News
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Major Waikeria wastewater project completed
NewsA major wastewater construction project has come to an end following the final completion and commissioning of the new Waikeria wastewater Pump Station.
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Water restrictions lifted for Wāipa
NewsThe Waipā community has done a great job playing their part in using water efficiently this summer with water alert levels set to be lifted in Waipā and Hamilton from Friday 19 March.
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Rainwater tank gifted to local school
NewsA letter from a year six student to Council has seen a local primary school gifted a rainwater tank by the mayor.
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1.8 per cent proposed average rates increase for next 10 years
NewsWaipā District Council will meet tomorrow to consider a 1.8 per cent average annual rates increase over the next 10 years, starting with 4.1 per cent in 2021/2022.
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Major changes for Memorial Park plan following feedback
NewsThe long-awaited update to the Memorial Park draft concept plan was presented to the Te Awamutu Community Board on Tuesday evening, with significant changes based on community feedback.
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Mayor to mentor two ‘stars’
NewsWaipā mayor Jim Mylchreest has doubled his committment to a leadership programme for young Māori.
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Temporary changes installed on streets in Cambridge
NewsAround 15 temporary changes - including painted dots on the road and speed cushions – have been installed on a network of streets around Cambridge.
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Countdown on for Balloons Visit Waipā next week
NewsThe countdown is on for Balloons Visit Waipā, which heads to Te Awamutu next week.
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Watermain upgrade on Victoria Street starting early March
NewsAn upgrade on a major watermain in Cambridge is set to start next Tuesday to help futureproof the town’s water supply
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Waipā celebrates Parks Week
NewsWaipā will celebrate its 200 parks and open spaces next week as part of a national campaign to recognise the vital role these areas play in maintaining healthy and liveable communities.
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Upbeat economy but Covid pain unevenly spread
NewsWaipā’s primary industry is continuing to buffer the district from the economic fall-out of Covid-19.
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Ngahinapouri village plan consultation opens next week
NewsA new intersection, a village hub, more housing and room for the school to grow are some of the ideas put forward as part of the draft Ngahinapouri Village Concept Plan.
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Recycling service suspended to several properties
NewsMore than 25 properties in Waipā have had their recycling services suspended after serious contamination was repeatedly found inside their recycling bins.
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Section of Pioneer Park Playground to close for maintenance
NewsA section of Pioneer Park Playground in Te Awamutu will be fenced off from Tuesday 2 March while maintenance is carried out.
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Balloons Visit Waipā heads to Te Awamutu next month
NewsTe Awamutu will play host to a range of hot air balloons when the popular Balloons Visit Waipā event heads to Albert Park next month.
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Changes made to cycleway project
NewsSignificant changes have been made to a proposal to cul-de-sac two streets in Cambridge following feedback from the community.
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Parkour course to be built in Te Awamutu
NewsYouth in Te Awamutu will have something to smile about once a new parkour zone is built in Te Awamutu.
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Local company secures Council contract
NewsCambridge company Elite Building Compliance has secured a three-year contract with Waipā District Council.
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Rubbish collection points removed
NewsA number of unofficial rubbish bag drop-off points across the district will be removed in the coming months in an effort to eliminate littering, odour and vermin at the sites.
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Waipā shifts back to Alert Level 2
NewsRestrictions are back in place at all Waipā District Council facilities as the district shifts into Alert Level 2
