News
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Legal proceeding costs explained
NewsChief Executive Steph O’Sullivan says the costs associated with recent legal proceedings following unacceptable online behaviour directed at a staff member were higher than expected.
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New checks added before Cambridge transport options are assessed
NewsWaipā District Council added two new checks to its Cambridge Connections transport planning assessment framework at its Strategic Planning and Policy meeting today.
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Waipā backs Western Waikato unitary authority proposal
NewsWaipā District Council has confirmed its support for a Western Waikato unitary authority proposal as its preferred pathway under the Government’s Local Government Reform Head Start programme.
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New paths to open up Leamington green space
NewsLeamington is getting a more open, walkable green space between Lamb Street and Roto-O-Rangi Road.
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Resident survey shows gradual improvement; highlights clear priorities
NewsCouncil's latest Residents' Perception Survey shows gradual improvements in community satisfaction, while highlighting clear priorities.
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Bring your event to life with Waipā’s $75,000 District Promotion Fund
NewsAre you planning a sporting event or festival? Waipā District Council's $75,000 District Promotion Fund could help make it happen.
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Karakia marks start of major Hautapu infrastructure project
NewsOne of Waipā’s largest ever construction programmes at the heart of Cambridge’s primary industrial growth area received the blessing of mana whenua on Friday.
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What's up in Waipā - Thursday July 23
What's up in WaipāIn this issue: Mayor Mike Pettit outlines Council's approach to setting the 2026/27 rates, what this means for ratepayers, and what to expect in the year ahead.
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Council seeks future-focused proposals for former Bunnings site
NewsCouncil is inviting proposals for the future use of the former Bunnings building and gully site in Te Awamutu as it sells its interest.
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What's up in Waipā - Thursday July 9
What's up in WaipāIn this issue: Councillor Roger Gordon reflects on a decade of service in local government, take part in the Reduce, reuse, re-caffeinate challenge and Pirongia Mountain Bike Park fully reopens.
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All trails open: Pirongia Mountain Bike Park welcomes riders back
NewsMountain bikers and recreational users can once again enjoy the full Pirongia Mountain Bike Park and forestry road network, with all remaining trails reopening today.
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Illegal tree removal prompts warning from Waipā District Council
NewsWaipā District Council is warning deliberate damage to public trees will not be tolerated, following the prosecution of a person who illegally cut down a street tree in Cambridge.
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Guiding principles adopted as district grows
NewsEight new principles will be used to guide growth in the Waipā District, with the population projected to grow by more than half over the next 50 years.
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Waipā farewells 48 water services staff
NewsForty-eight Waipā District Council water services staff have been farewelled ahead of their move to the new regional water services organisation, Waikato Waters Ltd, tomorrow.
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Cambridge's new wastewater treatment plant officially opened
NewsWaipā District Council yesterday celebrated the opening of the Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant - the district's largest-ever infrastructure project.
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Goodfellow Street site could better serve the community
NewsA little-used piece of land in Te Awamutu is one step closer to a fresh start, with Council moving ahead with a formal process that could see it better support the community.
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Community voices shape Karāpiro's future
NewsKarāpiro Lake Domain will remain a place for everyone, after Waipā District Council's Strategic Planning and Policy Committee today agreed a future direction for the reserve.
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What's up in Waipā - Thursday June 25
What's up in WaipāIn this issue: Councillor Dean Taylor reflects on how his career as a local reporter inspired his move into local government, have your say on the Head Start pathway, and what’s on in July.
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Community-led planting a boon for biodiversity
NewsMore than 18,000 natives have been planted across two key Waipā restoration sites, Lake Rotopiko and Sainsbury Road Reserve, as community-led restoration efforts gather pace across the district.
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Storm to summit: Kakepuku Mountain reopens
NewsHikers and walkers can return to Kakepuku Mountain, with the popular track reopening today following extensive repair and clean-up work.
