News
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Waste minimisation funding up for grabs
NewsWaipā waste minimisation enthusiasts seeking support for local projects can apply for funding now.
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Waipā spatial plan clinches another award
NewsAhu Ake – Waipā District Council’s draft 30-year community spatial plan has clinched another award, this time from the New Zealand Planning Institute.
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All Cambridge Connections options remain on table
NewsAll options remain on the table for the Cambridge Connections project following strong community feedback they want to have a say on all transport options for their town.
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Council faces balancing act in development of Enhanced Annual Plan
NewsWaipā District Council has today adopted a proposed work programme and draft budgets to consult with the community on as part of its 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan.
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‘Back to basics’ approach likely for Enhanced Annual Plan
NewsHitting pause on major projects and taking a ‘back to basics’ approach is being promoted in Waipā District Council’s draft Enhanced Annual Plan.
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Future plan set to maximise Leamington Domain
NewsA learn to ride area, multi-use covered courts, a whānau picnic and barbeque area, improved parking and bookable community building is just a few of the assets planned for Leamington Domain’s future.
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Cultural markers to be installed along Mangapiko Stream
NewsNine pou will find a home along the Mangapiko Stream from Maungatautari to Pirongia as part of the Taie te Taiao project led by New Zealand Landcare Trust.
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Waipā hits pause on Long Term Plan
NewsWaipā District Council has hit pause on its Long Term Plan and will pursue an Enhanced Annual Plan for the 2024/25 financial year.
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Farmers market continues to call Victoria Square home
NewsLocal growers and producers will continue to call Victoria Square home each week as part of the Cambridge Farmers Market, following Council approving their licence to occupy the reserve land.
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Community asked to help shape Local Alcohol Policy
NewsShould we limit the number of off-license premises in Waipā? This is one of the questions the community are being asked to help guide Waipā’s Draft Local Alcohol Policy.
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Local Recovery Manager appointed
NewsA Civil Defence Emergency Management Local Recovery Manager has been appointed to Waipā District.
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Funding support for creatives
NewsWaipā creatives can now apply for the second round of Creative Communities Scheme funding to support their community art and cultural activities.
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Council to consider option to defer Long Term Plan
NewsCouncil is proposing to defer the adoption of its Long Term Plan until next June and instead take advantage of the Government’s offer to do an Enhanced Annual Plan for the 2024/25 financial year.
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Dutch Elm Disease found in Waipā
NewsThe fatal and fast spreading tree disease, Dutch Elm Disease, has been discovered in Waipā.
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Cambridge future transport option open for feedback
NewsA preferred option to address Cambridge’s transport issues has today been revealed and it includes enhanced transport choices and a potential area for a third bridge.
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Community in favour of new cul-de-sac and pathway extension
NewsA new cul-de-sac and the extension of Cambridge pathway on Clare and Grey Street north will help Cambridge Middle School students bike, walk or scooter safely to school.
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Search for new Chief Executive begins
NewsThe hunt is on for Waipā District Council’s new chief executive.
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Five Stags alcohol licence in Pirongia declined
NewsAn application for a renewal of an on-licence at the Five Stags Restaurant and Bar in Pirongia has been declined.
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Memorial Park at the ready for new playground
NewsA new playground, designed with community input, is being built at Te Awamutu’s War Memorial Park from next week.
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War Memorial Park struck by repeated vandalism
NewsRepeated vandalism at Te Awamutu’s War Memorial Park has left community members and council staff frustrated and disappointed.
