News
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Waipā Youth Award ceremony cancelled for second year due to COVID-19
NewsThis year’s Waipā Youth Awards ceremony has been cancelled for a second year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Waipā district council offices and facilities closed
NewsWaipā District Council offices and facilities are now closed for COVID-19 alert level 4 snap lockdown
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Waipā representation review proposal approved for consultation
NewsWaipā District Council is asking for residents and ratepayers’ feedback on its initial proposal for the district’s representation arrangements.
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Digital upskilling a hit at Waipā Libraries
NewsA digital literacy programme available at both Waipā District Libraries has been a big hit, with more than 430 sessions held and 84 visits to community groups carried out between April and June.
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Rose planting ceremony creates blossoming friendship
NewsA blossoming friendship is growing between Te Awamutu’s Rose Society and Waipā District Council staff.
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Parking tickets up but complaints down
NewsIncreased carpark monitoring has had a rise in tickets issued but a drop in complaints about the lack of carparks in Cambridge and Te Awamutu over the past three months.
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Waipā to become smoke and vape free
NewsWaipā District Council yesterday adopted a policy which will see public areas across the district become smoke and vape free.
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Te Awamutu set to expand as district develops
NewsNew subdivisions and developments for Te Awamutu are on the horizon, following a decision to bring forward new residential zones for the growing town.
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Leamington playgrounds to undergo key maintenance
NewsTwo of Cambridge’s playground sites will be temporarily closed for maintenance in August, including the permanent relocation of utilities from one playground.
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Te Awamutu, Kihikihi, Pirongia water rates bills delayed
NewsResidents in Te Awamutu, Pirongia and Kihikihi will be late in receiving their quarterly water rates bill, but will still be given one month to pay from the invoice date, says Council.
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New supplementary water supply for Kihikihi starts
NewsA more resilient water supply is on the way for the growing town of Kihikihi, following a successful tender appointment.
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Council app nearing 3,000 users
NewsThousands of Waipā residents have signed up to a free mobile app which sends reminders for rates bills, recycling collection, dog registration, community events and more.
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Kihikihi Village Plan feedback period extended
NewsKihikihi residents will have more time to consider and provide feedback to the plan for their growing village.
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Te Awamutu Bunnings building to be used as COVID-19 vaccination centre
NewsThe Bunnings building in Te Awamutu is set to become a temporary COVID-19 vaccination centre from next month.
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Drivers encouraged to stop for free food and a chat
NewsHot dogs, soup, fruit and coffee will be on offer for drivers this weekend at two driver fatigue stops.
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Rescue dog wins free dog registration for life
NewsA rescue dog named after the American crime drama Bones has won free registration for the rest of his life while living in Waipā.
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Major Cambridge subdivision application refused
NewsIndependent Hearing Commissioners have released a decision today, refusing a major subdivision application in Cambridge, following a hearing held during May and June.
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Waipā community funding round opens
NewsNon-profit community groups can now apply for financial assistance from Waipā District Council’s discretionary funds.
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Decision on Streets for People project deferred
NewsA final decision on temporary changes being trialled as part of the Streets for People project in Cambridge has been deferred.
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Water reforms: Mayor wants more detail
NewsWaipā Mayor Jim Mylchreest wants more information before deciding on whether or not he supports the government’s water reforms.
