News
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Cricket umpiring legend honoured in Te Awamutu’s Walk of Fame
NewsInternational cricket umpire and Te Awamutu local, John Hastie, was inducted into the town’s prestigious Walk of Fame this week at a celebration reflecting his impressive accomplishments.
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Cambridge Connections reset lead announced
NewsA strong strategic leader with extensive experience in leading national infrastructure planning has been appointed to direct the reset of the Cambridge Connections project.
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Adjusted timetables to improve bus services in Waipā
NewsWaipā bus timetables are changing next week – with a new weekday service added between Leamington and Cambridge High School.
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Tamariki leading the charge to a more sustainable future
NewsTamariki from Pirongia and Paterangi Schools are urging adults to make a positive environmental impact with one message: “Less packaging and more trees.”
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Pirongia kids score new dirt jump zone
NewsChildren in Pirongia are about to get their own space to build and design dirt jumps safely, with Waipā District Council creating a new dedicated dirt jump zone.
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Autumn weather marks end of water restrictions for Waipā
NewsWater restrictions have been lifted for the Waipā District from today.
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Lou Brown appointed chair of Waikato CDEM Group Joint Committee
NewsWaipā District Councillor Lou Brown has been formally appointed as chair of the Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Group’s Joint Committee.
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Next step for Cambridge Connections project
NewsThe Cambridge Connections transport project is moving forward with a fresh approach, putting the Waipā community at the very heart of the plan.
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Another step towards the end of works on Cambridge Road
NewsConstruction of a roundabout in one of Cambridge’s largest growth development areas is a big step closer to completion.
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Waipā’s Resource Recovery Centre takes the next step
NewsThe transformation of part of the wastewater treatment site in Cambridge into a cutting-edge sustainability hub is officially underway, marking a major milestone in the Waipā District’s green future.
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Random order chosen for fair local elections
NewsWaipā election candidates will be listed in random order on voting documents for the upcoming 2025 local elections, giving those seeking election equal opportunity.
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Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant ahead of schedule, on budget
NewsCambridge’s new wastewater treatment plant project is progressing faster than planned, remains on budget, and is set to open next year.
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Te Awamutu bridges celebrate history with cultural art
NewsThe rich history and culture of Te Awamutu is now on display on five pairs of beautifully crafted art panels installed on pedestrian bridges along the Mangaohoi and Mangapiko Streams.
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Plan adoption marks watershed moment for Waipā
NewsIt was a watershed moment for Waipā District Council today, when the 30 year Ahu Ake – Waipā Community Spatial Plan was formally adopted.
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Calling all Waipā waste-busters!
NewsHave a creative idea to reduce waste and help your community shine? Waipā District Council has $50,000 (thanks to Central Government) to help bring your waste-busting project to life!
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Pirongia skatepark on the right track
NewsYoung people who helped design Pirongia’s first skatepark have given a ‘big thumbs up’ to the final plans.
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Consultation on Long Term Plan on its way
NewsWaipā District Council is committed to delivering a comprehensive 2025-34 Long Term Plan, working hand-in-hand with Audit New Zealand to ensure a thorough, transparent and robust process.
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Waipā District Council successful in bid to increase borrowing limit
NewsA bespoke borrowing covenant has been formally approved for Waipā District Council by its main lender, the Local Government Funding Agency.
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Extended parking time limit trial begins in Cambridge
NewsShoppers in the Cambridge CBD can browse and relax a little longer from today, with Waipā District Council trialling extending the one-hour parking limit to 90 minutes in the town centre.
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Quarry hearing set for April
NewsA hearing date has been set to consider a resource consent to establish and operate a sand quarry on the outskirts of Cambridge.
