News and Press Releases
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..
22 December 2008
Leamington upgrade to commence in January 2009
The Leamington Village and Shakespeare St upgrade works will commence on January 12, 2009, with the contract awarded to Cambridge-based contractor Civil Construction Services. more...
19 December 2008
Waipa 2050 – where we are at
Waipa 2050, Council’s project that plans for the long term future of the District, has made significant progress in 2008. more..
15 December 2008
Council’s 10-year Plan – where we are at
Preparation of the 10-year Plan, Council’s major planning and decision-making document for the District, has been underway for nearly a year now with a draft to be available for public consultation in March 2009. more..
11 December 2008
CBD Liquor Ban now in place
A year-round liquor ban in the CBD’s of Te Awamutu, Kihikihi, Cambridge and Leamington is a key component of Council’s newly adopted Waipa District Public Places Liquor Control Bylaw 2008. more..
8 December 2008
Leamington Upgrade
The Leamington Village and Shakespeare St upgrade works will commence on January 12, 2009, with the contract awarded to Cambridge-based contractor Civil Construction Services. more..
18 November 2008
Does Your Dog Have a Chip On Its Shoulder?
Micro chipping of dogs became compulsory on 1 July 2006 for all New Zealand dogs being registered for the first time (ever) on or after that date, so to assist in the process, Waipa District Council’s animal control department will be holding micro chipping clinics in December. more..
4 November 2008
Shaping Waipa Open Days
The open days may be over, but you still have until November 10 to offer your feedback on the Waipa 2050, 10-year Plan and Future Proof projects. more..
31 October 2008
District Promotion Fund 2008/09
Each year Waipa District Council’s District Promotion Fund supports a number of events within our district, from small community-specific to those of nationwide significance. more..
29 October 2008
New Karapiro Domain facilities underway
Construction of two of three new toilet blocks will shortly be underway as part of the multi million dollar upgrade of facilities at Karapiro Domain. more..
14 October 2008
PIRONGIA COMMUNITY GRANTS 2008
The Pirongia Consultative Committee recently met to consider Community Grant applications. more..
7 October 2008
Waipa District Property Revaluations
The three-yearly revaluation of property values in the Waipa District has seen a fairly substantial increase across the various categories, although recent easing in growth has been experienced in the third year in keeping with national trends. more..
6 October 2008
Culvert collapse at Kaipaki Rd
A section of Kaipaki Road will be closed for the next three weeks so that major repairs can be made to a collapsed culvert. more..
24 September 2008
Te Awamutu and Cambridge Community Board grants allocated
Te Awamutu or Cambridge.
9 September 2008
Kihikihi Domain – Have your say on its future management
Waipa District Council is now consulting with users and the wider community on the future development and management of the Kihikihi Domain. more..
21 August 2008
River levels damage Cambridge walking tracks
Recent raising and lowering of the Waikato River has caused serious damage to some of the adjacent walkways. more..
15 August 2008
Leamington Village upgrade: Information and Open Day
Community consultation for the Leamington CBD upgrade will shortly be getting underway, kicking off with an information open day on August 28. more..
13 August 2008
Parachute consent granted
A resource consent for the Parachute music festival, held annually at Mystery Creek during Auckland Anniversary weekend, has been granted by Waipa District Council. more..
13 August 2008
Waipa DC now a registered building consent authority
Waipa District Council is now a registered building consent authority under the Building Act 2004. more..
12 August 2008
Storm takes its toll on Lochiel Road
A washout because of the recent weather has seen the forced closure of Lochiel Road. more..
11 August 2008
Heart of TA: Proposed Truck Bylaw scrapped after community feedback
Waipa District Council has resolved to not proceed with the proposed heavy trucks bylaw after taking into account strong community feedback opposing it. more..
1 August 2008
Environment Court decision appealed
Opponents to the Bilimag proposal to rezone land at 670 Cambridge Road have decided to appeal the Environment Court decision to the High Court. more..
31 July 2008
District Promotion fund applications now open
Waipa District Council is now accepting applications for the next District Promotion funding round. This round is for events scheduled up until 30 June 2009. more..
11 July 2008
Environment Court upholds Bilimag decision
The Environment Court has upheld Waipa District Council’s decision to rezone the site at 670 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu, to ‘general’. more..
23 June 2008
Heart of Te Awamutu project – have your say!
Calling all Te Awamutu residents – its time to have your say again on the direction Council needs to take with your town centre. more..
6 June 2008
Same great museum – brand new management
From Monday 23rd June, Cambridge Museum will join Te Awamutu Museum in being managed by Waipa District Council. more..
3 June 2008
Consents granted – Karapiro Development all go
It is full steam ahead for the proposed developments at Karapiro Domain, after all three resource consents were granted last week. more..
30 May 2008
World Environment Day in the Waipa District
Waipa District’s Lake Serpentine will be the place to be this year, to celebrate World Environment Day. more..
30 May 2008
Waipa Celebrates ITO graduates
The second Waipa Trades Graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday, 28 May to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Waipa District graduates in gaining a national qualification with an Industry Training Organisation (ITO). more..
