News
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Raingardens to improve lake’s water quality
NewsWaipā District Council’s quest to filter stormwater from the streets of Cambridge to make improvements in the water quality of Lake Te Koo Utu is starting to flow.
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Waipā public facilities still require vaccine pass
NewsVaccine passes are still required at Council facilities but policy is being reviewed regularly, says Council Chief Executive Garry Dyet.
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Predictably disappointing feedback from hamstrung working group
NewsFeedback from the Government’s Three Waters working group was ”predictably disappointing” according to the group representing 1.5 million New Zealanders.
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Water tower removal paves way for community
NewsWork to remove the redundant 74-year-old water tower at Kihikihi’s Turata Reserve will start in March.
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Spray operations prompt temporary Te Awa closures
NewsThe new Grassroots Trust Velodrome to Hooker Rd section of Te Awa River Ride will be temporarily closed on occasion while a neighbouring business undertakes horticultural spraying.
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Mayor calls on Waipā to direct transport change
News“Waipā is booming right now. Traffic congestion is a symptom of our growing-pains, and the draft Transport Strategy which is currently out for consultation."
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Waipā stands firm on three waters, says Mayor
NewsThirty councils across New Zealand, including Waipā District Council, have come together to stand in firm opposition to Central Government’s mandatory Three Waters Reform.
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Waipā seeks fees feedback
NewsWaipā District Council has called on residents to get involved and submit comment on its draft proposal of Fees and Charges for 2022/23.
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Ride and Win with Waipā
NewsThe Ride and Win with Waipā competition began Tuesday 1 March, closing Thursday 31 March. Council has two bikes valued up to $1,000 each and four cycling safety prize packs up for grabs.
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Anti-social driving prompts Waipā to amend bylaw
NewsAn increase in anti-social boy racers in Waipā has prompted the Council to amend the Waipā District Public Places Bylaw 2018 to assist Police to stamp out ongoing issues.
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Council and Hikotron powering EVs in the district
NewsWaipā District Council has partnered with Hikotron Limited to install eight new electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the district, with the first coming to Cambridge in March.
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Latest Te Awa River Ride section officially open
NewsWaipā District Council has removed the last of the construction fencing, marking the official opening of the new Waipā section of the Te Awa River Ride Hamilton to Cambridge shared path.
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Applications open for Council’s Waste Minimisation Fund
NewsWith $40,000 available to support projects and ideas that rethink, reduce and reuse waste, Council is encouraging locals to get their thinking caps on and apply.
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Mayor pleased to mentor Paige
NewsPaige Connon has been selected as a participant in the 2022 TUIA Mayoral Mentoring Programme and will be mentored by Waipā District Council Mayor Jim Mylchreest for the next year.
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Christie Ave Wastewater Pump Station upgrade nearing completion
NewsThe upgrade was a result of needing to address increased capacity and efficiency requirements for the growing town.
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Lake Te Koo Utu’s senior playground upgrade
NewsChildren in Cambridge can look forward to a better play area from May after the senior playground at Lake Te Koo Utu undergoes an exciting upgrade.
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Waipā’s section of Te Awa River Ride Cycleway opening date announced
NewsThe highly anticipated opening date for the Waipā section of the Te Awa River Ride has been announced by Waipā District Council as Tuesday 1 March 2022.
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Te Awamutu Museum helps lay soldier to rest
NewsThe final remains of a soldier who died during the New Zealand Land Wars in 1864 were laid to rest at a gravesite ceremony at Holy Trinity Memorial Park in Auckland on Friday.
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Balloons Visit Waipā cancelled
NewsWaipā District Council and Classic Events have jointly made the difficult decision to cancel Balloons Visit Waipā.
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Rowing regatta to relaunch events in Waipā
NewsDuring the delivery of the Mighty River Domain 2021 Annual Report, committee members were told the venue would kick off hosting outdoor events again in late February.
