News
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Annual leaf fall collection in Waipā a mammoth task
NewsContractors carrying out Council’s annual autumn leaf fall collection in the busiest hubs around Waipā have been inundated with demand.
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Road detour ends
NewsA major road detour has been removed on Cambridge Road following a successful pressure test of a new pipeline that will supply water to Waipa residents.
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Kihikihi heritage precinct renamed to Turata
NewsA significant heritage precinct in Kihikihi will be renamed from Rata-tu to Turata – its original name according to mana whenua
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Waipā district councillor receives Queen’s Service Medal
NewsWaipā district councillor Hazel Barnes has been recognised with a Queen’s Service Medal for service to local government and the community.
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One month left to register dogs in Waipā
NewsDog owners in Waipā have just one month left to register their four-legged friends before the start of the next registration year.
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Book issues soar in first three days of reopening
NewsThousands of books have been issued from Waipā Libraries in the first three days of reopening as book lovers can finally return to the library.
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Drivers in for a bumpy ride this winter
NewsWaipā drivers may find some roads slightly more bumpy this winter - a result of the extremely dry weather across the country.
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Waipā creative projects get funding support
NewsMore than $21,000 has been allocated to seven projects in the latest round of the Waipā Creative Communities Scheme.
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Memorial Park draft concept plan in pictures
NewsA series of information boards have been erected throughout Memorial Park showcasing some of the significant improvements Council is proposing for the area.
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Council offers free mobile app to keep community connected
NewsA new tool has been rolled out by Waipā District Council as part of its focus on keeping the community informed and engaged.
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Lake Te Koo Utu draft concept plan in pictures
NewsA series of information boards have been erected at Lake Te Koo Utu showcasing some of the significant improvements Council is proposing for the lake and surrounding reserve.
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Regional bids for stimulus clear first hurdle
NewsWaikato’s bid to secure government economic stimulus money is off to a roaring start with nearly 80 per cent of Waikato projects over the first hurdle.
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Libraries and museum to reopen under alert level 2
NewsWaipā residents eager to get back to the library or museum will soon get the chance as the country moves to alert level 2.
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Council operations and facilities reinstated at alert level 2
NewsAll Council operations and facilities will be reinstated once New Zealand moves to alert level 2 this Thursday – but restrictions will be in place.
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Te Awamutu Water Supply project restarts
NewsWork on finalising stage one of the Te Awamutu Water Supply project restarted this week with the road detour back in place for drivers heading to Te Awamutu.
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Play it safe when we reach level 2 on Thursday
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentreThe date for Alert Level 2 has been announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as Thursday 14 May.
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Waikeria Pipeline project hits the streets
NewsWork on the Waikeria Pipeline project is back underway on Mangapiko Street in Te Awamutu, as the project restarts under Covid-19 Alert Level 3.
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Waipā rising up to the ‘Mighty Local’ challenge
NewsWaipā residents are stepping up to support their ‘Mighty Locals’ as the district rallies around businesses hit hard by Covid-19 restrictions.
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Waiting game for duck hunters
Western Waikato Emergency Operating CentreHunters eager to target game bird are being reminded to keep waiting it out.
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Living treasure Maungatautari up for discussion
NewsThe draft reserve management plan for the jewel in Waipā’s crown, Maungatautari Scenic Reserve, will be out for public discussion at the end of May .
