News
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Councillors want no change to voting system
NewsThere is unlikely to be any change to the way Waipā’s voters elect councillors and community board members for at least the next two elections.
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Sports win big in Waipā events
NewsSporting events in the district have received the biggest financial boost from Waipā District Council.
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Support to phase out plastic bags
NewsWaipā District Council is partnering with local stores to help phase out single-use produce plastic bags.
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Morgan confirmed as new Waipā councillor
NewsDale-Maree Morgan has been confirmed at Waipā District Council’s new Māori ward councillor.
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Morgan poised to win election
NewsProgress results indicate that Dale Maree Morgan is on track to be Waipā District Council’s new Māori ward councillor.
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Dam, ponds burst, cause flooding in city
NewsHeavy rain has caused stormwater ponds on the outskirts of Hamilton to fail, sending floodwaters down city streets in Glenview.
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Council staff doggy-deep in feedback
NewsWaipā District Council is sorting through 275 formal submissions about dogs and the responsibilities of dog ownership.
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Local government report ‘rinse and repeat’, says mayor
NewsWaipā mayor Susan O’Regan says the report into the future of local government feels like a ‘rinse and repeat’ of some proposals she has seen before.
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Green light for Cambridge walking and cycling path
NewsCambridge’s new walking and cycling pathway is one step closer to construction.
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Waipā kerbside food scraps collection coming
NewsA kerbside food scraps service will be in place for Waipā’s urban properties by 2027 at the latest.
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Horses, walkers to get priority at reserve
NewsA new management plan has been adopted for the reserve in Pirongia’s Sainsbury Road, prioritising horse-riders, walkers and runners.
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Change proposed for six Kihikihi streets
NewsSix streets in Kihikihi may be turned into cul-de-sacs as part of the new $7.2 million walking and cycleway path planned for the town.
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6% rates rise still on track for Waipā
NewsCouncil’s Strategic Planning and Policy Committee has formally recommended an average annual rates increase of six per cent after growth for Waipā properties for the next financial year.
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More choice and flexibility key for Waipā growth
NewsWaipā Mayor Susan O’Regan is welcoming National’s new housing growth plans with open arms, saying it’ll absolutely provide better outcomes for Waipā.
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Council agrees on land sale to fast track housing
NewsWaipā District Council’s proposal to sell a piece of land in Te Awamutu to Kāinga Ora has been given the green light, and the housing could be ready as early as next year.
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Library fines drop in Waipā
NewsWaipā District Council will join a nation-wide library movement in removing overdue library fines.
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Voting opens in Waipa Māori Ward by-election
NewsFour candidates are in the running for the Waipā Māori ward councillor seat which opens for voting from this week (Thursday 1 June).
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Strengthening works underway for Cambridge Museum
NewsCambridge Museum will be closed from June 6 while its building undergoes seismic strengthening work.
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Council’s AA- credit rating remains stable
NewsFor the sixth year running Waipā District Council has retained its AA- credit rating.
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Council scoops up trans-Tasman geospatial award
NewsWaipā District Council has scooped up yet another major award for its first spatial plan - this time against competitors from across the ditch.
