News
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Governance shake-up for Waipā District Council
NewsDecision-making around the Waipā District Council table is set to take a more strategic focus for 2025, with an overhaul of the meeting schedule and frequency underway.
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Explore Waipā’s newest destination playground
NewsWaipā’s newest destination playground at Cambridge’s Papatakohe Park will open with a celebration event on Saturday, February 15, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
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Council speaks out on ‘divisive, harmful’ Treaty Principles Bill
NewsWaipā District Council has joined the chorus of opposition to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
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Resilience in numbers – Civil Defence Local Controller appointed
NewsAn additional Civil Defence Local Controller has been appointed for Waipā, further strengthening its team of experienced emergency management response staff.
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Use water - but keep it shorter
NewsWith a hot, dry and windy summer in full swing, Waipā District may soon be facing water restrictions for the first time in three years.
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Building the next generation of Māori leaders
NewsYoung, community-minded, ambitious and Māori – sound like someone you know?
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Rāhui placed at Arapuni and Bulmers Landings
NewsFollowing the tragic drowning of a man in the Waikato River near Arapuni last Friday evening, Raukawa have placed a rāhui over Arapuni Landing and Bulmers Landing.
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Former Waipā councillor awarded King’s Service Medal
NewsGrahame Webber, former Waipā District councillor, deputy mayor, and Cambridge Community Board member, has been awarded the King’s Service Medal for his outstanding contributions to local government.
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Dutch Elm Disease in 100-year-old tree confirmed
NewsA second case of Dutch Elm Disease has been confirmed in the Waipā District with the Elm tree removed from Victoria Square earlier this month returning a positive result.
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Plan Change 26 finalised for Waipā District Council
NewsThe Government has rejected requests from Council to amend two components of Plan Change 26, which will result in increased costs for building new dwellings.
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Council stands strong against waste-to-energy plant proposal
NewsTe Awamutu should not become the waste hub of the Waikato. That’s the bottom line of Waipā District Council’s opposition to the waste-to-energy plant that’s proposed.
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Destination playground design unveiled for Leamington Domain
NewsLeamington Domain is set to be transformed next year with a new destination playground featuring water, sand, and nature-themed play areas.
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Iconic 35-year-old Lake Te Koo Utu structure gets a refresh
NewsThirty-five years on, the designer and creator of Lake Te Koo Utu’s Olympia Flowform was back in Cambridge this month refurbishing the iconic sculpture, to ensure it lasts another three decades.
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Three waters, three options, one decision
NewsThe way is still wide open for Waipā District Council to work with fellow local authorities to deliver water services.
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Feedback will shape future of Pirongia halls
NewsThe people of Pirongia have made their views clear about their community halls – and their feedback will play a crucial role in shaping decisions about the future of the facilities.
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Waipā representation arrangements confirmed
NewsWaipā District Council’s representation arrangements are now confirmed for the 2025 election.
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Council issues New Year recycling resolution
NewsDo better or risk getting your bin privileges removed.
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Water saving a priority as hot summer looms
NewsWith the days getting longer and the temperature rising, we’re encouraging Waikato locals to get ahead of the game with tips and tricks to be smart with water this summer season.
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Cambridge follows Te Awamutu in extending parking time limits
NewsCambridge is set to follow Te Awamutu by trialling extensions to parking time limits in its central business district in the new year.
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Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant Build on Track
NewsThe construction of the new Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant is progressing smoothly and remains on track, with key milestones achieved in recent months.
