News
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Change in management likely for Waipā sports fields
NewsWaipā District Council has signalled it may look to take over the management of publicly-owned sports fields in the district.
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Management secured for Domain
NewsThe management contract for Waipā’s premier reserve and events venue, Karāpiro Lake Domain, has been awarded to GL Events Ltd for another five years.
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Magazines and newspapers go digital in Waipā
NewsOver 900 magazines and newspaper titles are now at the fingertips of Waipā residents.
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Dog rules to change tomorrow
NewsNew rules and dog exercise areas for Waipā come into effect from tomorrow, Friday, December 1.
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Ramps to become art at Te Awamutu skatepark
NewsTe Awamutu’s skatepark is getting a splash of colour with eight murals set to be painted in the New Year.
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Alcohol rules to be reviewed
NewsWaipā residents are to be asked for their views on where people can buy and consume alcohol in the district.
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Dyet retires: Council boss to leave after 45 years
NewsWaipā District Council chief executive Garry Dyet will leave the organisation in mid-2024.
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New process to enhance transparency of meetings and workshops
NewsSome changes will be made to Waipā District Council’s meeting and workshop practices to further increase openness and transparency with the community.
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Solid waste audit shows room for improvement
NewsSolid waste audits show 94 per cent of Waipā residents are doing a great job with their recycling.
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Historic Bridge repaint reaches the finish line
NewsAfter more than a year of hard work, the repainting and maintenance work on the Victoria Street Bridge in Cambridge wrapped up last week.
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Parking tickets go digital
NewsPaying for parking tickets in Waipā has become much easier thanks to new ticketing technology.
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Colossal Squid exhibition comes to Waipā
NewsTe Papa’s popular Colossal Squid, Te Ngū Tipua, exhibition is coming to the Te Awamutu Museum Education and Research Centre this summer.
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Warmer temperatures bring start to Waipā roads reseal programme
NewsMedia ReleasesThe arrival of warmer and drier weather signals the beginning of the annual road resealing programme across the district, with 90km of work planned for the 2023/24 season.
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New engagement tool launches in Waipā
NewsWaipā residents will have a new, easier way to have their say after a new online engagement tool was launched today.
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Six options on the table for new Cambridge library
NewsSix options are being investigated for a new library and community hub in Cambridge.
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Waipā tops the Waikato for hospitality, according to Airbnb
NewsWaipā District is the hospitality capital of the Waikato and the third most hospitable district in New Zealand, according to Airbnb.
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Thornton Road improvements for pedestrian safety
NewsSafety improvements have been made on Thornton Road in Cambridge to allow pedestrians a safer environment to wait before crossing to the shops, playground, and bowling club.
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Warning to ‘do the homework’ on tiny home
NewsWaipā landowners are being urged to do their homework before moving tiny homes on to land across the district.
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Financial headwinds as cost rise
NewsWaipā District Council is bracing itself for financial headwinds in the wake of high inflation, soaring interest costs, and a need to fund more depreciation.
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Waipā residents can dispose of household hazardous waste this month
NewsWaipā residents will be able to dispose of their household hazardous waste for free this month.
