News
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Alert Level 2 restrictions reinstated at public facilities
NewsAlert Level 2 restrictions – including contact tracing and physical distancing - have been reinstated at Waipā libraries and the Te Awamutu museum as of midday on Wednesday 12 August.
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Waipā moves to Alert Level 2
NewsRestrictions will be in place at all Waipā District Council facilities from Wednesday midday as the district shifts into Alert Level 2.
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Te Awa cycleway section gets green light
NewsCyclists and walkers will have a safer way to travel between Hamilton and Cambridge, with funding for Te Awa River Ride announced on Saturday.
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New loos and wastewater system on the way for Pirongia
NewsBrand new public toilets and associated wastewater system are on the way for Pirongia to replace its current facilities.
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Local firm to install pipes for new subdivisions
NewsCouncil has started the first tranche of pipe installations to service major subdivisions in Cambridge following a contract award to a local firm.
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Over $220,000 funded to local events
NewsA busy season of events is around the corner for Waipā, with 51 events receiving funding from Waipā District Council.
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Heritage projects receive funding support
NewsThree projects aiming to preserve the district’s heritage have received support from the Waipā Heritage Fund.
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$50,000 fund for protected trees
NewsA $50,000 Council fund has been set up to help Waipā landowners maintain protected trees on privately-owned land following a review of the Council’s Tree Policy.
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Waikeria pipe work starts in Kihikihi
NewsWaikeria pipeline has hit the ground in Kihikihi, as construction starts this week.
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Waste Minimisation Fund now open
NewsA fund with the purpose of helping the community plan and deliver projects that reduce waste in Waipā is now open.
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Ohaupo – conserve water over weekend
NewsWaipā District Council is asking residents in Ohaupo and surrounding areas to reduce their water use urgently, as a result of an issue on a water supply pipe lines.
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Six-month water rates arriving
NewsResidents in Te Awamutu, Pirongia and Kihikihi will receive water rates covering a six month period this week, rather than the regular quarterly water rates.
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Plastic Free July events a hit in Waipā
NewsHundreds of Waipā residents have traded in single-use plastics for reusable items this month as part of Plastic Free July.
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Roundabout and underpasses on the cards for Cambridge
NewsCambridge may soon get its first-ever set of pedestrian and cycling underpasses along with a new roundabout on a key arterial road.
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Plans to improve public transportation given the green light
NewsThe first step in a three-stage plan to significantly improve public transport in Waipā over the next 10 years has been given the green light.
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New roundabout in the pipeline for Te Awamutu
NewsA new roundabout is on the cards for Te Awamutu - pending feedback from the community - to cater for future residential growth.
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Hundreds have their say on Lake Te Koo Utu draft concept plan
NewsHundreds of Cambridge residents have had their say on a draft concept plan proposing significant improvements to Lake Te Koo Utu and the surrounding reserve.
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Over 500 responses to Memorial Park plan
NewsA significant number of public submissions have been received on Waipā District Council’s draft Memorial Park concept plan, which closed on Monday.
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Councils kicks off Cambridge growth
NewsThe first tranche of massive infrastructure work to unlock new growth areas in Cambridge will start before Christmas.
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Report notes ‘cautious optimism’, but…
NewsAn independent economic outlook report provided to Waipā District Council says New Zealand is in a period of “cautious optimism” despite a finely balanced economy.
