Prudent Plan for District
9 March 2010
Balancing external cost pressures while continuing to provide a high level of service delivery and infrastructure is the key theme behind Waipa District Council’s 2010/11 Annual Plan. more...
Turbine relocated at Mighty River Domain
8 March 2010
The 20 tonne turbine previously located in front of the old water sports complex at Mighty River Domain has now been relocated to allow car park and site works to be completed. Photo, more...
Alexandra St works to start March 8
9 February 2010
As part of the wider Heart of Te Awamutu project, Alexandra Street enhancement works will get underway on March 8. more...
Shakespeare St crossing to be reinstalled
5 February 2010
Waipa District Council has decided to reinstall the zebra crossing at its previous Shakespeare Street location. more...
Be safe, be sure, and get a fire permit
13 January 2010
With fire restrictions in place until March 31, you must apply for a permit from Council if you need to light a fire. more...
New bus service tender out
12 January 2010
Tenders for an expanded bus service between Te Awamutu and Hamilton and Cambridge and Hamilton have been called for. more...
CE confirms council organisation structure
11 December 2009
Waipa District Council’s Chief Executive Garry Dyet announced the new organisation structure to staff on Thursday 10 December. more...
Tender lets kick off major projects
2 December 2009
Tenders have now been let for two significant Te Awamutu projects due to start in January. more...
Rural fire restrictions begin December 1
27 November 2009
Restrictions on lighting fires anywhere in the Waipa District begin on December 1st, to remain in place until the end of March 2010, the only exception being if a permit is granted. more...
Water is precious – help us conserve it
12 November 2009
As part of a wider water conservation programme, alternate day sprinkler restrictions have now been introduced. Te Awamutu and Cambridge
Preparations well underway for centenary concert
9 November 2009
Singing, dancing, poetry, history – next Thursday’s concert at the Cambridge Town Hall will have it all. more...
Free Funding Workshop for Community Groups
2 November 2009
Calling all Waipa groups and organisations – ensure your funding applications are the best they can be by attending a free half-day workshop on November 12. more...
Medal audit opens investigation
28 October 2009
An audit of war medals undertaken at Te Awamutu Museum has recently been completed and revealed that 33 medals were unaccounted for. more...
Community Arts and Culture Grants Awarded
26 October 2009
Recently the Cambridge and Waipa Community Arts Councils met to allocate their second round of Creative Communities Scheme grants for 2009. Cambridge or Te Awamutu
New CEO looks to the Future
23 October 2009
Waipa District Council’s new Chief Executive Garry Dyet is now reviewing the operational management structure. more...
2009/10 District Promotion Fund grants awarded
23 October 2009
At a recent meeting of Waipa District Council’s District Promotion Fund committee, the following grants were confirmed, more...
Views sought on proposed Town Plans and Environment Strategy
19 October 2009
Two key aspects of the Waipa 2050 project, the draft Environment Strategy and draft Town Concept Plans for Cambridge, Te Awamutu/Kihikihi, Ohaupo and Pirongia are now available for public feedback. more...
Pirongia Community Grants Awarded
14 October 2009
The Pirongia Consultative Committee met recently to consider community grant applications. This year there were 20 applications from the Pirongia Ward, requesting $43,730 in funding from a pool of $15,810. more...
More champions to be added to Cambridge Walk of Fame
5 October 2009
Four more sporting identities will be added to Cambridge’s lengthly list of achievers at a Walk of Fame induction ceremony to be held on October 12. more...
COMMUNITY BOARD GRANTS 2009/10
21 September 2009
The Community Board met recently to consider the applications received for community grants. Te Awamutu or Cambridge
Unique partnership signed and sealed
14 September 2009
A 10-year sponsorship agreement for Karapiro Domain has today been signed between Waipa District Council and Mighty River Power. Photo, more...
Fantastic support for Waipa’s e-Day
9 September 2009
It took 10 tandem trailer, four ute, and three car loads, plus a horse float, a 3-berth and a 7-berth horse truck to transport items from the two drop off points to storage on Waipa’s e-Day. more...
Missing war medal on its way home
4 September 2009
Thanks to the efforts of the Te Awamutu RSA and an Auckland historian, a significant war medal that went missing from Te Awamutu Museum in the mid 1990’s is now on its way home. more...
Waipa gears up for Karapiro 2010
4 September 2009
Another year, another medal haul from a rowing world championship. more...
Geotechnical issues sees contract concluded
4 September 2009
Despite significant geotechnical testing prior to the stormwater pipe works starting that indicated Lindsay Park was the best location... more...
Maungatautari MoU confirms conservation project funding
28 August 2009
Environment Waikato and Waipa District Council yesterday signed a formal agreement to help fund one of New Zealand’s flagship conservation projects aimed at protecting habitat for native plants and birds on Maungatautari. more...
September Creative Community Grant funding round now open
25 August 2009
Calling all community groups – if you are planning an arts, performance or cultural event, funding grants are available from the Waipa Community Arts Council, a third party relationship between Creative NZ and Waipa District Council. more...
NRB Survey results announced
10 August 2009
Data collected from 402 residents in June has been collated and summarised, with results showing similar opinions of Council and Council services to last year. more...
2009 Heritage Award Winners Announced
6 August 2009
The best of the best from across the District were celebrated last night, at Waipa District Council’s Built and Cultural Heritage Awards evening. more..., Award photo
Waipa’s E-Day – Saturday September 5
4 August 2009
Waipa District Council is calling on residents to bring their old computer hardware (monitors, printers, keyboards, scanners etc) or mobile phones that they would like to get rid of, to Waipa’s E-day on Saturday September 5. more...
