News
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Summer survey to help futureproof Waipā playgrounds
NewsSurveyors will be collecting data at eight playgrounds in Waipā over summer to help futureproof playgrounds in the district.
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Dogs back in spotlight next year
NewsMore than 300 comments about dogs will help shape a review of Council’s dog control bylaw next year.
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Recycling truck in accident
NewsAn accident this morning has put Waipā’s glass recycling truck out for at least a week. The truck and driver were involved in an incident this morning in Te Pahu.
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Funding allocated to Waipā creative projects
NewsMore than $50,000 has been allocated to 13 applicants in the September funding round of the Creative Communities Scheme.
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Council building, museum to stay closed
NewsTe Awamutu’s Museum and adjacent staff building will remain closed for some time.
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Councillors make pay recommendations
NewsWaipā District councillors have made a recommendation on how they should be paid for the next three years.
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Waipā Youth Awards recipients announced for 2022
NewsRecipients of the annual Waipā Youth Awards have been announced, once again emphasising the excellent standard across Waipā over sport, arts, academics, community service and leadership.
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Cambridge aquatic centre wins urban design award
NewsWaipā District Council has won a key urban design award for the Perry Aquatic Centre Puna Kaukau o Te Oko Horoi Development in Cambridge.
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Cambridge to gain two new sports fields
NewsConstruction will begin next week on two new sports fields in Cambridge, with works to be completed early next year.
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Council a winner at major geospatial awards
NewsWaipā District Council has won a top geospatial award for its early work on the development of Ahu Ake – Waipā Community Spatial Plan.
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Potential new sites for Kihikihi skate park
NewsTwo potential Kihikihi skate park locations have been removed from active consideration and two new sites are to be investigated.
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Libraries transform with SMART technology
NewsPeople visiting Waipā libraries this week will notice big changes as members use new technology to self-issue books with digital kiosks.
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Day of firsts as Council sworn in
NewsWaipā’s first female mayor Susan O’Regan was sworn in at an emotional ceremony at the Mighty River Domain, Lake Karāpiro today.
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Recycling service back to normal
NewsWaipā’s recycling service will be back to normal from next week.
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Ahu Ake a finalist in geospatial awards
NewsWaipā’s first spatial plan is up for a major award less than half-way through its development.
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Work underway to repaint Victoria Street Bridge in Cambridge
NewsWork to repaint the Victoria Street Bridge in Cambridge is underway.
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Stolwyk returns as deputy mayor
NewsWaipā mayor Susan O’Regan has confirmed Liz Stolwyk as deputy mayor, saying she is “hands down, the best person for the job”.
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Council building, museum closed immediately
NewsWaipā District Council has evacuated the Te Awamutu Museum and an adjacent staff building following a seismic assessment.
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No concern about Carter’s Flat
NewsCouncil received no submissions on a recent proposal to rezone Cambridge’s Carter’s Flat to a commercial mixed zone, enabling more trading activities as well as apartments
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10-minute neighbourhoods, growing ‘up’ not ‘out’ important for future
NewsTackling climate change, creating 10-minute neighbourhoods, and growing ‘up’ rather than ‘out’ are some of the key themes that could help shape the future of Waipā.
