News
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Water restrictions introduced as summer approaches
NewsHamilton and Waipa will move to Water Alert Level One restrictions from Thursday 17 December 2020.
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Historic Te Awamutu Courier editions to be digitised
NewsThe Te Awamutu Courier newspaper catalogue held at Te Awamutu Museum has been approved into a national programme to digitise our heritage.
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Parents urged to have ‘the conversation’ with young drivers
NewsParents in Waipā are being urged to speak to young drivers about safe driving habits before they head on summer road trips over the holiday period.
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Waharoa and pou unveiled at Mātakitaki
NewsA sacred site in Pirongia has been recognised with the unveiling of a carved waharoa (entranceway) and three pou (posts) to commemorate the people who lived and died there in 1822
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New water supply for Te Awamutu on track
NewsThe new Te Awamutu water supply is well on track for next summer with the new pipeline now fully laid between the Waikato River and Te Awamutu.
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Proposal to improve water quality at Lake Te Koo Utu
NewsA series of measures have been proposed to significantly improve the quality of the water at Lake Te Koo Utu in Cambridge.
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Libraries to get new staff to support recovery
NewsThe team at Waipā District Libraries is set to grow next year with the introduction of three staff to support recovery in Waipā.
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The Cambridge Pool project – a sneak peek at the new facility
NewsA video providing a first glimpse inside the highly-anticipated Cambridge Pool has been released this week showing a nearly-complete 25-metre pool, spa, toddler pool and hydrotherapy pool
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Round 16 of Waipā Heritage Fund opens
NewsThe next funding round for Waipā heritage projects is now open.
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Council defers rent increases
NewsWaipā District Council has deferred any rent increase for tenants living in Council-owned housing for the elderly units until 1 July 2021.
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New rules for beekeeping proposed
NewsRules around beekeeping in urban areas, changes to water supply for rural firefighting and other technical improvements are part of three proposed plan changes open for consultation.
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Bridge to nowhere no longer
NewsCambridge’s blue ‘bridge to nowhere’ is now a bridge to somewhere, following a fence removal overnight.
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Covid recovery funding allocated
NewsMore than $140,000 has been allocated by Waipā District Council to support the community’s recovery from Covid-19.
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Cambridge Lions donate $24K for skatepark furniture
NewsA generous donation for new park furniture has been given to Waipā District Council by the Cambridge Lions Club today.
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Mobility assistance scheme available
NewsWaipā residents with a condition that makes travel tricky are encouraged to register for a scheme to help make getting out in the community easier and cheaper.
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Community advisors admit 'huge' challenge ahead
NewsWaipā District Council’s new commmunity advisors know they have a huge job ahead to help Waipā people recover equitably from the ongoing impacts of Covid-19.
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Splash of colour for Centennial Park toilets
NewsThe new loos at Centennial Park in Te Awamutu has received a splash of colour, following a public art competition run by Waipā District Council.
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Waipā economy holding its own
NewsWaipā’s economy is holding its own, despite the ongoing impacts of Covid-19.
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Cambridge to get first dual cycleway
NewsCambridge is set to get its first dual cycleway next year, marking the start of a move to transform the town into a hub for walking and cycling.
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Waipā receives $6.8M for waters projects
NewsWaipā District Council has received $6.8 million in stimulus funding to deliver water projects in the district.
