News and Press Releases
Have your say on the draft Cambridge Town Belt Management Plan
10 January 2011
Waipa residents are being invited to have their say on the future management of Cambridge’s Town Belt. more...
Approval given to forge ahead with Cambridge Pool fundraising
6 December 2011
Waipa District Council today agreed for the development of a covered pool in Cambridge to remain programmed for the 2012/13 year. more...
Multi-million dollar investment planned for water infrastructure
5 December 2011
Waipa District Council is planning to make a multi-million dollar investment into its water infrastructure over the next 10 years, which will include the building of new reservoirs in both Te Awamutu and Cambridge. more...
Special council meeting to consider Cambridge Pool next week
28 November 2011
Waipa District Council will hold an extraordinary meeting next Tuesday, December 6, to receive a report from the Cambridge Pool Fundraising Committee. more...
Residents urged to conserve water as restrictions begin
28 November 2011
Water restrictions were today introduced for the Waipa District in an effort to ensure water supply balances demand over the summer period. more...
Carols at the Square on December 10
28 November 2011
Santa will be rocking around the Christmas tree on Saturday, December 10 when Waipa District Council hosts Carols at Victoria Square. more...
Waipa District Council launches Facebook page
1 November 2011
Waipa District Council has launched its own Facebook page in an effort to keep people informed of the latest council news. more ...
Waipa District Council contains waste oil spill
2 November 2011
Waipa District Council has moved quickly to contain an oil spill. more...
Temporary liquor bans to be introduced at Mighty River Domain
28 October 2011
A temporary liquor ban will be introduced at Might River Domain, Lake Karapiro for certain events this summer as Waipa District Council seeks to maintain the family friendly atmosphere. more...
Work continuing below Victoria Bridge
19 October 2011
Erosion protection work is continuing on the riverbank below Victoria Bridge in Cambridge. more...
New rating valuations being sent out this week
17 October 2011
A revaluation of property values in the Waipa District has revealed a 12.6 percent drop in overall value since 2008 to a total of $12.3 billion. more...
Council Votes to Help Fund Establishment of National Cycling Centre in Waipa District
28 September 2011
Waipa District Council has voted 8-4 in favour of supporting a $1 million funding request to help build the National Cycling Centre of Excellence near Cambridge. more...
Waipa prepares to celebrate rowers return
19 September 2011
A celebratory function will be held next week to honour the achievements of our rowers at the 2011 World Rowing Championships. more...
Te Awamutu Water Supply threatened after major failure on Saturday
19 September 2011
A major break in the trunk watermain that supplies water to Te Awamutu threatened to cut supply on Saturday. more...
Annual Report for the 2010/11 financial year available now
12 September 2011
Waipa District Council has ended its 2010/11 financial year with an operating surplus of $5.7 million despite ongoing impacts from the global recession. more...
Victoria Bridge to reopen today
7 September 2011
Victoria Bridge will be reopened today (Wednesday, 7 September) following the results of investigations into a slip that caused concern over the bridge’s stability. more...
Decision on bridge expected tomorrow
6 September 2011
A decision on whether the Victoria Bridge will be reopened will be made by Waipa District Council tomorrow (Wednesday, 7 September). more...
10 year plan to shape vision for the district
Friday, September 2 2011
What is your vision for the district? That is the question being asked of residents as Waipa District Council begins development of its draft 10 year Plan. more...
Time extension granted for pool fundraising
31 August 2011
The Cambridge Swimming Pool Fundraising Committee has been granted a time extension in which to reach the $4.5 million target that is needed to see the development of a covered pool go ahead. more...
Te Awamutu toilet gets a makeover
31 August 2011
The public toilet unit in Te Awamutu’s Jacob Street carpark by the Fresh Choice supermarket will be removed tomorrow (Thursday) so it can receive a makeover. more...
Waipa District Council reaffirms support for regional rate
31 August 2011
Waipa District Council has reaffirmed its support for Waikato Regional Council to introduce a regional rate for the proposed National Cycling Centre of Excellence. more...
First Past the Post voting system to stay
30 August 2011
Waipa District Council has opted to retain the First Past the Post voting system for the next two local body elections. more...
