News
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Cambridge property sold to cover unpaid rates
NewsA rating sale has been completed on a Cambridge property for the first time in at least 20 years to recover nearly $32,000 of outstanding rates.
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Time needed to do Cambridge Connections project justice
NewsMore time will be taken to consider the next steps for the Cambridge Connections transport project following ‘rich community feedback’ and a strong desire to take the community on the journey.
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Government required plan change to come into effect on August 30
NewsMandatory medium-density residential housing will be a reality in the Waipā District from the end of this month.
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Waipā’s Elm trees to be vaccinated against deadly disease
NewsRoll out of a vaccination for Elm trees in Waipā will help protect them against Dutch Elm Disease.
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Opportunities highlighted in Cambridge Connections Review
NewsAn independent review into the delivery of the Cambridge Connections project has found that while the process followed was largely correct, there were opportunities for improvement.
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Results in for Shakespeare Street roundabout post-construction audit
NewsA post-construction audit of the improvements at the Shakespeare and Cook Street roundabout in Cambridge shows the changes are slowing traffic down, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Community asked to have their say on alcohol rules
NewsNow is the time for Waipā residents to have their say on how they want alcohol managed in their community.
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Waipā ratepayers to benefit from long-term Manuka investment
NewsForty hectares of Manuka will be planted on Council land in the Sainsbury Road Forest at Pirongia as a long-term investment that is expected to provide a good financial return for ratepayers.
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Live ammunition found at Te Awamutu recycling plant
NewsLive ammunition found on the sorting-line conveyor belt at the Te Awamutu recycling plant on Friday has prompted further calls for people to get their recycling sorted.
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Cambridge neighbourhood playground getting a refresh
NewsA new timber and rope climbing structure is just one of the features planned for the new neighbourhood playground at Kings Garden on the corner of Carnation Court and Tulip Drive.
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Plan change 26 recommendations to be considered
NewsRecommendations on a Government-directed plan change to introduce medium-density residential housing rules in the Waipā District will be considered at a Council workshop on Tuesday.
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Kihikihi pathway achieves major milestone
NewsA major part of the Te Ara Rimu Pathway project in Kihikihi will wrap up this week with work completed on Whitmore Street and the road fully open.
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Community to have say on number of councillors and wards
NewsWaipā residents are being given the chance to have their say on whether they want to be represented differently on their council at the next election.
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Cameras installed to prevent repeat vandalism
NewsCameras have been installed at Cambridge’s Terry Came Drive playground following three vandal attacks in the past two weeks.
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Cambridge Town Clock will chime again
NewsThe Cambridge Town Clock will chime once again as the refurbishment project comes to an end.
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New pensioner units ready for tenants
NewsTen tenants will soon have a new place to call home following the completion of new pensioner housing units at Cambridge’s Vaile Court.
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Business and bats win with Airport land development
NewsBusinesses and critically-endangered long-tailed bats will have more land to call home in Waipā, following a decision to rezone rural land for development in the Airport Business Zone.
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Leamington safety improvements almost complete
NewsWork to increase pedestrian safety at the intersection of Cook and Shakespeare Streets is almost complete.
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Vandals costing the community again
NewsAnother vandalism attack on one of Cambridge’s newest playgrounds will cost ratepayers thousands of dollars in repairs.
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Concept design ready for Pirongia’s future skatepark
NewsSkaters in Pirongia can now have their say on a concept design for the town’s future skatepark.
