News
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Te Awamutu Museum receives Qualmark Gold Award
NewsTe Awamutu Museum has been recognised for its sustainable tourism practices, achieving a Qualmark Gold Award.
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Newly updated Cambridge Skatepark designs
NewsThe concept plan designs for the Cambridge Skatepark in Dominion Avenue have been updated and are now available for the public to view.
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Design for signalised crossing in Ōhaupō finalised
NewsA change in the location of two proposed bus stops and three raised safety platforms have been included into a plan to create a signalised pedestrian crossing following feedback from the community.
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War Memorial Park bridge access to be reinstated
NewsThis week, Waipā District Council will begin preparations for two new pedestrian bridges which will be installed in May to replacing two existing bridges in Te Awamutu War Memorial Park
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Correct references prevent incorrect account penalties
NewsWith rates letters due to be sent out soon, Waipā District Council is urging residents to check they have the correct reference details when using internet banking for payments.
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Waipā praises Predator Free volunteers
NewsThe efforts and initiative of a volunteer organisation that goes above and beyond its call of duty have been praised for its recent award nomination by Waipā District Council.
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Waipā presents plan for water reform that works
NewsMayors, including Waipā Mayor Jim Mylchreest, and chief executives representing the 32 member councils, have presented politicians with their plan for Three Waters Reform.
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Ride & Win with Waipā’ winners collect prizes
NewsThe winners of a month-long promotion to encourage visitors to the new Te Awa River Ride extension in Waipā district have collected their prizes, after their win was announced on Friday 1 April.
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Applications for event funds now open
NewsThe District Promotion Fund has $150,000.00 available and supports events that bring economic benefits to the Waipā district attracting visitors
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Waipā Youth Awards nominations open
NewsNominations are now open for the 2022 Waipā District Council Youth Awards, celebrating the achievements of the Waipā district’s young people.
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Council vows to maintain some control over housing densification
NewsElected members unanimously voted on Tuesday to ‘maintain some control’ over the housing densification forced onto Waipā by central government legislation.
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Commission approves new Council representation structure
NewsA long-awaited decision on how the Waipā district will be represented following the 2022 Local Government Election was released by the Local Government Commission today.
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Waipā Group Manager scoops Recreation Aotearoa award
NewsA passion for open spaces has seen Waipā District Council’s Group Manager – Customer and Community Services Sally Sheedy awarded the Ian Galloway Memorial Cup for services to the wider parks industry
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Bat survey takes off in Cambridge
NewsA survey to determine how long-tailed bats live alongside people will start in Cambridge this month.
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Green light for Cambridge lighting guidelines
NewsA call from the community has led to Waipā District Council lighting two well-loved historical structures in Cambridge, in support of the Ukraine Crisis.
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Upgrades scheduled for Ōhaupō Memorial Park and Kāniwhaniwha Reserve
NewsThe carpark and driveway at Ōhaupō Memorial Park will be getting a much-welcomed upgrade from next week
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Waipā District Council to lift vaccine policies on April 4
NewsThe policy change comes as central Government announced yesterday its changes to vaccine pass requirements and vaccine mandates, with latest figures showing the country is past the peak of Omicron.
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Skatepark upgrade ramps up for Te Awamutu
NewsSkateboarders in Te Awamutu will soon have a safer, ultra-modern area to perform their manoeuvres as upgrades to the Centennial Skatepark kick-start this week.
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Proposed rates increase stays steady despite tumultuous year
NewsKeeping the rates increase steady against a tumultuous year has been no easy feat, but maintaining the limit set through the Long Term Plan was a key priority.
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$70,000 for Waipā creative arts projects up for grabs
NewsCreative arts projects taking place in Waipā district between 15 April and 15 October 2022 are now eligible to apply for funding grants through Creative New Zealand’s Creative Communities Scheme.