Fifteen acknowledged at Waipa Heritage Awards
29 August 2011
An extremely high standard of entries resulted in all 15 being acknowledged at the 2011 Waipa Heritage Awards last Thursday night (August 25). more...
Victoria Bridge to remain closed until early next week – free bus available from tomorrow
29 August 2011
Cambridge’s high level Victoria Bridge will remain closed at least until early next week to allow for the completion of in-depth investigations into soil stability around the bridge supports. more...
Waipa District Council supports regional rate in principle
26 August 2011
Waipa District Council is supporting the introduction of a regional rate for the proposed national cycling centre of excellence, subject to its submission being ratified at Tuesday’s council meeting. more...
Waipa residents urged to take alternative route
26 August 2011
People are being urged to take alternative routes to get to Cambridge/Leamington where possible as at peak times the closure of Victoria Bridge is causing delays and heavy traffic volumes on State Highway 1. more...
Victoria Bridge likely to be closed for a week
25 August 2011
Cambridge’s Victoria Bridge will remain closed for at least a week to allow for further investigations into a slip that may have compromised the integrity of the bridge supports. more...
Victoria Bridge closed to allow for structural evaluation
24 August 2011
Cambridge’s Victoria Bridge has been closed to all traffic following the identification of a slip that may have compromised the bridge supports. more...
Slip repair work underway near Victoria Bridge
22 August 2011
Contractors have begun work to repair a slip near Cambridge’s Victoria Bridge. more...
Waipa Youth Award winners announced for 2011
12 August 2011
Some of the district’s finest young people were recognised for their outstanding achievements at the Waipa Youth Awards 2011 last night (Thursday, August 11). more...
Waipa Heritage Award winners to be announced next Thursday
17 August 2011
The winners of the 2011 Waipa Heritage Awards will be unveiled at a special function at Cambridge’s St Andrews Hall next Thursday night, August 25, from 5.30pm. more...
Facelift on way for Te Awamutu roundabout
10 August 2011
A temporary facelift is on the way for the roundabout on the corner of Te Awamutu’s Alexandra and Mutu Streets while Waipa District Council investigates reconstruction options. more...
First rates notices for 2011/12 year sent out
2 August 2011
Around 19,500 rates notices will be delivered to letterboxes across the district this week. more...
People invited to find out more about Cambridge wastewater upgrade
01 August 2011
A multi-million dollar plan for the upgrade of the Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant will be unveiled to the public next week as Waipa District Council begins its consultation process for the project. more...
Community groups invited to apply for share of $75,000
25 July 2011
Calling all non-profit community organisations . . . . It is that time of year when you can apply for a share of Waipa District Council’s $75,000 discretionary grants fund. more...
Vandals warned that crime will cost
July 25 2011
Vandals caught damaging road signs in the Waipa District can expect to find out the hard way that crime does not pay. more...
Waipa Limits Rates Rise In Spite Of Major Cost Increases
1 July 2011
Waipa District Council has confirmed a 4.97 per cent rate increase for 2011-2012 - slightly less than the amount proposed in the draft annual plan that went out for public consultation. more...
Waipa Heritage Awards 2011
22 June 2011
Entries are invited for the 2011 Waipa Heritage Awards.
The awards are an opportunity to showcase the social and cultural heritage of Waipa and acknowledge those who are helping to preserve this for the future. more...
Dog Registration – It Pays to Pay by 31 July 2011
17 June 2011
It’s dog re-registration time! Waipa District Council will be sending out renewal notices to dog owners over the next few days and owners have until 31st July 2011 to pay registration fees and complete the registration process. After that date a 50% penalty will apply for any dog not registered. more...
Funding for event organisers now open
8 June 2011
Event organisers seeking council support to stage events in the Waipa district have extra time to submit their applications this year. District Promotion Fund application forms are now available from council offices or website at www.waipadc.govt.nz, and close on Friday 29 July. more...
