Waipā District Council ratepayers may be facing lower proposed rate increases than others around the country and staff say that is partly because of growth. Council is consulting on its draft Long-Term Plan which proposes…
Waipā District Council ratepayers may be facing lower proposed rate increases than others around the country and staff say that is partly because of growth. Council is consulting on its draft Long-Term Plan which proposes…
Waipā council says it is effectively operating a sinking lid policy with pokie machines. The comment comes in the wake of a report from AUT suggests councils are a vital factor in finding a solution…
A proposed cycleway from Lake Ngaroto to Pirongia could showcase some of Waipā’s most important natural and historical attractions. The cycling connection is highlighted in Waipā District Council’s draft Long-Term Plan as the second stage…
The roar of over 100 motorcycles carrying more than 180 riders and pillion passengers was heard through the region last weekend as the Waikato chapter of the Tribal Nations Motorcycle Club took to the streets…
Ōtorohanga has stolen a march on fellow Waikato councils and voted to create a Māori ward for its 2022 elections. In doing so it opted against the consultation process favoured by sister councils. The decision,…
After a month of donations there is light at the end of the tunnel for Te Awamutu’s Regent Theatre – and owner Allan Webb can’t thank those who have support the cinema enough. “All the…
After the Government announced last week livestock export by sea will be banned many in the industry were left wondering what is in store for them. Progressive Livestock agent Colin Old, who covers Western-Central Waikato…
Residents have less than a week to make a submission on Waipā District Council’s Long Term Plan. Waipā District Council mayor Jim Mylchreest is encouraging residents who haven’t yet provided feedback on the draft 2021-31…
Waipā District Council staff issue 169 parking tickets during March, most in the Te Awamutu and Cambridge CBDs. Drivers were parked illegally in disabled parking spots, on broken yellow lines, on the footpath and breaching…
With many questions and concerns coming up around Te Awamutu’s Memorial Park plan council have approved a revised plan, but what does the new plan contain? Blair Voorend takes a look. The original draft plan…
