News
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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.
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Upbeat economy but Covid pain unevenly spread
NewsWaipā’s primary industry is continuing to buffer the district from the economic fall-out of Covid-19.
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Ngahinapouri village plan consultation opens next week
NewsA new intersection, a village hub, more housing and room for the school to grow are some of the ideas put forward as part of the draft Ngahinapouri Village Concept Plan.
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Recycling service suspended to several properties
NewsMore than 25 properties in Waipā have had their recycling services suspended after serious contamination was repeatedly found inside their recycling bins.
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Section of Pioneer Park Playground to close for maintenance
NewsA section of Pioneer Park Playground in Te Awamutu will be fenced off from Tuesday 2 March while maintenance is carried out.
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Balloons Visit Waipā heads to Te Awamutu next month
NewsTe Awamutu will play host to a range of hot air balloons when the popular Balloons Visit Waipā event heads to Albert Park next month.
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Changes made to cycleway project
NewsSignificant changes have been made to a proposal to cul-de-sac two streets in Cambridge following feedback from the community.
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Parkour course to be built in Te Awamutu
NewsYouth in Te Awamutu will have something to smile about once a new parkour zone is built in Te Awamutu.
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Local company secures Council contract
NewsCambridge company Elite Building Compliance has secured a three-year contract with Waipā District Council.
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Rubbish collection points removed
NewsA number of unofficial rubbish bag drop-off points across the district will be removed in the coming months in an effort to eliminate littering, odour and vermin at the sites.
