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What's up in Waipā - Thursday May 14
What's up in WaipāIn this issue: Waipā Māori Ward Councillor Dale-Maree Morgan reflects on her journey into local government, recycling contamination costs ratepayers, and NZTA’s expressway work moves to stage 3.
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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.
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Council responds to challenges, announces transformation plans
NewsEnsuring Council is fit for the future with community at the heart of all they do are the key drivers behind a transformation programme announced by Chief Executive Steph O’Sullivan yesterday.
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What's up in Waipā - Thursday April 30
What's up in WaipāIn this issue: Councillor Marcus Gower reflects on two decades in local government, and updates on recovery progress, western Waipā water supply constraints, and upcoming works at Kihikihi Cemetery.
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Western Waipā water supply under pressure following February storm
NewsWaipā District Council is managing ongoing water supply constraints in the western part of the district following significant storm damage to key infrastructure earlier this year.
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Autumn is here – leaf the clean up to us
NewsAutumn in Waipā is a stunner — all reds, golds and crunchy underfoot moments. But when those leaves start piling up, they can quickly go from picturesque to problematic.
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Cambridge recycling site fire; monitoring and investigation underway
NewsA fire at the ResourceCo demolition waste recycling facility on Cambridge Road earlier today has been contained, with ongoing monitoring in place.
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Placemaker Phil’s new role
NewsPhil Mackay loves placemaking. So much so that he was delighted to step up as the new co-chair of the Community Reference Group that is helping shape the future of transport in the town.