23 May 2008
NRB Survey – we want your feedback!
As part of its on-going commitment to actively seek public opinion and involvement, Waipa District Council will shortly be conducting its annual resident survey. more..
22 May 2008
COMMUNITY ARTS AND CULTURE GRANTS AWARDED
The Waipa Community Arts Council met recently to allocate its first round of Creative Communities Scheme grants for 2008. Te Awamutu or Cambridge
22 May 2008
Rain not a licence to burn
While the rural fire restrictions were lifted at the end of April, restrictions in urban areas remain all year round. If residents are unsure about which fire area their property is in, they should check with Council. more..
13 May 2008
Cambridge hosts regional Young Farmer final
Cambridge’s Victoria Square was the battleground for the Waikato-Bay of Plenty regional final of the National Bank Young Farmer contest, held on Saturday May 10. more..
6 May 2008
Sprinkler Ban Lifted
The total ban on sprinkler use in Waipa District has been lifted, and residents may now resume watering gardens and lawns without restriction. more..
2 May 2008
KARAPIRO DOMAIN ROADING UPGRADE
Construction has commenced on road works within the Karapiro Domain. more..
27 April 2008
Rates Rebates
Rates Rebate applications are still being received for this rating year (1st July 2007-30th June 2008). more..
16 April 2008
WDC supporting “Buy Kiwi Made”
Waipa District Council Economic Development Facilitator Phyllis Huitema says the campaign is a great way to encourage shoppers to buy locally where possible. more..
31 March 2008
Restricted Rural Fire Season Extended
Due to the prolonged dry conditions, the restricted rural fire season in the Waipa District will now continue until 30th April 2008. more..
14 March 2008
Waipa District Libraries now online
Great news for Waipa District Library patrons – the library catalogue is now online! more..
10 March 2008
Annual Plan Open Days
As part of the 2008/09 Annual Plan consultation process, Council will be hosting two Open Days to showcase key projects and services, and raise awareness about the draft Annual Plan and the likely rate impacts for 2008/09. more..
06 March 2008
Heart of Te Awamutu Submissions Heard
The Heart of Te Awamutu steering group heard 19 submissions on the project recently. more..
28 February 2008
Te Awamutu Museum searching for genius!
Te Awamutu Museum’s Education Facilitator Alan Reilly is on a genius hunt. more..
22 February 2008
Anzac Green Upgrade
Work will shortly be getting underway to upgrade the area surrounding the cenotaph on Anzac Green. more..
19 February 2008
Last chance for Heart of TA submissions
The close off date for preliminary submissions to the Heart of Te Awamutu project is rapidly approaching. more..
14 February 2008
Well done residents – water savings kicking in
During the first week of the sprinkler ban, a drop in usage did occur, but Council Engineering Manager John Kerr says this must continue. more..
11 February 2008
Shakespeare St stormwater upgrade planned
As part of the Leamington CBD upgrade pre-works, the undersized stormwater main under Shakespeare Street, running from Campbell Street to Byron Street, is going to be upgraded. more...
4 February 2008
Sprinkler ban now in force
Continuing hot, dry weather conditions has forced Waipa District Council to introduce a district-wide ban on all sprinklers and automated watering systems. Te Awamutu or Cambridge
31 January 2008
Council calls for entries to Natural Heritage Awards
Entries are now open for the 2008 Natural Heritage Awards. more...
31 January 2008
Heart of Te Awamutu: Community Feedback Required
Council has established a Steering Group to oversee the development of the design concept and development programme. As part of this process, the Steering Group is seeking community feedback.. more...
30 January 2008
Council requests feedback for Heart of Te Awamutu
Further to the information that was published in last week’s Courier, Council is now calling for comments and feedback to assist in the preparation of the draft design concept. more...
25 January 2008
Take care with water usage
Due to the long dry spell we are currently experiencing, Waipa District Council is asking residents to take care with their water usage. Te Awamutu or Cambridge
23 January 2008
Heart of Te Awamutu: Design concept stage in full swing
Planning for a design concept package to upgrade and improve Te Awamutu’s central business district is well underway. more...
21 January 2008
Construction underway on Cambridge Rd roundabout
A joint project to upgrade and improve the roundabout at Cambridge Road is underway. more...
18 January 2008
Dry conditions force fire permit revoking
Dry and windy conditions has seen Waipa District Council revoking all fire permits until conditions ease. more...
17 January 2008
Funding assistance show on the road
Trust Waikato will shortly be holding a mini road show to present information on their new ‘three times per year’ funding round. more...
08 January 2008
Te Awamutu Centre Upgrade Steering Group Formed
A steering group of Te Awamutu and Kakepuku Ward councillors has been formed to consider designs for the proposed Te Awamutu centre upgrade. more...
07 January 2008
Two recreation projects underway this week
Two projects get underway this week to improve access to Victoria Park and Pioneer Walk. more...
07 January 2008
Increase in noise complaints over Christmas/New Years
65 complaints filed in regards to stereo, bass and party noise. more...