News

• Residents urged to contact Council

  1 Apr 2020, 9:01 am

  ​Waipā residents under financial strain are being urged to chat to Council if they are having difficulty paying for regular Council-operated services during the lockdown period.

• ​Funding open for creative projects in Waipā

  31 Mar 2020, 2:35 pm

  Funding is now open for creative projects in Waipā, and applicants are encouraged to think outside the box in the wake of the nationwide lockdown.

• ​Waipā Youth Awards deadline extended

  30 Mar 2020, 12:23 pm

  The deadline for Waipā Youth Awards applications has been extended in the wake of the nationwide lockdown.

• Council and committee meetings to resume

  27 Mar 2020, 4:08 pm

  ​Council and key committee meetings will go ahead as usual thanks to urgent changes to the Local Government Act which come into effect today.

• Share information across your networks

  1 Apr 2020, 4:43 pm

  Phone a friend who isn’t online is the call from Civil Defence.

• Helpline now set up to help local residents struggling

  31 Mar 2020, 3:45 pm

  ​Waitomo, Waipā and Ōtorohanga residents can now freephone 0800 800 405 if they are struggling to access food, groceries, medication or other household goods and services.

• Volunteers asked to register first

  31 Mar 2020, 8:42 am

  L​ocals wanting to lend a helping hand are asked to register with an official volunteering body first.

• Seek help through the official channels

  30 Mar 2020, 3:07 pm

  ​Residents living in Waitomo, Otorohanga and Waipa districts who are in need of help are being asked to seek assistance through official channels.