News
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Council asks Minister to ‘call in’ waste to energy proposal
NewsWaipā District Council has joined Waikato Regional Council (WRC) in asking the Environment Minister to ‘call-in’ a proposal to build a waste to energy plant in Te Awamutu.
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Community funding up for grabs
NewsWaipā community groups can now apply for funding to support their projects or events from the Community Discretionary Fund, open today.
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New recycling rules across the country from February 1
NewsA new tool will be at the fingertips of Waipā residents from today, February 1, to help guide them through central government led changes to kerbside recycling.
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Long Term Plan workshop deferred to February 7
NewsA Waipā District Council workshop originally planned for next Tuesday, January 30 to discuss its Long Term Plan has been deferred to the following week, Wednesday, February 7.
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Graffiti wasting ratepayers money and staff time
NewsSigns in Cambridge have been deliberately and repeatedly defaced, with ratepayers picking up the bill to clean up the mess.
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Demand drives early rezoning of industrial land
NewsIndustrial businesses in Waipā have more land to call home following a decision to rezone additional land for development earlier than expected.
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New toilet facility for Leamington Cemetery
NewsVisitors to Leamington Cemetery and the Wordsworth dog exercise park have less chance of ‘getting caught short’ with a new toilet facility starting to be built this week.
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Recycled trees to become new play feature
NewsLeamington Domain users will soon get to explore nature with a new recycled tree play feature that will replace the existing timber obstacle course.
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Construction advances on Cambridge’s new pathway
NewsWork on Cambridge’s new walking and cycling pathway is full steam ahead with construction starting on Duke and Wilson Street.
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Mayor calls for next young Māori leader to join Tuia programme
NewsCalling all young aspiring Māori leaders. . . here is your chance to join the national Tuia Programme.
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Up to one month extension granted for council’s Long Term Plan
NewsAn extension of up to one month will be added to Waipā District Council’s Long Term Plan programme after official notification from the Government Three Waters legislation will be repealed.
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Roading upgrades accommodate for future growth
NewsRoading improvements along Hamilton Road, between Vogel Street and Kelly Road, will be finished in time for Christmas.
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Cambridge’s newest playground struck by vandals
NewsVandals damaged one of the Waipā District’s newest playgrounds over the weekend, lighting a fire and ripping plants from the ground.
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Trio recognised for leadership during emergency response
NewsThree Waipā District Council staff have been recognised for their contribution to the emergency response following the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle across the country last year
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Proposed rates increase 14.8 percent due to increased costs
NewsHigh inflation, soaring interest rates and increased compliance costs are the main drivers behind Waipā DC needing to collect $13.8 million more in rates revenue in the next financial year.
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Repairs up against the clock
NewsTime isn’t running out to fix Cambridge’s historic town clock, as work will begin in January.
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Residents opt for prohibition on anti-social driving
NewsAnti-social driving will be banned in the districts ‘boy racer’ hot spots between the hours of 9pm and 4am following residents and businesses support of the prohibition of light vehicles in key areas.
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Next moves outlined to open Te Awamutu hub
NewsMore work will be done to create a connecting space between Selwyn Park and Market Street, as part of Te Awamutu’s ‘hub’ development.
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Change in management likely for Waipā sports fields
NewsWaipā District Council has signalled it may look to take over the management of publicly-owned sports fields in the district.
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Residents asked to save water with predicted hot summer ahead
NewsHamilton, Waipā and Waitomo District Councils are urging residents to conserve water wherever they can as the region heads into what is predicted to be a long, hot summer.
