News
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Random order chosen for fair local elections
NewsWaipā election candidates will be listed in random order on voting documents for the upcoming 2025 local elections, giving those seeking election equal opportunity.
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Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant ahead of schedule, on budget
NewsCambridge’s new wastewater treatment plant project is progressing faster than planned, remains on budget, and is set to open next year.
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Te Awamutu bridges celebrate history with cultural art
NewsThe rich history and culture of Te Awamutu is now on display on five pairs of beautifully crafted art panels installed on pedestrian bridges along the Mangaohoi and Mangapiko Streams.
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Plan adoption marks watershed moment for Waipā
NewsIt was a watershed moment for Waipā District Council today, when the 30 year Ahu Ake – Waipā Community Spatial Plan was formally adopted.
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Calling all Waipā waste-busters!
NewsHave a creative idea to reduce waste and help your community shine? Waipā District Council has $50,000 (thanks to Central Government) to help bring your waste-busting project to life!
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Pirongia skatepark on the right track
NewsYoung people who helped design Pirongia’s first skatepark have given a ‘big thumbs up’ to the final plans.
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Consultation on Long Term Plan on its way
NewsWaipā District Council is committed to delivering a comprehensive 2025-34 Long Term Plan, working hand-in-hand with Audit New Zealand to ensure a thorough, transparent and robust process.
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Waipā District Council successful in bid to increase borrowing limit
NewsA bespoke borrowing covenant has been formally approved for Waipā District Council by its main lender, the Local Government Funding Agency.
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Extended parking time limit trial begins in Cambridge
NewsShoppers in the Cambridge CBD can browse and relax a little longer from today, with Waipā District Council trialling extending the one-hour parking limit to 90 minutes in the town centre.
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Quarry hearing set for April
NewsA hearing date has been set to consider a resource consent to establish and operate a sand quarry on the outskirts of Cambridge.
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Balloons are back in Te Awamutu – and it’s going to be epic!
NewsGet ready Waipā! Balloons are returning to Te Awamutu next week for an incredible evening of fun, food and fantasy!
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Culturally significant artwork gifted to Council
NewsArtwork depicting a significant Waipā event during the New Zealand Wars has been gifted to the Waipā District Council public art collection.
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Lights, Camera, Action: Creative NZ fund opens for Waipā
NewsPerformers, painters and poets of Waipā – it’s time to unleash your creativity! The 2024/25 round of Creative Communities Scheme funding is open.
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Waipā’s great outdoor celebration
NewsWaipā is celebrating the great outdoors next week with a range of fun, free activities for Parks Week.
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Waipā confirms support for Waikato Water Done Well
NewsA water services delivery model with ‘people, place and environment’ at its heart has been confirmed as Waipā District Council’s preferred option for the future.
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Temporary alcohol ban for Night of Champions
NewsEnjoy your evening out at the races for the Cambridge Night of Champions – but don’t plan to preload on drinks in the carpark.
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Reshuffle of committee chairs for two key council committees
NewsThe leadership of two key Waipā District Council committees has been reshuffled for the remainder of the electoral term.
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Shakespeare Street to get interim repairs
NewsGreat news for residents and drivers who use Shakespeare Street regularly — repairs are on the way.
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Big boost for conservation in Waipā
NewsA $750,000 funding boost for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari from Central Government is welcome news for Waipā, and will help conserve our precious native species, says Mayor Susan O’Regan.
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Waipā lends a helping hand in the Pacific
NewsRolling up our sleeves to help isolated communities thrive and build a resilient future – it was all part of a Waipā District Council outreach to a remote part of the Cook Islands.
