News
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Webinars to explain planning changes
NewsThe first of three webinars will kick off next week as Waipā District Council tries to explain radical changes to the district’s planning rules.
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Four candidates for mayoral seat
NewsNominations in Waipā have closed with competition in all but one seat.
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Former Bunnings building sub-leased
NewsTe Awamutu’s former Bunnings building in Arawata St has been sub-leased.
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Op shop tour promises fashion bargains
NewsResidents can shop for slow fashion bargains on Council’s op shop bus tour next month.
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Housing changes ‘tragic’ for Waipā
NewsHousing changes being forced upon Cambridge, Te Awamutu and Kihikihi could be tragic for Waipā’s special small-town character, says a Council planning boss.
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Nominations deadline looms
NewsWith less than a week left to submit local government candidate nominations Waipā residents are being urged to ”get a wriggle on”.
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Cambridge countdown to household hazardous waste disposal
NewsCambridge’s first ever free household hazardous waste disposal drop off is scheduled for early September.
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Repairs underway at Hautapu cemetery
NewsWork is already underway this morning on repairs to the Hautapu cemetery after it was ravaged by vandals on Monday night.
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Changes proposed for Carter’s Flat
NewsWaipā District Council is moving ahead with proposals to rezone the Carter’s Flat commercial and industrial area in Cambridge.
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Cambridge skatepark to be a skater destination
NewsConstruction will start soon on an “ultra-modern” $800,000 skatepark in Cambridge.
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Waipa may seek $5.24 million from government
NewsWaipā District Council has opted to take the first step towards applying for $5.24 million in government funding linked to three waters reform.
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Candidates urged to get the paperwork in
NewsTwelve days [Wednesday 27/7] after nominations for elections opened, Waipā District Council has only four verified nominations, with other potential candidates being asked for more information.
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Community Boards to get more support
NewsWaipā’s Community Boards will be given more support in the next electoral term.
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Waipā rejects waters Bill, says model is ‘flawed’
NewsWaipā District Council has reiterated its strong opposition to the formation of four mega entities to manage the country’s three waters services.
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Dyet urges candidates to ‘be informed’
NewsPoorly informed candidates should think twice about standing in the coming election, says Waipā District Council chief executive Garry Dyet.
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Penalties loom for owners of unregistered dogs
NewsWaipā District Council urges dog owners who missed the 30 June deadline to register their dogs by Sunday 31 July to avoid facing the 50 percent penalty.
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Council contractor looks south for help
NewsWaipā District Council recycling services have been hammered by contractors suffering from the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, winter flus and staffing shortages.
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Waipā retains AA- Fitch rating
NewsFor the fifth year running Waipā District Council’s credit rating has been retained after the agency rolled its 2021 rating over to 2022.
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Council, community board nominations open
NewsPeople wanting to contribute to the Waipā district have until noon on Friday, 12 August to put their hand up and stand in the 2022 local government elections.
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Canine comments still coming
NewsCouncil continues to seek feedback from the community on dog exercise rules, exercise areas, prohibited areas, and other aspects of dog control.
