Waikato District Council enables democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of, our communities.  Council is to meet the current and future needs of our communities for quality local infrastructure, local public services, and to carry out regulatory functions in the most cost-effective for households and businesses.  There are a number of acts that the Council is bound by in exercising powers and fulfilling its responsibilities and purpose.

The Council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month, excluding January,  at 1.15pm in the Council Chambers.

A Citizenship Ceremony is held at 12.30pm prior to the Council meetings in February, March, May, June, August, September and November.