News
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Temporary alcohol ban for Night of Champions
NewsEnjoy your evening out at the races for the Cambridge Night of Champions – but don’t plan to preload on drinks in the carpark.
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Reshuffle of committee chairs for two key council committees
NewsThe leadership of two key Waipā District Council committees has been reshuffled for the remainder of the electoral term.
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Shakespeare Street to get interim repairs
NewsGreat news for residents and drivers who use Shakespeare Street regularly — repairs are on the way.
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Big boost for conservation in Waipā
NewsA $750,000 funding boost for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari from Central Government is welcome news for Waipā, and will help conserve our precious native species, says Mayor Susan O’Regan.
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Waipā lends a helping hand in the Pacific
NewsRolling up our sleeves to help isolated communities thrive and build a resilient future – it was all part of a Waipā District Council outreach to a remote part of the Cook Islands.
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Cambridge pathway completed at last
NewsThe final piece of the new Cambridge Pathway is complete, proving a hit with children, families and commuters alike and making travel to and from school safer and easier.
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Cambridge Menzshed gives council building new life
NewsThe Cambridge Menzshed officially opened the doors of its newly renovated Leamington Dairy Service Factory at the weekend, revealing a tidy and inviting space that the community can be proud of.
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AA battery causes fire at recycling sorting centre
NewsA battery fire at the recycling sorting centre, Te Awamutu yesterday is a stark reminder of the extreme safety risks posed by people disposing of batteries in recycling bins.
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Waipā to farewell deputy chief executive
NewsWaipā District Council deputy chief executive Ken Morris has resigned from his position and will leave the organisation in April.
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Waipā's public art goes digital
NewsPeople can now explore Waipā’s public art collection online.
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Lake Ngā Roto’s future open for feedback
NewsPeople can now share their views on a draft plan to shape the future and direct the efforts to improve the health of the Waipā District’s largest peat lake, Lake Ngā Roto.
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Waikato Water Done Well likely option for Waipā
NewsWaipā District Council today signalled its preference to join with six other Waikato councils to form a Council Controlled Organisation for the future delivery of water and wastewater services.
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Water restrictions not all bad news
NewsSprinklers can only be used between 6-8am and 6-8pm in Waipā from today, as the district has moved into water restriction level one.
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Governance shake-up for Waipā District Council
NewsDecision-making around the Waipā District Council table is set to take a more strategic focus for 2025, with an overhaul of the meeting schedule and frequency underway.
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Explore Waipā’s newest destination playground
NewsWaipā’s newest destination playground at Cambridge’s Papatakohe Park will open with a celebration event on Saturday, February 15, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
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Council speaks out on ‘divisive, harmful’ Treaty Principles Bill
NewsWaipā District Council has joined the chorus of opposition to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
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Resilience in numbers – Civil Defence Local Controller appointed
NewsAn additional Civil Defence Local Controller has been appointed for Waipā, further strengthening its team of experienced emergency management response staff.
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Use water - but keep it shorter
NewsWith a hot, dry and windy summer in full swing, Waipā District may soon be facing water restrictions for the first time in three years.
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Building the next generation of Māori leaders
NewsYoung, community-minded, ambitious and Māori – sound like someone you know?
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Rāhui placed at Arapuni and Bulmers Landings
NewsFollowing the tragic drowning of a man in the Waikato River near Arapuni last Friday evening, Raukawa have placed a rāhui over Arapuni Landing and Bulmers Landing.
