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Council supports potential alcohol law change

Waipā has joined a growing list of councils in endorsing a proposed law change aimed at giving communities a stronger voice on the sale of liquor.

Waipā rates confirmed at 4.4 per cent

Waipā rates will rise by an average of 4.4 per cent for the coming year.

Big dollar boost to Waipā events

Events in the district have received their biggest financial boost ever from Waipā District Council.

Council celebrates Matariki with new street flags

​Waipā District Council is commemorating Matariki with a new set of themed street flags displayed throughout Te Awamutu and Cambridge.

Big interest in dog control webinar

Waipā District Council is impressed with the level of early public interest in its upcoming Dog Control Policy and Bylaw review.

Waipā cemeteries nearing capacity

​Most of Waipā’s 10 cemeteries are expected to be full by 2048.

Waipā smashes records in building boom

​New data released this week shows Waipā District Council received eight new building consent applications every day over the last quarter*; a record-breaking high for Waipā.

Waipā and Ōtorohanga councils approve joint contract

Waipā District Council and Ōtorohanga District Council have approved a joint watermain renewals contract which aims to save ratepayers’ money on water services delivered across the two districts.

Waste projects win funding support

Waipā District Council has allocated more than $40,000 to projects aimed at minimising waste across the district.

Toxic algae found in Lake Ngā Roto

Dog owners have been advised to be vigilant after algal bloom (cyanobacteria) was found in the north-western area of Lake Ngā Roto.

Candidate evening for potential elected members

​Are you thinking of standing in the 2022 local elections in the Waipā District?

Council seat to stay vacant for now

Waipā District Council confirmed today it would not appoint anyone to replace Maungatautari ward Councillor Elwyn Andree-Wiltens who resigned last month.

Waipā wins PR award for long-term plan

The Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) judged Waipa’s work best of all entries in the community relations and engagement award category.

Council offers free Household Hazardous Waste collection event

Waipā District Council is partnering with Waikato Regional Council and 3R Group to host a free Household Hazardous Waste collection event for Waipā residents on Sunday 19 June.

Mayor distressed, shocked by tree death

Freakish winds topple tree, trap woman

​A tree which fell on a woman in Victoria Square this morning was a Pin Oak (Quercus palustris)

Council approves town hall lease deal

Waipā Transport Strategy Locked In

​A 30-year “big picture” Transport Strategy has been formally adopted by Waipā District Council.

Essential Water Outage in Kihikihi

Kihikihi Village will be without water for approximately four hours overnight on Thursday 19 May to install a new supplementary water supply.

Council meetings return to normal

Council Committee and Community Board meetings have once again resumed in person.