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Council Confirms Plan For Summer At Te Waihou Blue Spring
Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 5:13 pm | South Waikato District Council
After assessing three options, informed by visitor data, insights from strategic consulting company Veros, and a CKL Road Safety report, Councillors opted to install the temporary measures from December 2026 until March 2027. More >>
SWDC Endorse Shared CE Services Arrangement With Waikato District
Friday, 30 October 2026, 1:55 pm | South Waikato District Council
Having endorsed further development of the shared service arrangement at its 29 October meeting, South Waikato District Council will now report the finalised Heads of Agreement to Elected Members at a later date. More >>
Annual Report Renews Financial Stability For South Waikato
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 2:02 pm | South Waikato District Council
South Waikato Mayor Gary Petley said his Council has managed to "cut the cloth" while maintaining the same levels of service delivery for the community. More >>
Te Waihou/Blue Spring This Labour Weekend
Friday, 9 October 2026, 3:25 pm | South Waikato District Council
Those planning a trip to the site between Friday 23 - Monday 26 October are asked to instead consider visiting at an alternative and less busy time. More >>
Refurbished South Waikato Aquatic Centre Opens Its Doors
Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 11:12 am | South Waikato District Council
The $17m refurbishment has delivered a range of new features, including a splash pad for children, sauna, plunge pool, upgraded spa facilities, refreshed landscaping & playground areas and improved community spaces, which will be available for hire. More >>
South Waikato Mayor Acknowledges Government's Head Start Update
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 7:22 pm | South Waikato District Council
South Waikato District Council was part of the Western Waikato Unitary proposal submitted under the Head Start Pathway. More >>
South Waikato District Council Votes On Preferred Reform Option
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 5:15 pm | South Waikato District Council
The report tabled to Council noted that at this stage Hamilton City Council's preferred option is unlikely to be eligible, and it is arguable that its realistic alignment is with the Western Waikato Unitary. More >>
Two Code Of Conduct Complaints Upheld Against SWDC Councillor
Friday, 12 June 2026, 2:54 pm | South Waikato District Council
A report on the two complaints – which was conducted by an appointed independent investigator to ensure impartiality and fairness – was considered at an Extraordinary Meeting on 12 June in Tokoroa. More >>
Council Urges All Clubs To Reregister Before Government Deadline
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 10:37 am | South Waikato District Council
The New Zealand Companies Office’s website states that all societies registered under the 1908 Act must reregister under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 before Easter Sunday. More >>
Independent Commissioners' Decision To Be Considered At South Waikato Council Meeting
Friday, 23 January 2026, 4:02 pm | South Waikato District Council
The South Waikato District Council will consider the Recommendation at its meeting on 29 January 2026 in Tokoroa. More >>
South Waikato Mayor Disappointed By “Irresponsible” Visitor Behaviour At Blue Spring
Friday, 9 January 2026, 5:17 pm | South Waikato District Council
The popular walkway had been partially close to the public following a rockfall in November 2023. Extensive repair and upgrading works were completed, and it reopened in June last year. More >>
Lake Whakamaru Reserve Occupation Update
Friday, 5 December 2025, 11:12 am | South Waikato District Council
The whānau occupying the site have formalised a code of conduct regarding their activity at the Reserve, including collaboration with Council to make sure contractors can carry out scheduled maintenance and operations. More >>
Council Update Regarding Lake Whakamaru Reserve Occupation
Friday, 21 November 2025, 4:23 pm | South Waikato District Council
Following an in-person discussion with the group earlier this month, Council’s Cultural Advisor has been in communication with Raukawa leadership and local kaumatua. More >>
SWDC's Statement On The Occupation At Lake Whakamaru Reserve
Friday, 14 November 2025, 4:14 pm | South Waikato District Council
Council is continuing to seek a resolution via kōrero with the group, Raukawa rangatira and other district stakeholders. More >>
New Council Sworn In, Mayor Petley Confirms Deputy & Committees
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 11:02 am | South Waikato District Council
Following meetings with Elected Members in the aftermath of the October 11 local elections, District Mayor Gary Petley has confirmed Tokoroa Ward Councillor Maria Te Kanawa as his Deputy Mayor for the upcoming triennium. More >>
Haere Mai & Thank You: SWDC Welcomes In New Council
Friday, 17 October 2025, 10:34 am | South Waikato District Council
Mayor Gary Petley has been re-elected for a second-consecutive term as Mayor, gaining 2,275 votes. More >>
Project Phoenix: Some Kai, A Cuppa And Tautoko For Tokoroa Mill Workers
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 2:10 pm | South Waikato District Council
The Project Phoenix event was facilitated by WORKit, a joint venture between South Waikato District Council (SWDC) and the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs funded by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), and Kiwi Staff. More >>
Progress Results – South Waikato District Council
Saturday, 11 October 2025, 2:19 pm | South Waikato District Council
The outcome of these elections may change once all votes have been counted. More >>
Taskforce Formed In Response To Future Uncertainty Surrounding Toi-Ohomai
Friday, 8 August 2025, 10:05 am | South Waikato District Council
The newly formed taskforce will be incorporated into the existing Project Phoenix group, which was formed by Council in response to large-scale redundancies at the Kinleith Paper Mill earlier this year. More >>
South Waikato Mayor Condemns Decision To Close Local Education Provider
Monday, 14 July 2025, 1:11 pm | South Waikato District Council
Without the presence of a local training provider, people in the District face the prospect of travelling an hour or more to a campus in Rotorua, Tauranga or Hamilton, with limited public transport options currently available to those regional centres. More >>
