News
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Council’s Sarah Davies takes out CFO award
NewsWaipā District Council’s finance manager Sarah Davies took out the Emerging Financial Manager of the Year at the New Zealand CFO Awards held last night in Auckland.
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Try something new for Plastic Free July
NewsSay goodbye to cling film, shampoo bottles, straws and other single use plastics this month and play your part in Plastic Free July.
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Horahora set to celebrate hall renovation
NewsThe Horahora Memorial Hall will celebrate its new lease of life at a reopening event this Saturday.
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RSA endorses newly adopted War Memorial Park concept plan
NewsHaving been transformed after community feedback, the final Te Awamutu War Memorial Park concept plan has now been adopted by elected members.
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Waste minimisation fund now open
NewsA $40,000 fund with the purpose of helping the community plan and deliver projects that reduce waste in Waipā is now open.
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Local Government Minister will have final say on waters
NewsNew Zealand may need one to four water entities investing between $120 billion to $185 billion into water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure over the next 30 years.
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Two-way cycleway taking shape
NewsCambridge residents will soon have the chance to test out their wheels on a section of Waipā’s first two-way cycleway.
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New compact housing for Leamington
NewsA contentious infill housing development has been approved by Waipā District Council commissioners, after proving the development met a range of existing District Plan rules.
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Council holds on to AA- credit rating for fourth review
NewsWaipā District Council has received its latest credit rating, and it's great news.
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Waipā’s fees and charges confirmed
NewsLast week Waipā District Council confirmed its 2021-2022 fees and charges which will come into effect from 1 July 2021.
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Minimum carparking requirements no more
NewsResidents struggling to find parking may be further frustrated by the national directive to remove minimum carparking requirements, Waipā District Mayor warns.
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Land designated for industrial, commercial growth
NewsWaipā District Council has designated 201 hectares of industrial land for future development to keep up with projected population growth and demand.
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Draft Kihikihi Village Plan ready for feedback
NewsWaipā District Council will seek feedback on priority projects for Kihikihi, following a decision at the Council’s Strategic Planning & Policy Committee meeting today.
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Waipā residents want more, not less
NewsThe community has spoken, councillors have listened, and the Waipā district is one step closer to adopting a plan for the next 10 years.
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Temporary one-way street and coloured dots to go
NewsPink and blue dots and a one-way street in Cambridge which are part of a trial to make streets safer for kids to walk, bike and scooter to school will be removed following community feedback.
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Tough start to autumn leaf collection
NewsBad weather and heavier than usual leaf fall have made for a difficult start to Council’s annual leaf collection service.
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Changes to roadside parking on Cook Street
NewsA major arterial road in Cambridge will become a no parking zone due to safety issues caused by parked cars.
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Council seek local tradies
NewsWaipā District Council are urging local trade businesses to join their trade services panel which would see them eligible to pick up Council work.
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Waipā to establish first ever Māori Ward
NewsWaipā District Council will establish its first-ever Māori ward in time for the next local body election.
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Waipā seeking more information about Three Waters Reform
NewsA lack of information and a high degree of uncertainty about outcomes is hindering councils’ ability to meaningfully discuss three waters reform, Waipā mayor Jim Mylchreest has warned.
