News
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Works reached another milestone on Cambridge Road
NewsTwo huge cranes were in action yesterday as the roundabout development on Cambridge Road near the Velodrome reached another milestone.
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Cambridge growth driving destination playground
NewsSummer family adventures in Waipā will burst into action and fun with the biggest playground in the district set to open in the new year.
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Waipā poised for tourism boom
NewsThe diverse and natural wonders of Waipā have been singled out by a global travel report which names the Waikato Region as one of 2025’s top 10 trending destinations worldwide.
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Financial headwinds now ‘a bit of a tornado’, says Waipā Mayor
NewsThe economic headwinds Waipā District Council faced in the development of its Enhanced Annual Plan earlier this year have turned into ‘a bit of a tornado’, says Mayor Susan O’Regan.
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Public submission deadline extended on sand quarry proposal
NewsThe deadline for submissions on the resource consent application has been extended to Monday, November 4.
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Rubbish service proposal binned by Waipā District Council
NewsA proposal to launch a kerbside rubbish collection service has been binned by Waipā District Council due to the cost.
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Play structure at the Lake Te Koo Utu playground to be closed
NewsThe climbing and play structure at the Lake Te Koo Utu playground will be closed from tomorrow morning so sections of the safety surfacing can be replaced.
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Kings Garden playground climbing to new heights
NewsTamariki will have a new playground to explore this weekend at Kings Garden in Cambridge.
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Pirongia halls back in the spotlight
NewsPeople of Pirongia – how do you use your halls? We want to better understand what you use them for – or why you don’t - so we can plan for the future!
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New addition to Te Awamutu Walk of Fame
NewsCricket has been a lifetime love for John Hastie. And now at the age of nearly 92, he has been honoured with inclusion in the Te Awamutu Walk of Fame.
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Recycling nightmare: carcass and contaminants spark outrage
NewsA rotting sheep’s carcass, dog faeces and dirty nappies do not belong in household recycling.
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Future planning underway for four Waipā reserves
NewsCommunity input is being sought to help shape the future management of four iwi-owned reserves in Waipā.
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Provide feedback on the Draft Ahu Ake – Waipā Community Spatial Plan
NewsWaipā District Council is seeking feedback on a plan that will be the blueprint for the district for the next 30-plus years.
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Fitness boost for Te Awamutu
NewsFitness fans now have more motivation to work out in Te Awamutu, thanks to new exercise equipment installed in Pioneer Park.
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Parking bonus for Cambridge CBD
NewsPeople parking in central Cambridge will soon have an extra seven long-stay spaces to choose from, thanks to a clever rearrangement of parking on the newly sealed Kirkwood Street.
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Emphasis on local for community funding
NewsLocal community clubs, organisations, and not-for-profit groups can now apply for funding to support their projects and events from the Waipā District Council Community Discretionary Fund.
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Cultural art destined for Te Awamutu bridges
NewsFive pairs of art panels depicting the history and culture of Te Awamutu are being installed on bridges along the Mangaohoi and Mangapiko streams.
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Lazy recycling puts lives at risk
NewsMore live ammunition has been found in recycling at the Te Awamutu sorting centre.
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Funding opens for Waipā events
NewsCalling all event organisers, Waipā’s event fund is open for applications.
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Parking fines to rise following Government decision
NewsIf you plan to misuse a disabled parking spot in Waipā, you’d better be prepared to be hit in the wallet.
