News
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Hundreds have their say on Lake Te Koo Utu draft concept plan
NewsHundreds of Cambridge residents have had their say on a draft concept plan proposing significant improvements to Lake Te Koo Utu and the surrounding reserve.
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Over 500 responses to Memorial Park plan
NewsA significant number of public submissions have been received on Waipā District Council’s draft Memorial Park concept plan, which closed on Monday.
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Councils kicks off Cambridge growth
NewsThe first tranche of massive infrastructure work to unlock new growth areas in Cambridge will start before Christmas.
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Report notes ‘cautious optimism’, but…
NewsAn independent economic outlook report provided to Waipā District Council says New Zealand is in a period of “cautious optimism” despite a finely balanced economy.
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Four-legged Waipā resident scoops major prize
NewsA therapy dog who spends his time supporting the sick and elderly has won free registration for the rest of his life while living in Waipā.
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Council says support local
NewsCouncil is actively promoting a ’contribute locally’ policy as it works to support the economic recovery of Waipā following the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Legal advice sought on protected trees
NewsWaipa District Council will look at whether or not it can set up legal agreements with individual landowners to help maintain protected trees in the district.
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Improvements on the way for hazardous intersection
NewsA hazardous intersection in Te Awamutu will be upgraded with new road markings in the coming weeks to improve visibility for drivers.
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Council confirms 2.4% average rate rise
NewsWaipā District Council has confirmed an average 2.4 per cent rates rise for the 2020-2021 year.
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Cheaper bus fares on the way
NewsWaipā residents will pay half of the normal fare to catch a bus from Cambridge, Te Awamutu and Ōhaupō to Hamilton from next week as a new bus ticketing system is introduced.
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Funding boost for Waipā events
NewsWaipā District Council has announced a $70,000 funding boost to support local events and stimulate spending in the district.
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Drop in to Memorial Park & Lake Te Koo Utu
NewsLove it, hate it, want to change it? Waipā District Council wants to hear your feedback about two draft concept plans in Lake Te Koo Utu and Memorial Park, currently out for consultation.
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New community facility opening in Ohaupō
NewsResidents of Ohaupō and surrounding towns will come together this weekend to celebrate the opening of a new community facility.
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Council granted funding for innovative streetscape project
NewsA project to create safer and healthier journeys to school for children will soon be underway in Cambridge following the success of an application for funding to make streets more people-friendly.
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Massive tanks arrive in Te Awamutu
NewsThree large underground storage tanks will arrive in Te Awamutu this week as Albert Park Pump Station activity ramps up.
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Significant progress for major roundabout project
NewsSignificant progress has been made on the construction of a major roundabout in Cambridge despite a month-long delay due to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
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Council to pump up community support
NewsWaipa District Council will employ community advisors to work directly with local social agencies and community groups to help the district recover from Covid-19.
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Waipā considering 2.4 per cent rate rise
NewsWaipā councillors are set to make recommendations to Council on its revised Draft Annual Plan on 16 June, including proposed rates for the coming year.
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Work on Williamson Street nearing completion
NewsAn extensive makeover of the street outside the Cambridge pool is nearing completion despite a month delay due to the Covid-19 lockdown period.
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Plastics 1, 2 and 5 change in place next week
NewsA change to Waipā District Council’s recycling service will be in place from next week.