services Committee Chair Cr Thomas Lee provides a summary of Wednesday's hui and what the discussion points mean for the community

More information and the full recording of the meeting can be found in the comments below 👇🏼

Thursday Throwback! 🐾South Waikato's top dogs together! 😭🏆 2026 – Rocky🏆 2025 – Solo🏆 2024 – ElmoJust a reminder that do...
17/06/2026

Thursday Throwback! 🐾

South Waikato's top dogs together! 😭

🏆 2026 – Rocky
🏆 2025 – Solo
🏆 2024 – Elmo

Just a reminder that dog registrations are now open and payment is due by 31 July!

Click the link below to register your dog or renew their registration today! 🐶

Council are working hard to prepare our submission for the Head Start Pathway, and we'll be seeking community feedback a...
17/06/2026

Council are working hard to prepare our submission for the Head Start Pathway, and we'll be seeking community feedback along the way.
Here's all the key dates you need to know

Learn more through the link in the comments below 👇

We've got two committee meetings happening this Thursday, 18 June, covering a range of projects, programmes and initiati...
16/06/2026

We've got two committee meetings happening this Thursday, 18 June, covering a range of projects, programmes and initiatives across South Waikato.

👉Growth and Infrastructure Committee 9.30am
Among the reports and updates scheduled to be presented to the Committee are:

• Roading Programme Delivery Update Report
• Economic Development Review
• Resource Consent Update and the Key Projects and Programmes Update

👉Community Engagement and Investment Committee 12.30pm
Among the reports and updates scheduled to be presented to the Committee are:

• Community Investment Contract Holder Presentations
• Community Wellbeing Activity Update Report
• Community Engagement Strategy and Initiatives Update Report

Members of the community are invited to attend the meetings from 9.30am and 1.30pm at the Council Chamber in Tokoroa, or watch the livestream.

Check out the full agendas + livestream links in the comments! 👇

15/06/2026

Audit Risk and Improvement Committee’s Independent Chair Rachael Dean provides a summary of Thursday’s hui and some key discussion points around Council’s financial updates and risk management.
More information, performance reports, and the full recording of the meeting can be found in the comments below👇

We'd love to kōrero with you 💬Come along to one of our upcoming hui to learn more about the proposed changes to local go...
15/06/2026

We'd love to kōrero with you 💬

Come along to one of our upcoming hui to learn more about the proposed changes to local government, ask questions, and share your thoughts.

We've also included some key dates for South Waikato's local government reform journey, plus an online session for those who can't make it in person.

For more information, visit the link in the comments 👇

Tomorrow, Wednesday 17 June a Local Services Committee meeting will consider decisions on behalf of our District.Among t...
15/06/2026

Tomorrow, Wednesday 17 June a Local Services Committee meeting will consider decisions on behalf of our District.

Among the reports and updates scheduled to be presented to the Committee are:

✅ Community Experience - Activity Update Report
✅ Community Infrastructure - Activity Update Report
✅ Solid Waste and Waste Minimisation Update Report

Members of the community are invited to attend the meeting from 9.30am at the Council Chamber in Tokoroa, or watch the livestream.

Check out the full agenda + livestream link in the comments! 👇

⚠️ Overnight Road Closure – Arapuni Dam ⚠️Please be aware that the road across Arapuni Dam will be closed overnight on:📅...
15/06/2026

⚠️ Overnight Road Closure – Arapuni Dam ⚠️

Please be aware that the road across Arapuni Dam will be closed overnight on:
📅 Sunday 21 June
📅 Monday 22 June

The road is expected to be closed from 8pm until 5am each night while resurfacing works take place. Please plan your journey ahead of the closure.

Thank you for your patience while this work is completed.

See the map in the comments below 👇

📢 Feedback time!We want to hear from you about the guiding principles that will inform our amalgamation discussions, as ...
14/06/2026

📢 Feedback time!
We want to hear from you about the guiding principles that will inform our amalgamation discussions, as part of the Government-directed local government reform. This survey is open until Wednesday 24 June.

🌄 Draft principles were produced by Elected Members at a recent workshop, and now it’s time to hear from the District.
👇 Find out more about the Head Start Pathway and our upcoming July Hui community engagement sessions in the link in the comments below.

Here are the key dates you need to know:
1️⃣ Community Survey | Mon 15 - Wed 24 June
2️⃣ Council Meeting | Thu 25 June - Principals will be locked in and key options to be discussed
3️⃣ July Hui - Community Engagement Sessions | Tues 7, Wed 8, Mon 13, Tue 14 (DATE EDIT* Was previously Tue 14, Wed 15)
4️⃣ Council Meeting | Thu 30 July - Options for Head Start submission to be finalised
5️⃣ Head Start Pathway - Final Deadline | Sun 9 August

Keep an eye out for more info about the July Hui to come! We'll be stopping in at Putāruru, Tīrau, Tokoroa and online via Zoom.
🙏 Thank you for having your say - we'll be keeping you all informed during every step of the way.

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