News
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Free movies, television shows, and music for Waipā library members
NewsMore than 1.5 million online movies, television shows, music, eBooks and digital audiobooks are being offered through the library’s new e-platform, Hoopla.
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A heroes’ welcome confirmed for Waipā champions
NewsOur champions are coming home.
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Cambridge Menzshed transforming council building
NewsThe Cambridge Menzshed is full steam ahead transforming the historic Leamington Dairy Service Factory into a welcoming community space.
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Mayor ‘stoked’ with airport announcement
NewsToday’s announcement that international flights are returning to Hamilton Airport has been cheered on by Waipā Mayor Susan O’Regan.
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Family ties bind sister cities
NewsTwo people with a long-standing family connection to Cambridge’s sister city Bihoro have been selected as part of a seven-strong Waipā District delegation to visit Japan this month.
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Shelterbelts and crop protection structure rules to become clearer
NewsPeople are being encouraged to have their say on Waipā District Council’s rules on shelterbelts and artificial crop protection structures.
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Waters governance group to guide future options
NewsA project governance group has been established to guide future decision-making on the delivery of water services in the Waipā District.
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Waipā residents get kudos for recycling
NewsAlmost everyone in Waipā has got the hang of the new recycling rules.
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All aboard for Slow Fashion September
NewsWaipā residents are encouraged to dive into the world of sustainable style, cut down on clothing waste and keep their wallets happy this Slow Fashion September.
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Building consents made smoother for Waipā
NewsApplying for building consents in Waipā will soon look different with council upgrading its customer portal to Objective Build, to improve consistency, quality and transparency.
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New appointment to Audit and Risk Committee for Waipā
NewsA new independent member has been appointed to Waipā District Council’s Audit and Risk Committee.
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Arts funding boost for Waipā
NewsWaipā musicians, poets, dancers and filmmakers can now apply for another share of Creative New Zealand funding to help support local arts in the district.
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Te Awamutu Library’s 150 years of service
NewsTe Awamutu Library marked its 150th anniversary of dedicated service this week.
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Financial deal set to net nearly $400,000 profit
NewsA nearly $400,000 profit will be netted by Waipā District Council in a low-risk arbitrage deal over the next eight months.
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Waipā votes yes to Māori ward representation
NewsWaipā District Council has ‘doubled down’ on its decision to retain a Māori ward, reaffirming its commitment to Māori representation.
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New Chief Executive welcomed with rousing pōwhiri
NewsWaipā District Council officially welcomed its new Chief Executive yesterday, with a rousing pōwhiri at Lake Karāpiro attended by representatives from a number of iwi across the Waikato.
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Public perception of Council on the rise
NewsA ‘back-to-basics’ approach to council spending and decision-making is beginning to deliver for Waipā District Council, with the 2024 Annual Resident Perception Survey showing an encouraging upturn.
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Major change coming for Waipā water
NewsWaipā District Council has signalled major change is coming for how it delivers water services in the future.
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Time’s up for boy racers in Waipā
NewsThe rubber has hit the road for anti-social drivers in rural Waipā.
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Minister calls in waste-to-energy plant application
NewsThe application for a waste-to-energy plant to be built in Te Awamutu has been called in by the Minister for the Environment and will be referred to a board of inquiry.
