News
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Cambridge clock in line for major overhaul
NewsCambridge’s historic town clock is up for ‘open heart surgery’.
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Te Awamutu Cemetery costly break in
NewsThieves broke into Te Awamutu Cemetery in the early hours of Sunday morning, stealing $3,000 worth of tools and causing $4,000 worth of damage to the sexton’s shed.
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‘Lost’ books and familiar faces returning to Waipā libraries
NewsThe removal of fines for overdue library books has seen some long-lost faces welcomed back to Waipā’s libraries.
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Security bolstered in Te Awamutu office
NewsImproved security is being introduced at Waipā District Council’s Te Awamutu office to ensure the health and safety of staff.
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Youngsters schooled early in Waipā history
NewsHundreds of Waipā pre-schoolers are getting a head-start on local history.
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Council to investigate Te Awamutu covered market
NewsCouncil has agreed to help investigate the potential for a new indoor market in Te Awamutu.
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Upgrade planned for historic Hall Street
NewsCambridge’s historic Hall St is booked in for a facelift.
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Fluoride legal action rejected
NewsWaipā District Council will not join legal action seeking a review of a government directive around fluoride.
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62 building consents caught in engineering sign-offs
NewsAt least 62 Waipā building consents have been caught up in allegedly fraudulent engineering sign-offs.
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Waipā jump-starts affordable housing change
NewsWaipā looks set to become only the second council after Queenstown to use inclusionary zoning to address concerns around housing costs.
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Tweaks to District Plan proposed
NewsMinor changes to make Council’s District Plan more workable and practical may be on the way.
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Community funding opens
NewsNon-profit groups in Waipā are being encouraged to apply for funding support.
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Halfway point on Victoria Street Bridge repaint
NewsThe repainting of the 116-year-old Victoria Street Bridge in Cambridge has reached a major milestone this month, with work now at the halfway point.
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Waipā launches ‘World Café’
NewsWaipā District Council is to run its first ever ‘World Café’ bringing together residents, staff and experts to share knowledge, collaborate and generate ideas on complex issues.
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Pokie rules back in the spotlight
NewsRules around how many gaming machines should be allowed in Waipā - and exactly where - are back in the limelight.
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Work begins on Council’s new pensioner units
NewsIt’s been a long time coming. But site works will finally begin next week on 10 brand new pensioner housing units in Cambridge.
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Rebranded ‘museum’ retains gold tourism standard
NewsTe Awamutu’s Museum, Education and Research Centre has retained its prestigious Gold Qualmark award for the second consecutive year.
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Plenty to say on Kihikihi streets
NewsPlans to turn six Kihikihi streets into cul-de-sacs have hit a nerve.
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384 valuation objections lodged
NewsAround 1.5 per cent of Waipā property owners have lodged formal objections to their most recent property valuation.
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Stars align for Matariki events in Waipā
NewsWaipā District Council is throwing support behind two key Matariki events in Waipā this July.
