News
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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.
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Six river crossing ideas under discussion
NewsSix ideas for improving river crossings in Cambridge will go before a Waipā District Council workshop tomorrow (Friday, May 8).
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Practical solution keeps western Waipā development moving
NewsRainwater tanks will allow development to continue in Te Awamutu, Pirongia and Kihikihi after Te Tahi Water Treatment Plant was taken offline.
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Infrastructure upgrade programme sets Hautapu up for long‑term growth
NewsConstruction on a major programme of transport and water infrastructure to support Hautapu’s rapid industrial growth will begin in July.
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Waipā District Council retains AA- credit rating for ninth year
NewsInternational rating agency Fitch has reaffirmed Waipā District Council's credit rating as AA- with a stable outlook for the ninth year in a row.
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Community transport ideas move forward for Cambridge Connections
NewsFifty-five ideas for solving Cambridge’s transport problems will move into the next phase of Council’s Cambridge Connections project, following a six-week-long public engagement campaign.
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Tūrātā signage marks restoration of original name in Kihikihi
NewsNew signage at Tūrātā was unveiled last week. In the heart of Kihikihi, it now reflects the area’s original name – a long-awaited restoration acknowledged alongside mana whenua.
