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Council seeks future-focused proposals for former Bunnings site
NewsCouncil is inviting proposals for the future use of the former Bunnings building and gully site in Te Awamutu as it sells its interest.
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What's up in Waipā - Thursday July 9
What's up in WaipāIn this issue: Councillor Roger Gordon reflects on a decade of service in local government, take part in the Reduce, reuse, re-caffeinate challenge and Pirongia Mountain Bike Park fully reopens.
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All trails open: Pirongia Mountain Bike Park welcomes riders back
NewsMountain bikers and recreational users can once again enjoy the full Pirongia Mountain Bike Park and forestry road network, with all remaining trails reopening today.
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Illegal tree removal prompts warning from Waipā District Council
NewsWaipā District Council is warning deliberate damage to public trees will not be tolerated, following the prosecution of a person who illegally cut down a street tree in Cambridge.
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Guiding principles adopted as district grows
NewsEight new principles will be used to guide growth in the Waipā District, with the population projected to grow by more than half over the next 50 years.
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Waipā farewells 48 water services staff
NewsForty-eight Waipā District Council water services staff have been farewelled ahead of their move to the new regional water services organisation, Waikato Waters Ltd, tomorrow.
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Cambridge's new wastewater treatment plant officially opened
NewsWaipā District Council yesterday celebrated the opening of the Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant - the district's largest-ever infrastructure project.
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Goodfellow Street site could better serve the community
NewsA little-used piece of land in Te Awamutu is one step closer to a fresh start, with Council moving ahead with a formal process that could see it better support the community.
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Community voices shape Karāpiro's future
NewsKarāpiro Lake Domain will remain a place for everyone, after Waipā District Council's Strategic Planning and Policy Committee today agreed a future direction for the reserve.
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What's up in Waipā - Thursday June 25
What's up in WaipāIn this issue: Councillor Dean Taylor reflects on how his career as a local reporter inspired his move into local government, have your say on the Head Start pathway, and what’s on in July.
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Community-led planting a boon for biodiversity
NewsMore than 18,000 natives have been planted across two key Waipā restoration sites, Lake Rotopiko and Sainsbury Road Reserve, as community-led restoration efforts gather pace across the district.
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Storm to summit: Kakepuku Mountain reopens
NewsHikers and walkers can return to Kakepuku Mountain, with the popular track reopening today following extensive repair and clean-up work.
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Fixing the damage - Council funds storm repairs
NewsFixing Waipā's storm-battered roads is going to cost millions – and now councillors have decided how it will be paid for.
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Petition heard, depot stays - for now
NewsA Leamington works depot that's been the subject of a 50-signature petition to Waipā District Council will stay open - at least for now.
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Te Awa Rise – One of Cambridge’s newest neighbourhoods
NewsA ribbon was cut and bikes rolled across when another piece of Cambridge’s growing transport network was officially opened at Te Awa Rise this morning.
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A big Waipā welcome for 71 new citizens
NewsThere were smiles, pride and plenty of special moments in Cambridge last Friday, as 71 new citizens were welcomed to Waipā.
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Have your say on Championing Waipā's Future
NewsWaipā residents are being encouraged to have their say on one of the most significant conversations about local government in a generation.
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Proposed development for Te Awamutu for public feedback
NewsA proposal to rezone approximately 28 hectares of grazing land in Te Awamutu for housing is open for public feedback.
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What's up in Waipā - Thursday June 11
What's up in WaipāIn this issue: Councillor Pip Kempthorne shares how his passion for Cambridge Connections led him into local government, a dog registration reminder, and rate rebates applications are open.
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Rates rebate deadline is nearly here – applications close June 30
NewsWaipā homeowners and retirement village residents are urged to check if they qualify for a rates rebate before applications close at the end of the month.