Waipa ITO Graduation Ceremony
30 May 2011
The fifth Waipa Trades Graduation ceremony was held at the Cambridge Town Hall on 25 May to proudly recognise and celebrate the achievements of Waipa District graduates in gaining a national qualification with an Industry Training Organisation (ITO). more...
Velodrome receives $1m, with conditions
13 May 2011
Waipa district councillors have agreed in principle to grant the Home of Cycling Trust $1million towards a joint Waikato/Bay of Plenty proposal to establish a national cycling centre of excellence in Waipa - but have attached four conditions before the money will be provided. more...
Waipa’s maps online
6 April 2011
Waipa property owners can now get information about the geographical features of their land from a new website developed by the Waipa District Council. more...
Council seeks public feedback
2 May 2011
Waipa District Council will conduct a survey of residents this month to understand how it is performing in the community and to identify where services could be improved. more...
Intersection crashes common in Waipa
27 April 2011
A road safety campaign to prevent intersection crashes in the Waipa district begins this month (May). more...
Elected members salaries to increase
26 April 2011
Waipa district councillors have approved a proposal for a salary increase after being advised by the Remuneration Authority that Waipa’s salary pool for elected members will increase by 5.7 per cent. more...
Community invited to a day to play
12 April 2011
Waipa District Council staff are organising two community events aimed at celebrating everything great about living, working and playing in the Waipa district. more...
Call for Waipa's outstanding youth
11 April 2011
Nominations for the Waipa District Council's 2011 Youth Awards opened last week. The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of Waipa youth in academics, arts and culture, community service, leadership and sport. more...
Getting street-wise on rates rebates
31 March 2011
Waipa ratepayers can find out whether they are eligible for a rates rebate this year by visiting Waipa District Council information stands in Cambridge and Te Awamutu next week. more...
Waipa’s cemeteries online
25 March 2011
Waipa residents can now search for family and friends who have been laid to rest in the district’s cemeteries using an online database developed by the Waipa District Council. more...
Schools raise thousands for Christchurch
17 March 2011
Seven Waipa primary schools have raised $3,694 for the Christchurch earthquake Mayoral Fund appeal. more...
Access to wetland walkway improves
14 March 2011
Work to create additional public access to the Leamington wetland walkway has begun. more...
Fire rules to be reviewed
11 March 2011
Rules regarding fire permits for urban and rural properties are in the spotlight as the result of a council review of the district’s Fire Control Bylaw. more...
Summer water restrictions end
11 March 2011
A wet forecast and a drop in household water use have put an end to summer water restrictions in the Waipa district. more...
Minimising waste no load of rubbish
9 March 2011
Affordable and practical services to help people reduce their waste are the key drivers behind a waste management plan for the Waipa district. more...
Lower than expected rates rise proposed
8 March 2011
Waipa District Council has proposed a rates rise of 4.98 per cent instead of the 6.2 per cent which had been originally signalled in the 10-year plan. more...
Trust’s expansion sees move to hall
2 March 2011
Te Awamutu’s Safer Communities Charitable Trust has been given a five-year licence to use the upper level of the Kihikihi Memorial Hall for its office space. more...
Military medals on show
22 February 2011
More than 40 military medals dating from 1864 will be on display at Te Awamutu Museum’s new military medal exhibition which opens this weekend. more...
Free breakfast for cyclists
4 February 2011
Waipa residents who cycle to school or work on 'Go By Bike Day' next week (Wednesday, February 16) will be treated to a free breakfast and the chance to win spot prizes. more...
Sprinkler ban lifted
4 February 2011
Recent rainfall, projected coming rain and successful community efforts to conserve water have allowed Waipa District Council to reallow the use of garden sprinklers on alternate dates. more...
Waipa celebrates world wetlands day
27 January 2011
Waikato’s celebrations for World Wetlands Day on February 5 will be based at Waipa district’s internationally renowned peat lakes. more...
Motorists urged to slow down for children
18 January 2011
Pedestrians and motorists are being reminded to take care at pedestrian crossings as children start returning to school in February. more...
Unregistered hairdresser convicted and fined
18 January 2011
A Te Awamutu hairdresser who operated unregistered for more than a year was convicted before Christmas in the Te Awamutu District Court. more...