South Waikato District Council

About

Welcome to the official South Waikato District Council Facebook page. This page provides news and information about Council for the residents of the South Waikato.

Story

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 centere 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.

Mission

Healthy people thriving in a safe, vibrant and sustainable community.

Products

Council delivers a number of services to its community; from roading and water supply to waste management and planning; the spectrum is fairly wide. Visit our website for more information.

"The South Waikato District Council is the local authority responsible for delivering services to South Waikato ratepayers and residents. We are a team of around 180 staff delivering a range of 20 services including roads, three waters, community and economic development, parks, leisure facilities, regulatory services, among others."