News
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Voting made easy with more locations
NewsVoting will be a little easier this year, with the introduction of new orange ballot boxes at some Waipā supermarkets throughout the 2022 Local Government election period.
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Papakāinga potential priority for funding support
NewsA potential new project has emerged from consultation on whether Council should seek its share of the government’s $2 billion ‘Better Off’ Fund.
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$75,000 available for Waipā creatives
NewsApplications are now open for the September funding round for creative projects in Waipā.
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‘A deep sense of loss’
NewsWaipā mayor Jim Mylchreest says many people in the district will be feeling a deep sense of loss this morning following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Road repairs to start next week
NewsRoad works will begin early next week on the main road between Cambridge and Te Awamutu.
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Classic cars, celebrations funded
NewsClassic cars and trucks will take starring roles at the latest events supported by Waipā District Council.
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Covid funding for not-for-profits allocated
NewsTwelve Waipā community groups have secured financial assistance to help the district in its long-term recovery from COVID-19.
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Council enables Hautapu industrial land
NewsWaipā District Council wants to enable industrial development at Hautapu, north of Cambridge.
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Contractor secured to repaint the Victoria Street Bridge in Cambridge
NewsA contractor has been secured to repaint and carry out maintenance on the Victoria Street Bridge in Cambridge.
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Work recommended to reduce water tower risk
NewsWork on Cambridge’s historic brick water tower may be fast-tracked to better mitigate any risk posed by nearby building works.
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Restored steam engine one step closer to ‘home’
NewsA meticulously restored Climax 1317 locomotive steam engine looks set to go back on display in Te Awamutu – but not for a while yet.
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Council takes swipe at indigenous biodiversity policy
NewsWaipā District Council has taken a swipe at a proposed new government policy which aims to enhance indigenous biodiversity.
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Plans kickstart for Sainsbury Road Reserve
NewsWork has been reignited on plans to optimise Sainsbury Road Reserve in Pirongia.
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Te Awamutu museum wins education contract - again
NewsTe Awamutu Museum is again welcoming students from all over the North Island as it begins another three-year contract with the Ministry of Education.
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Dog deadline looms
NewsMore than 300 people have given Council feedback about dogs in Waipā.
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Waipā reiterates support for volunteer group
NewsAs the bird breeding season begins, Waipā District Council has reiterated its support for the Kakepuku Mountain Conservation Project.
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Cambridge town belt not at risk of more housing
NewsCambridge’s town belt will be protected from a government directive that will see more houses being built faster.
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Three potential sites for Kihikihi skatepark
NewsThree different sites have been identified as potential locations for a brand new skatepark in Kihikihi.
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Booze ban in place for Mighty River Domain
NewsTemporary liquor bans are to be imposed again at the Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro.
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Vandals in Cambridge costing $1000 a week
NewsGraffiti and vandalism in Cambridge has cost Waipā ratepayers nearly $1,000 a week since the beginning of July.