News
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A big Waipā welcome for 71 new citizens
NewsThere were smiles, pride and plenty of special moments in Cambridge last Friday, as 71 new citizens were welcomed to Waipā.
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Have your say on Championing Waipā's Future
NewsWaipā residents are being encouraged to have their say on one of the most significant conversations about local government in a generation.
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Proposed development for Te Awamutu for public feedback
NewsA proposal to rezone approximately 28 hectares of grazing land in Te Awamutu for housing is open for public feedback.
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Rates rebate deadline is nearly here – applications close June 30
NewsWaipā homeowners and retirement village residents are urged to check if they qualify for a rates rebate before applications close at the end of the month.
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Four Cambridge bridge options to be explored
NewsFour potential bridge options in Cambridge will be investigated further for Waipā District Council’s draft Cambridge Connections Transport Plan.
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Have your say on proposed development for Ōhaupō
NewsA proposal to rezone approximately 21.5 hectares of pastoral farmland on the southern edge of Ōhaupō is open for public feedback from today.
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Council cracks down on contaminated recycling bins
NewsWaipā is cracking down on recycling contamination, which costs ratepayers around $600,000 every year.
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Major Cambridge to Piarere expressway investment welcomed
NewsMayor Mike Pettit has welcomed the Government’s commitment of around $1.8 billion for the Cambridge to Piarere expressway extension.
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Decision looms on Cambridge river crossing options
NewsBridge location ideas, safer walking and cycling routes, and parking options will all be on the table for discussion at Wednesday's Strategic Planning and Policy Committee meeting.
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New goals to shape Waipā’s Long Term Plan
NewsGetting finances under control and delivering value for ratepayers sits at the heart of a new set of strategic goals and priorities that will shape Waipā District Council’s 2027-37 Long Term Plan.
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Council votes to restore Cambridge Water Tower
NewsThe Cambridge Water Tower will be restored and earthquake-strengthened next summer, bringing to a close the years of effort to address a significant health and safety risk in the heart of Cambridge.
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Planting the future at Sainsbury Reserve
NewsWaipā, it’s time to get your hands dirty (in the best way possible). Save the date, Saturday, June 13, for a community planting day to help restore nature at Sainsbury Road Reserve.
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Waipā signals single unitary authority as preferred reform option
NewsWaipā District Council has signalled a single Waikato unitary authority as its preferred option for further exploration under the Government’s ‘Head Start’ local government reform process.
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We’re ready for steady growth
NewsWaipā District is on track to meet national growth targets, with no new urban growth areas needed for the next 30 years.
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Youth leader champions a brighter future for rangatahi
NewsAt 25, Manaia Emery is stepping into leadership – for herself, her whānau, and the rangatahi (young people) in her community.
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Solar energy to power wastewater plant
NewsThe new $2 million solar farm at Cambridge’s wastewater treatment plant is set to slash power costs and carbon emissions – saving ratepayers money while powering a cleaner, greener future.
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A rocky road to reopening Kakepuku Mountain and Sainsbury Reserve
NewsSainsbury Road Reserve is set to reopen this weekend – but Kakepuku Mountain will remain off-limits for the public while further investigations are underway.
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Community transport ideas take shape
NewsCommunity ideas for improving transport in Cambridge are taking shape, following two workshops last week where Waipā District Councillors dug into ideas generated by the public.
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Rates increase less than ideal but very few options, says Waipā Mayor
NewsAn 8.1 percent increase in rates funding will be needed to maintain Waipā District Council services and activities in 2026/27.
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Cambridge youth take the lead on cycleway safety
NewsOur youth are cruising through Cambridge with an important message: ride smart, share the path and look out for each other.
