News
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Increased parking enforcement in lead-up to Christmas
NewsDrivers who ignore time restrictions on parking spaces in Te Awamutu and Cambridge town centers may find themselves facing fines of up to $57.
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Te Ara Wai Journeys officially launched
NewsStories silenced until now will finally be heard with the launch of Te Ara Wai Journeys, a unique self-guided tour of culturally significant sites in Waipa, including battle sites.
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Monitoring to be carried out at popular swimming spots
NewsMonitoring of algae and bacteria is set to begin at several popular lake and river swimming spots in Waipā over the summer months.
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Waikato region urged to conserve water ahead of hot summer
NewsSummer is officially here so it’s time to start thinking about how much water we use. While we aren’t at water alert levels yet, it’s not far away if we keep using the amount we are.
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$36,000 to support waste minimisation in Waipā
NewsAn e-waste collection service, zero waste cooking and waste reduction workshops and more will all be funded by Waipā District Council’s Waste Minimisation Fund.
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Author inducted into Te Awamutu Walk of Fame
NewsA best-selling author will be inducted into the Te Awamutu Walk of Fame in acknowledgement of her worldwide literary success.
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Christmas tree lights up Cambridge
NewsCambridge is set to glow when the town’s Christmas tree lights are officially switched on at 9pm tonight.
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Students take on the experts
NewsA group of students at Cambridge East Primary school were given the opportunity this week to grill a panel of Waipā District Council roading experts on the new speed limits.
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Picnic at the playground
NewsThe highly-anticipated opening of the Thompson Street Playground in Cambridge will be held on Sunday 15 December with a picnic at the playground.
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Iwi reps to sit on Council committees
NewsIwi representatives with full voting rights will sit on two more of Waipā District Council’s decision-making committees following a unanimous vote by councilors last week.
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Albert Park Pump Station blessed
NewsOn Thursday 21 November 2019, kaumatua from local iwi led a cultural blessing for the new Albert Park Pump Station site in Te Awamutu.
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Property values in Waipā soar
NewsProperty values in Waipā have soared by an average of around 25 per cent across the district, latest revaluation results show.
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Temporary library closure
NewsThe Cambridge Library will be temporarily closed for two weeks next month while necessary structural repairs are made to the building.
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Pirongia War Memorial Hall set to re-open
NewsPirongia War Memorial Hall on Franklin Street is set to re-open at the end of November following a recent detailed seismic assessment.
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Extra funds approved for Cambridge Pools
NewsAn extra $521,000 has been approved by Waipā District Council for critical remedial works on the 50m outdoor pool in Cambridge.
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Cambridge bridge closure for water leak repair
NewsThe Victoria Bridge in Cambridge was closed on Sunday 17 November while an emergency repair was made on a bulk water main.
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Thompson street playground nears completion
NewsMajor progress has been made on the renewal of the much loved Thompson Street Playground in Leamington, Cambridge.
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Over $300,000 refunded to Waipā residents
NewsHundreds of thousands of dollars have been refunded to Waipā residents over the past four months, thanks to a Government scheme designed to assist with rates bills.
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Waipuke Park open to more visitors
NewsSummer time in Waipā will get a whole lot better with a parking upgrade in the pipeline for popular swimming and recreational spot, Waipuke Park.
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Funding boost for creative projects in Waipā
NewsA mural project, a dance workshop, an arts festival and a free play for children are among the 11 initiatives to receive a funding boost from the latest round of the Creative Communities Scheme.