News
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Waipā confirms support for Waikato Water Done Well
NewsA water services delivery model with ‘people, place and environment’ at its heart has been confirmed as Waipā District Council’s preferred option for the future.
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Temporary alcohol ban for Night of Champions
NewsEnjoy your evening out at the races for the Cambridge Night of Champions – but don’t plan to preload on drinks in the carpark.
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Reshuffle of committee chairs for two key council committees
NewsThe leadership of two key Waipā District Council committees has been reshuffled for the remainder of the electoral term.
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Shakespeare Street to get interim repairs
NewsGreat news for residents and drivers who use Shakespeare Street regularly — repairs are on the way.
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Big boost for conservation in Waipā
NewsA $750,000 funding boost for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari from Central Government is welcome news for Waipā, and will help conserve our precious native species, says Mayor Susan O’Regan.
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Waipā lends a helping hand in the Pacific
NewsRolling up our sleeves to help isolated communities thrive and build a resilient future – it was all part of a Waipā District Council outreach to a remote part of the Cook Islands.
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Cambridge pathway completed at last
NewsThe final piece of the new Cambridge Pathway is complete, proving a hit with children, families and commuters alike and making travel to and from school safer and easier.
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Cambridge Menzshed gives council building new life
NewsThe Cambridge Menzshed officially opened the doors of its newly renovated Leamington Dairy Service Factory at the weekend, revealing a tidy and inviting space that the community can be proud of.
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AA battery causes fire at recycling sorting centre
NewsA battery fire at the recycling sorting centre, Te Awamutu yesterday is a stark reminder of the extreme safety risks posed by people disposing of batteries in recycling bins.
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Waipā to farewell deputy chief executive
NewsWaipā District Council deputy chief executive Ken Morris has resigned from his position and will leave the organisation in April.
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Waipā's public art goes digital
NewsPeople can now explore Waipā’s public art collection online.
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Lake Ngā Roto’s future open for feedback
NewsPeople can now share their views on a draft plan to shape the future and direct the efforts to improve the health of the Waipā District’s largest peat lake, Lake Ngā Roto.
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Waikato Water Done Well likely option for Waipā
NewsWaipā District Council today signalled its preference to join with six other Waikato councils to form a Council Controlled Organisation for the future delivery of water and wastewater services.
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Water restrictions not all bad news
NewsSprinklers can only be used between 6-8am and 6-8pm in Waipā from today, as the district has moved into water restriction level one.
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Governance shake-up for Waipā District Council
NewsDecision-making around the Waipā District Council table is set to take a more strategic focus for 2025, with an overhaul of the meeting schedule and frequency underway.
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Explore Waipā’s newest destination playground
NewsWaipā’s newest destination playground at Cambridge’s Papatakohe Park will open with a celebration event on Saturday, February 15, from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.
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Council speaks out on ‘divisive, harmful’ Treaty Principles Bill
NewsWaipā District Council has joined the chorus of opposition to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
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Resilience in numbers – Civil Defence Local Controller appointed
NewsAn additional Civil Defence Local Controller has been appointed for Waipā, further strengthening its team of experienced emergency management response staff.
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Use water - but keep it shorter
NewsWith a hot, dry and windy summer in full swing, Waipā District may soon be facing water restrictions for the first time in three years.
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Building the next generation of Māori leaders
NewsYoung, community-minded, ambitious and Māori – sound like someone you know?