News
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Ready, set, go for Te Awa Cycleway progress
NewsThe Hamilton to Cambridge section of Te Awa River Ride is making great strides in the Waipā district, with the cycleway construction well underway.
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Pop-up community garden project extended
NewsFollowing a successful trial, the Cambridge community Pop Up Edible Garden planted in Leamington will be expanded, and is launching into a new location.
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Council to tidy up naming process
NewsWaipa District Council wants a clearer and more consistent way to name parks, roads and reserves in the district.
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Waipā Youth Awards now open
NewsNominations open today for the 2021 Waipā District Council Youth Awards, which celebrate the achievements of the Waipā district’s young people.
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Applications for Creative Communities Scheme now open
NewsCalling all creatives in Waipā! Funding is now open for creative projects throughout the district.
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Waipā District Council to stop accepting cheques as payment
NewsWaipā District Council will soon join many other organisations nationwide removing cheques as a payment option.
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Parking complaints lead to increased enforcement
NewsHundreds of drivers parked illegally in disabled parking spots, on broken yellow lines, on the footpath and breaching parking time restrictions have been fined.
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Waipā wins best practice award
NewsWaipā District Council has claimed a national award for outstanding creativity, innovation and service to the community in its work on a long-term plan for the future of Pirongia.
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Construction of cycleway to start next month
NewsThe construction of Cambridge’s first dedicated two-way cycleway is set to kick off early next month on Hamilton Road.
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Council starting new Kihikihi water supply project
NewsWaipa District Council is set to start the new water connection between Kihikihi and Te Awamutu, as preparation for another major infrastructure project gets underway.
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Major Waikeria wastewater project completed
NewsA major wastewater construction project has come to an end following the final completion and commissioning of the new Waikeria wastewater Pump Station.
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Water restrictions lifted for Wāipa
NewsThe Waipā community has done a great job playing their part in using water efficiently this summer with water alert levels set to be lifted in Waipā and Hamilton from Friday 19 March.
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Rainwater tank gifted to local school
NewsA letter from a year six student to Council has seen a local primary school gifted a rainwater tank by the mayor.
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1.8 per cent proposed average rates increase for next 10 years
NewsWaipā District Council will meet tomorrow to consider a 1.8 per cent average annual rates increase over the next 10 years, starting with 4.1 per cent in 2021/2022.
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Major changes for Memorial Park plan following feedback
NewsThe long-awaited update to the Memorial Park draft concept plan was presented to the Te Awamutu Community Board on Tuesday evening, with significant changes based on community feedback.
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Mayor to mentor two ‘stars’
NewsWaipā mayor Jim Mylchreest has doubled his committment to a leadership programme for young Māori.
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Temporary changes installed on streets in Cambridge
NewsAround 15 temporary changes - including painted dots on the road and speed cushions – have been installed on a network of streets around Cambridge.
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Countdown on for Balloons Visit Waipā next week
NewsThe countdown is on for Balloons Visit Waipā, which heads to Te Awamutu next week.
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Watermain upgrade on Victoria Street starting early March
NewsAn upgrade on a major watermain in Cambridge is set to start next Tuesday to help futureproof the town’s water supply
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Waipā celebrates Parks Week
NewsWaipā will celebrate its 200 parks and open spaces next week as part of a national campaign to recognise the vital role these areas play in maintaining healthy and liveable communities.
