News
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Three events funded by Council
NewsThree applicants to the District Promotions Fund have been granted funding today.
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Council to float major waste initiatives
NewsCouncil will float a range of proposals next year to leverage government incentives aimed at helping communities minimise waste.
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Council secures land for sports fields
NewsCouncil has purchased 6.6 hectares of land in Cambridge west and earmarked it for an active recreation area including a new cricket pitch and oval as well as two new rugby grounds.
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Government to pour millions into Waipā walking and cycleways
NewsSafe walking and cycling in Waipā has been given a massive boost with confirmation today the government will invest millions of dollars of new money on paths and cycleways in the district.
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Shortage of sports fields kicks off review
NewsCambridge’s winter sport players are bearing the brunt of a shortage of sports parks across the district.
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Home-town sporting hero honoured
NewsGaye Bezzant has enjoyed national and international sporting success her whole life.
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Mayor issues invite to Minister: ‘Come to Waipā’
NewsWaipā mayor Susan O’Regan has invited a Government Minister to see first-hand the potential negative impacts of law changes aimed at building more houses, faster.
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Ōhaupō earmarked for growth, Karāpiro a tourism hub in draft plan
NewsŌhaupō has been signalled as an area for future growth and Karāpiro as a hub for tourism in a draft plan for the future of the district.
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Council enters lease to house staff
NewsAround 70 Waipā District Council staff will move into a leased building in Te Awamutu early next year.
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Council to up parking enforcement for Christmas
NewsParking wardens will be on the beat in Te Awamutu and Cambridge over Christmas to ensure shoppers and retailers get a fair go when it comes to parking.
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Water quality the focus as bird disturbance measures ramp up
NewsProtecting the water quality of a nationally significant peat lake is the focus as efforts ramp up to disturb and disperse pest birds roosting at Rotopiko.
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Waikato region urged to prepare for a long hot summer
NewsWater use in the Waikato is expected to rise, with the coming summer forecast to be one of the hottest on record for New Zealand.
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Waipā building consents still increasing
NewsLatest data reveals that Council continues to process high numbers of building consent applications.
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Summer survey to help futureproof Waipā playgrounds
NewsSurveyors will be collecting data at eight playgrounds in Waipā over summer to help futureproof playgrounds in the district.
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Dogs back in spotlight next year
NewsMore than 300 comments about dogs will help shape a review of Council’s dog control bylaw next year.
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Recycling truck in accident
NewsAn accident this morning has put Waipā’s glass recycling truck out for at least a week. The truck and driver were involved in an incident this morning in Te Pahu.
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Funding allocated to Waipā creative projects
NewsMore than $50,000 has been allocated to 13 applicants in the September funding round of the Creative Communities Scheme.
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Council building, museum to stay closed
NewsTe Awamutu’s Museum and adjacent staff building will remain closed for some time.
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Councillors make pay recommendations
NewsWaipā District councillors have made a recommendation on how they should be paid for the next three years.
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Waipā Youth Awards recipients announced for 2022
NewsRecipients of the annual Waipā Youth Awards have been announced, once again emphasising the excellent standard across Waipā over sport, arts, academics, community service and leadership.
