Bronson PerichLocal Democracy Reporter·Waikato Herald·26 Jun, 2026 04:50 AM4 mins to read‌South Waikato District Council in Tokoroa. Photo / Danielle ZollickhoferSouth Waikato District Council in Tokoroa. Photo / Danielle ZollickhoferSouth Waikato District rates are set to rise by an average of 8.9%, as the council faces criticism over the bill for investigating a controversial councillor.

The rates vote comes after South Waikato District Council reported to its ratepayers a year-to-date net operating surplus of $189,000, besting its budgeted deficit