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Neighbourhood playground planning underway

Tamariki are being given the opportunity to have their say on what they want to see in two of Waipā District’s playgrounds.

Construction now underway on signalised pedestrian crossing in Ōhaupō

Work has begun on a signalised pedestrian crossing on State Highway 3 (SH3) at Ōhaupō this week.

Residents to have say on anti-social driving

An increase in late night anti-social driving behaviour has prompted Waipā District Council to propose a light motor vehicle prohibition under its Public Places Bylaw.

Pirongia residents have say on community facilities

Sport and craft events claim final funds

Two new events and six others have secured the final funding from Waipā’s District Promotion and Community Event funds this week.

Close to 900 submissions on waste incineration proposal

Waipā District Council has received close to 900 submissions on the proposal to build a waste incineration plant in Te Awamutu.

Wastewater treatment plant site blessed

The site of Cambridge’s new $105 million wastewater treatment plant was formally blessed yesterday with mana whenua representatives and Waipā District Council coming together to mark the occasion.

Tools at the ready for Kihikihi’s new pathway

Construction starts on the $8 million walking and cycling path, Te Ara Rimu, in Kihikihi today.

Construction kicks off for Cambridge’s new pathway

Work to extend the $10.2 million walking and cycling path in Cambridge will start tomorrow.

Cambridge Museum strengthening complete

Seismic strengthening of Cambridge Museum is now complete.

Waipā District Plan goes digital

A new online tool is making it easier for people to navigate Waipā’s District Plan with the launch of the Waipā ePlan.

Contractor secured for pensioner housing build

Construction of Waipā’s newest pensioner housing units will start next month following a $3.6 million dollar contract being awarded to Livingstone Building New Zealand Ltd.

Cambridge’s newest playground

A new playground has opened today on Terry Came Drive in Cambridge North.

Status quo for gambling policy

No changes will be made to Waipā District Council’s existing Gambling Policy, with the number of pokie machines permitted in the district staying the same despite a growing population.

Study on new Cambridge library underway

Local firm, PAUA Architects will undertake a feasibility study for a new library in Cambridge.

Council’s indoor art collection reduced

Waipā District Council is streamlining its public art collection.

Pool of commissioners increased

Waipā District Council has increased its pool of accredited independent hearing commissioners.

Maungatautari Road trees poisoned

Fifteen large, poisoned trees, and a group of smaller weed-type trees, are being removed on Karāpiro's Maungatautari Road.

Waipā tree contract extended

​Waipā’s tree maintenance contract has been extended with Treescape Limited for another two years.

Cambridge town clock silenced…for now

Cambridge’s historic town clock is now a timer without a chimer.