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New faces for Waipa District Council

Waipā will be welcoming several new faces to represent the community following the release of preliminary results on Sunday 13 October 2019 with a strong female contingent elected.

Waipa election progress results released

Progress results for Waipa District Council 2019 local elections have been released based on 95 per cent of votes received.

We’re changing our speed limits

Two smashed cars placed in Waipa’s town centres have generated huge interest in the district’s new speed limits coming into effect next month.

Drivers urged to slow down on detour

Reports of poor driver behaviour have been made to Waipa District Council following the start of a major infrastructure project.

Council report shows strong finances

Council has released its 2018-2019 Annual Report showing its finances are in good shape.

Council strategy to return in excess of $1 million

A short-term borrowing strategy implemented over the past three years will have earned Waipa District Council more than $1 million additional cash for ratepayers by early 2020.

Extra voting areas for elections

Voting in Waipā is about to become a little easier with the addition of several ballot boxes in Cambridge and Te Awamutu town centres for the last week of local government elections.

Waste minimisation fund now open

Have you got a great idea for reducing waste in your community, workplace or business? Waipa District Council’s Waste Minimisation Fund is now open.

Waipa voters ‘running out of time’

Voting returns in the Waipa District Council election are down by nearly 40 per cent compared to the same time in the 2016 election.

Council develops election tool to help voters

Waipa District Council has developed an online election tool to help voters know who is running in the upcoming local elections.

You told us and we listened

The future of Cambridge is looking bright thanks to the newly adopted Town Concept Plan Refresh with improved green spaces, better walking and cycling networks and a transformation of Victoria Street.

Poisoned trees to be removed

Five established trees poisoned in an act of vandalism at Lake Te Koo Utu last year will be removed.

Free bus service makes a splash

Detour in place for water upgrade

No election for some in Waipā

Waikeria blessing marks start of development

$1 million boost for Te Ara Wai

Big donation to Cambridge pool

New orchard and playground upgrade for Leamington

Funding creativity in Waipā