News
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6% rates rise still on track for Waipā
NewsCouncil’s Strategic Planning and Policy Committee has formally recommended an average annual rates increase of six per cent after growth for Waipā properties for the next financial year.
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More choice and flexibility key for Waipā growth
NewsWaipā Mayor Susan O’Regan is welcoming National’s new housing growth plans with open arms, saying it’ll absolutely provide better outcomes for Waipā.
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Council agrees on land sale to fast track housing
NewsWaipā District Council’s proposal to sell a piece of land in Te Awamutu to Kāinga Ora has been given the green light, and the housing could be ready as early as next year.
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Library fines drop in Waipā
NewsWaipā District Council will join a nation-wide library movement in removing overdue library fines.
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Voting opens in Waipa Māori Ward by-election
NewsFour candidates are in the running for the Waipā Māori ward councillor seat which opens for voting from this week (Thursday 1 June).
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Strengthening works underway for Cambridge Museum
NewsCambridge Museum will be closed from June 6 while its building undergoes seismic strengthening work.
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Council’s AA- credit rating remains stable
NewsFor the sixth year running Waipā District Council has retained its AA- credit rating.
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Council scoops up trans-Tasman geospatial award
NewsWaipā District Council has scooped up yet another major award for its first spatial plan - this time against competitors from across the ditch.
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Waipā property valuations show 45.4% average rise
NewsResidential properties in Waipā have increased in value by an average of 46 per cent according to independent revaluations.
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Next step for new walking and cycling path in Kihikihi
NewsKihikihi’s new walking and cycling pathway ‘Te Ara Rimu’ is one step closer to getting underway after gaining clear support from the local community and stakeholders.
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More pooch parks proposed for Waipā
NewsWaipā dogs may soon have eight more exercise areas to choose from.
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King's coronation honoured in Waipā
NewsThe coronation of His Majesty Charles III, King of New Zealand will be honoured in Waipā this weekend.
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Kihikihi’s newest playground opening
NewsKihikihi’s newest playground will be celebrated with a formal opening at the end of this month.
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Council considering land sale to fast-track housing
NewsWaipā District Council is considering selling land to Kāinga Ora so new housing for older people in the district can be fast-tracked.
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Three candidates for Council spot – so far
NewsThree candidates have already put their hats in the ring to be Waipā District Council’s Māori ward councillor.
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New waters model fails to address key issues: Mayor
NewsWaipā mayor Susan O’Regan says no amount of “tweaking” to an already-flawed Three Waters model will keep Waipā assets under local control.
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Bridge paint job on target
NewsWork to repaint and maintain Cambridge’s Victoria Street Bridge is forging ahead, with contractors having reached the main arch span of the bridge.
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Council opens up events funding
NewsWaipā has a growing reputation for holding world-class events, and Council is stepping up to help.
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Waipā revaluations locked in for May
NewsWaipā’s rating revaluations will be in the post in the last week of May.
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Two more Cambridge trees to go
NewsCambridge is too lose two more trees, but not because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
