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Cleaning up safely after flooding
NewsDealing with flooding can be overwhelming and exhausting. As you begin to clean up, it’s important to take care of your health as well as your home.
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Response teams continue working across southwest Waikato
NewsJoint media statement – Western Waikato Emergency Operations Centre
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State of Emergency remains for Waipā District as response continues
NewsWaipā District remains in a State of Emergency, with Council and other agencies continuing to respond to severe weather impacts across the district.
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STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED FOR WAIPĀ DISTRICT
NewsWaipā Mayor Mike Pettit has declared a State of Emergency for the Waipā District, effective immediately (signed at 3pm on Saturday, February 14, 2026) and set to remain in place for seven days.
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Council accepts Private Plan Change 37 for public notification
NewsAn application to rezone nearly 100 hectares of rural land in Leamington to provide for residential housing has been accepted for public notification by Waipā District Council.
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Give it a fix, not the flick
NewsWaipā locals are invited to roll up their sleeves and rediscover the art of refreshing and fixing their favourite items as Repair Revolution returns to the Cambridge Autumn Festival next month.
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Council supports rates cap intent, but calls for flexibility
NewsCouncil supports the Government’s aim to improve rates affordability but is urging flexibility in how a national rates cap is designed and applied.
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Balloons visit Waipā to pause in 2026
NewsBalloons visit Waipā will not take place in 2026 as part of the annual regional Balloons Over Waikato event.
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Help shape how Cambridge moves
NewsWaipā Mayor Mike Pettit is calling on the people of Cambridge to “get involved and help shape our community for years to come”.
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Major water main gets a thorough inspection
NewsThe 13-kilometre pipeline that supplies water to Pirongia and Te Awamutu is getting a thorough check-up to help prevent future water outages.
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Dutch Elm Disease spreads further across Waipā
NewsA deadly fungal disease affecting elm trees, Dutch Elm Disease, has continued to spread across the Waipā District this summer.
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New granny flat rules come into force
NewsNew national rules will make it easier for Waipā homeowners to build small, standalone granny flats from today.
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New rules proposed for shelterbelts and crop structures
NewsClearer, simpler rules for shelterbelts and crop protection structures are being proposed for rural parts of Waipā – and the community is invited to have its say.
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Waipā adopts Annual Report with clean audit
NewsWaipā District Council’s 2024-25 Annual Report has been adopted with a clean audit, confirming Waipā remains financially stable despite a challenging year.
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Save water this summer: Rising use prompts sprinkler restrictions
NewsFrom today, water sprinklers can only be used during restricted times in Waipā, as the district has moved into water alert level one.
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Young Māori leaders: step up and shine with Tuia programme
NewsWaipā Māori youth with a passion for their culture and community are invited to apply for the Tuia Leadership Programme for 2026.
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New property valuations for Waipā District
NewsUpdated rating revaluations for more than 25,000 properties across the Waipā District have been confirmed for 2025 and are available online from today.
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Councils urge residents be water smart this summer
NewsWith a hot and sticky summer on the way, Waipā District, Waikato District and Hamilton City Councils are reminding everyone across the Waikato to be smart about how they use water.
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It’s official: Cambridge has transport problems
NewsPeople power was on display today as Waipā District Council approved the transport problems for Cambridge, reflecting extensive community feedback.
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Annual summer survey helping improve future Waipā playgrounds
NewsLove your local playground? Waipā families are being encouraged to share their thoughts to help shape the future of play spaces across the district.
