News
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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.
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Community to be surveyed on government funding
NewsA survey will open next week on whether Waipā District Council should seek its share of government funding to help pay for community improvement projects.
