News
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Study to decide fate of Western Corridor
NewsA study to help decide whether to keep the existing Western Arterial designation for a future transport corridor in Te Awamutu was introduced to the Council’s Service Delivery committee today.
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High-Level bridge assessment says weight capacity ok
NewsA structural assessment report of the historic Victoria bridge in Cambridge states the bridge is in fair condition under existing weight limits.
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Residents to head online for 2022 recycling calendars
NewsWaipā District Council’s annual recycling calendars will be going digital in 2022 in an effort to ‘walk the talk’ for waste minimisation, says Council’s Group Manager – Service Delivery Dawn Inglis.
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Strong Council finances despite COVID-19 disruptions
NewsWaipā District Council demonstrated it was resilient in the face of adversity, with an end-of-year operating surplus of $39.6 million, despite facing off against Covid-19.
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Waipā Council facilities require vaccine pass from 13 December
NewsAs New Zealand moves to the COVID Protection Framework tonight, Waipā District Council will require vaccine passes to be sighted before entry to any council-managed facilities.
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Exciting summer for events as event funds allocated
NewsFollowing a challenging year for events in Waipā due to COVID-19, Waipā District Council has allocated funding to 3 events from the District Promotion Fund and the Community Event Fund
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Bat collaboration gets Council blessing
NewsWaipā District Council will continue working with partners on efforts to protect the long-tailed bat through the Waikato Regional Bat Strategy.
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Three Waters Reform: Waipa joins councils in campaign to pause reforms
NewsWaipā District Council is joining a growing number of councils across the country coming together to campaign Central Government to pause and reconsider the mandatory Three Waters Reform.
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New mural for Leamington Domain
NewsA splash of creativity is set to transform a wall at Leamington Domain after Waipā District Council’s Strategic Planning and Policy Committee approved the painting of a mural on Tuesday.
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Zero Waste Waipā guide launches in the district
NewsShoppers in Waipā have been given a double boost leading up to Christmas with the launch of a new light shopping guide this Thursday.
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Wriggle & Rhyme takes the fun outdoors
NewsAfter a three-month COVID-19 enforced break, Wriggle & Rhyme returns to the Waipā District Library in Cambridge on Tuesday, but with the fun moving outdoors.
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Framework uncertainty for events at Mighty River Domain
NewsThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused further havoc for the Waipā summer events season.
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Have your say in your local skatepark
NewsNext week Waipā District Council is holding drop-in sessions at the Te Awamutu and Cambridge skateparks for people to learn more about the concept plans to upgrade the skateparks.
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Smart Water launches water conservation campaign in time for summer
NewsWith another unusually hot summer in the pipeline, Waipa District Council has joined other councils across the Waikato and launched the annual Smart Water campaign.
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Waipa takes the win!
NewsWaipā District Council has come out on top for their What’s Next, Waipā 2021-2031 Long Term Plan consultation document in the Taituara Great CD competition.
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Council's annual report meeting adjourned
NewsWaipā District Council’s Annual Report for the 2020/21 year has been impacted by some ‘challenging and complex’ issues, together with audit resourcing constraints.
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Growing business resilience with COVID-19 in our community
NewsLocal businesses may need to develop greater resilience in the coming months as Waipā prepares for the new normal of living with Delta.
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Waipā’s back at Level 2
NewsWaipā moves back to Level 2 as of 11.59 pm tonight, seeing a number of changes to services and facilities.
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Waipā and Ōtorohanga councils to work together on water improvements
NewsWaipā District Councillors have voted in favour of entering into a collaborative arrangement with Ōtorohanga District Council to save costs on future water works that will benefit both districts.
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New pedestrian traffic lights make Hamilton Road safer
NewsHamilton Road in Cambridge will be safer for all road users after new pedestrian traffic signals replaced the old zebra crossing at the Grey Street intersection last week.
