News
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Mayor rejects ‘super council’ concerns
NewsWaipā mayor Jim Mylchreest says it’s “common sense” that councils around a major urban centre like Hamilton plan collectively – but they don’t need a super council like Auckland to do it.
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Pictures of progress at the Cambridge Pool
NewsPhotos of the Cambridge Pool have been shared by Waipā District Council, showing a glimpse of progress on-site.
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Te Ara Wai Journeys up for three awards
NewsWork on a project to showcase Waipā’s significant cultural sites has been acknowledged as some of the best design work in New Zealand.
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Cambridge C4 structure plan endorsed
NewsA new residential area, known as C4, is one step closer following the endorsement of a structure plan at Council today.
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A Bright Future for Pirongia
NewsImproving access to the Waipā river, providing more recreational places for youth and making it safer for children to walk and cycle to school are key focuses of a plan for the future of Pirongia.
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More dogs, but fewer complaints
NewsMore dogs are calling Waipā home but complaints to the Council about canine companions are falling.
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Waipā steady, but pain ahead
NewsA $68 million increased dairy payout has seen Waipā buck the national trend with a tiny move upward in average annual gross domestic product over the latest quarter.
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BAU at Council’s public facilities
NewsRestrictions have been removed at the Cambridge and Te Awamutu libraries and Te Awamutu Museum following a nationwide move to Alert Level 1 last night.
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Perception of Council’s performance on the rise
NewsThe number of Waipā residents satisfied with Council’s performance over the past year has risen compared to 2019.
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Business as usual in Waipā
NewsIt’s back to business as usual at Waipā District Council following a return to Alert Level 1 at midnight last night.
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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori celebrated at Council
NewsA drive to incorporate te reo Māori into everyday life at Waipā District Council is one of several ways Council is celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori this year.
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Council launches ‘Designer Dunny’ public art competition
NewsWaipā residents are encouraged to let their imaginations run wild designing the exterior of a new public toilet facility in Te Awamutu.
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Memorial Park feedback presented
NewsMaintain the beloved War Memorial Park was the general consensus presented by residents at the Te Awamutu Community Board’s public forum on Tuesday evening
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Waipā celebrates Bee Aware Month
NewsSeptember is Bee Aware Month and Waipā District Council invites the whole community to get involved to help raise awareness about the importance of bees.
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Major roundabout soon open to cars
NewsCambridge’s largest roundabout will soon open to cars as the project nears the final stages of construction.
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Creative Communities Scheme funding available
NewsCalling all creatives in Waipā! Funding is now open for creative projects throughout the district.
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Council committed to Waipā stories
NewsWaipa District Council remains committed to telling the district’s stories, including those of the New Zealand Land Wars, says Mayor Jim Mylchreest.
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Water and wastewater pipes to unlock new growth areas
NewsWaipā Civil Ltd has started the installation of new water and wastewater pipes, which will service two large residential growth areas, to the north west of Cambridge.
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Covid plays havoc with Cambridge Pool
NewsChallenges partly as a result of Covid-19 have forced Waipa District Council to review the opening date of the Cambridge pool.
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Waipā wins support for te reo
NewsCouncils throughout New Zealand have overwhelmingly supported Waipā’s efforts to help improve pronunciation of the Maori language.