New Chief Executive appointed
28 July 2009
The Mayor and Councillors of Waipa District Council are pleased to announce the appointment of a new chief executive, following the resignation of John Inglis after 10 years in the role. more...
Seal chip losses a nuisance
28 July 2009
A mixture of warmer wet weather and then frosts has contributed to the sealing chip ‘losses’ experienced in parts of the District. more...
Community Board grants now open for applications
27 July 2009
Waipa District Community Board discretionary grants are now open to community group applicants. more...
Dog neglect distressing for Council staff
20 July 2009
While most owners take excellent care of their pets, Waipa District Council’s animal control staff have been dismayed at some recent cases of dogs coming into the pounds suffering from long term neglect. more...
7 July 2009
Bilimag cleanup begins
Following the recent Court of Appeal decision in their favour, Bilimag Holdings Ltd is now working closely with Waipa District Council staff to begin the clean up of the Cambridge Road site. more...
1 July 2009
Waipa ranks highly in Ministry survey
Waipa District Council has been ranked 12th out of 85 local authorities for the processing of resource consents, according to the latest two-yearly statistics from the Ministry for the Environment. more...
30 June 2009
10-year Plan adopted
Council’s 2009-2019 10-year Plan was adopted today at the formal June Council meeting. more...
2 June 2009
Creative Communities Scheme Grants
Recently the Cambridge Community Arts Council met to allocate its first round of Creative Communities Scheme grants for 2009. more...
2 June 2009
Community Arts and Culture Grants Awarded
Recently the Waipa Community Arts Council met to allocate its first round of Creative Communities Scheme grants for 2009. more...
25 May 2009
Te Awamutu and Kihkihi 2050 – What will our town be like?
The recent Te Awamutu Town Planning vision workshop provided some excellent information for the Town Plan, with another workshop planned for Kihikihi on June 3. more...
18 May 2009
Hearings provide valuable extra feedback
Last week’s hearings saw 63 submitters present their submissions in person to Council, adding valuable extra feedback to the written submissions already received by Council. more...
15 May 2009
Sprinkler Restrictions now over
Sprinkler restrictions that were put in place in January have now been lifted. more...
11 May 2009
Community input on Council plans
Community feedback on the draft 10-year Plan, Waipa 2050 and Future Proof has been significant and very positive... more...
8 May 2009
Town planning workshop a great success
Last week’s Cambridge Town Planning workshop provided some excellent information for the draft strategy. more...
8 May 2009
Shakespeare St upgrade progressing to schedule
Works to upgrade and enhance the Leamington Village are now about half way completed. more...
29 April 2009
Town planning for Te Awamutu and Kihikihi
Waipa’s growth strategy and the review of the District Plan will be complemented by a Town Plan for Te Awamutu and Kihikihi... more...
21 April 2009
Have your say on Kihikihi Domain
Council is now accepting submissions on the draft Kihikihi Recreation Reserve Strategic Plan and Reserve Management Plan. more...
21 April 2009
Sustainable living in Te Awamutu
If you would like to save money, have a healthier home and reduce your carbon emissions, then the Sustainable Living Programme is for you. more...
20 April 2009
Town planning for Cambridge
Waipa’s growth strategy and the review of the District Plan will be complemented by a Town Plan for Cambridge – a detailed blueprint to guide growth and development. more...
14 April 2009
Submissions close on Friday 17th
Submissions for the 10-year Plan and Waipa 2050 close at 5pm on Friday April 17, so make sure you have had your say! more...
9 April 2009
Alexandra Street seats scheduled for removal
The brick seating structures in the central section of Alexandra Street have been scheduled for removal in preparation for future pavement works, outside the Central Café and RSA buildings. more...
2 April 2009
Waipa DC Chief Executive announces resignation
Waipa District Council’s chief executive John Inglis has announced that he will not be seeking to renew his employment contract when it expires at the end of the year. more...
20 March 2009
Don’t forget to have your say!
The draft 10-year Plan 2009-2019 was released for consultation last week, and a number of submissions have already been received says project manager Tracey Hancock. more...
18 March 2009
Counting down to Earth Hour
Show your support for action on climate change, and turn your lights off for an hour on Saturday March 28 at 8.30pm. more...
16 March 2009
Don’t forget to have your say!
Consultation for the 2009-19 10-year Plan begins today and the community getting involved in the process is hugely important says Project Manager Tracey Hancock. more...
6 March 2009
Waipa Draft Growth Strategy approved for consultation
Waipa District’s Draft Growth Strategy was approved by the Strategic Planning and Development Committee this week, and will be available for public consultation alongside the 10-year Plan from 16 March – 17 April 2009. more...
23 February 2009
Counting down to 10-year Plan consultation
Three key words define Waipa District’s 10-year Plan says Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston, choices, challenges and consultation. more...
12 February 2009
Prudent Plan for Waipa District
Council’s Policy Committee has approved a draft 10-year Plan to be audited prior to it being available for public comment in March. more...
5 February 2009
Good start to water conservation
Water conservation has gotten off to a good start. Cambridge/Leamington or Te Awamutu/Kihikihi
2 February 2009
Mutu St rehabilitation underway
Pavement reconstruction on Mutu Street, between Alexandra and Mahoe Streets is now underway. more...
29 January 2009
“Trenchless technology” for Cambridge
Advanced stormwater pipe installation technology will be trialled in Cambridge next month. more...
21 January 2009
Super Library Programme a great success
Waipa District Libraries’ summer reading programme has again proved a great success, with 140 children taking part. Cambridge Library or Te Awamutu Library
8 January 2009
Water is precious - help us conserve it
Cambridge or Te Awamutu
8 January 2009
Have your say in 2009
Council needs your assistance in determining the direction of the Waipa District for the next 10 years. more..