News
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Water reform a long and winding road
NewsStrong leadership and trust between everyone involved is the key to local government reforming water services successfully, says former TasWater chief executive Michael Brewster.
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Major reset for Cambridge Connections project
NewsCommunity views will be at the heart and centre of the Cambridge Connections transport project, Waipā District Council has pledged.
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Waters decision a major for Waipā District Council
NewsWater services soak up nearly a third of Waipā District Council’s spending each year, and deciding the future delivery of them will be one of the biggest decisions that the Council will ever face.
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Possible lifeline for Cambridge Water Tower
NewsCambridge’s historic water tower may yet have a lifeline, with Waipā District Council investigating a new, more affordable, way to strengthen and preserve it.
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Tough calls amid challenging times for councils
NewsTough times call for tough decisions. And despite navigating almost constant change and uncertainty, Waipā District Council has emerged from a tough year with a firm focus on the future.
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Representation arrangements to stay the same for Waipā
NewsWaipā District Council is to retain its current representation arrangements.
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Gearing up for Cambridge pathway extension
NewsCambridge Middle School students will soon be able to cycle, walk and scoot safely to school, with the extension of the Cambridge pathway project about to get underway.
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Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant wins special award
NewsIt’s all about the power of partnership. Cambridge’s new wastewater treatment plant has yet to open, but it’s already winning awards.
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Te Awamutu Museum to showcase movie costumes
NewsWaipā will share a touch of movie magic when costumes from the recent New Zealand film Ka Whawhai Tonu will go on show at the Te Awamutu Museum from tomorrow.
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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.
