Waipā District Council

Waipā District Council This page provides news and information to our community about Waipā District Council. The Waipā District lies at the heart of the Waikato region.

Covering more than 1447km² and including some of New Zealand's most fertile land and water, the district of Waipā is centered on the urban hubs of Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Kihikihi, Pirongia, Ōhaupō and Leamington. We’re at home on the water, with our large hydro lakes used extensively for water sports and recreation including Lake Karāpiro, the home of New Zealand rowing and other water sports. We’

re immensely proud of our farming and rural heritage, and are proud to host National Agricultural Fieldays, the largest annual agricultural exhibition of its kind in New Zealand that attracts visitors from all over world. The major Waipā and Waikato rivers flow though our district, and our smaller peat lakes are considered some of the best examples of their type in the world.

🚜 Heading to Fieldays this week? With thousands of visitors expected at Mystery Creek from Wednesday, June 10 through to...
07/06/2026

🚜 Heading to Fieldays this week?

With thousands of visitors expected at Mystery Creek from Wednesday, June 10 through to Saturday, June 14, roads around the event site will be much busier than usual.

Here’s some useful information to help you plan your journey.

🚫Temporary road closures, restrictions and accesses: bit.ly/4dWrcMk

📍Live travel updates: bit.ly/3oZjPNl

🚌 Want an easier ride in? Free Park & Ride services are running from Cambridge and Te Awamutu throughout the event. Just show your Fieldays ticket and hop on. bit.ly/3P47PVA

Take care on the roads and enjoy Fieldays!

05/06/2026

👋Welcome back to another Friday arvo update with Mike Pettit Waipā Mayor! This week has been jam-packed - meeting staff, councillors, Cambridge's senior forum, Ko Wai Au Trust, and supporting Pink Ribbon Breakfast. Mike’s pumped for the Chiefs game, catching up with family on Sunday, and Fieldays next week. He thinks it might be the biggest and best one yet! Have a lovely weekend. 🙂

04/06/2026

What's better than one Mike? Two! Mike Pettit Waipā Mayor and Councillor Mike Montgomerie recap key discussions from the past two days of Council meetings, including progress on Cambridge Connections, the next steps for developing a draft transport plan, and workshops exploring local government reform and a potential unitary Waikato district.

Don’t let the FOMO get you. Sainsbury Road Reserve planting day is a chance to dig in for nature and your community. Get...
03/06/2026

Don’t let the FOMO get you. Sainsbury Road Reserve planting day is a chance to dig in for nature and your community. Get amongst it. Bring the kids. Soup, social time and planting your heart out.

• Saturday, June 13 10am to midday

Secure your spot and register now www.waipadc.govt.nz/sainsburyreserve

The mission? Plant 10,000+ native plants across the reserve’s hill slopes and wetland areas to help restore this much-loved spot after the rough weather earlier this year.

Submissions on the request from Milan Park Stud to rezone nearly 100 hectares of grazing land on the south-eastern side ...
03/06/2026

Submissions on the request from Milan Park Stud to rezone nearly 100 hectares of grazing land on the south-eastern side of Leamington for medium-density residential development closed at the end of April.

We received 275 submissions – thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on the Proposed Private Plan Change 37 (Rider Park Structure Plan). We’re now reviewing each submission as part of the process.

Next, we’ll publish a summary of the key decisions requested by submissions. These will be available for everyone to read on our website.

Want to follow along? Head to waipadc.govt.nz/planchange37 for updates and more details.

Mike Pettit Waipā Mayor and Deputy Mayor Jo recently took their 'Walk and Talk' to Carter's Flat in Cambridge, a thrivin...
03/06/2026

Mike Pettit Waipā Mayor and Deputy Mayor Jo recently took their 'Walk and Talk' to Carter's Flat in Cambridge, a thriving local area with a unique history.

Ever wondered why it's called Carter's Flat? The name comes from William Kennedy 'King' Carter, who ran a coach service and built his home and stables here in the late 1870s. The land transitioned from farmland in the early 1900s to the bustling industrial hub it is today, home to a variety of local businesses.

During their visit, Mike and Jo connected with the teams at:
▪️Hunting & Fishing
▪️Strength Nation Gym
▪️Wackrows Joinery
▪️Guthrie Bowron
▪️Gibson Funerals
▪️Pet Vets
▪️Mitre10

Their goal? Understand the opportunities or challenges these businesses are facing now.

Looking forward to more conversations across our community!

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED - We've turned off comments now that the giveaway is closed.FIELDAYS FAMILY PASS GIVEAWAY 🚜It's that...
03/06/2026

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED - We've turned off comments now that the giveaway is closed.

FIELDAYS FAMILY PASS GIVEAWAY 🚜

It's that time of the year - early mornings, coffee in hand, pulling on your favourite gumboots, and soaking up those Fieldays vibes!

We're excited to give away a family day pass for two adults and three children to next week's event, from June 10–14. The pass is valid for any one day.

How to enter
👍 Like this post
👇 Comment and tag who you’d like to take with you (each tag = one entry)

Giveaway closes on Monday, 8 June 2026, at 10am. We'll announce the winner at 12pm on the same day via this post.

Big thanks to Fieldays for the family pass!
T&C’s apply: www.waipadc.govt.nz/t&c.

02/06/2026

Waikato Waters is coming soon! On Wednesday, July 1, we’re transferring our water and wastewater services to Waikato Waters. Learn about the transition and what it means for you 👇

96% of you are recycling like kings and queens - good job and thanks for making the effort.👏But there are some items we...
01/06/2026

96% of you are recycling like kings and queens - good job and thanks for making the effort.👏

But there are some items we need to flag. Things like medical waste, animal waste, and building waste are costing ratepayers around $600K a year and end up in landfill.

Recycling is important to us (seriously), and that’s why we’re stepping up our efforts to reduce contamination and make things clearer for everyone.

Quick breakdown: Wrong items in the bin = contaminated truckloads = landfill + safety risks + $$

If your bin keeps getting it wrong, we might have to take it away (don’t make us do that).

Need a quick refresher on what goes in your bin? Link is in the comments below with all the details and tips!

29/05/2026

It's Friday! Mike Pettit Waipā Mayor has been on the move this week, chatting with Waikato mayors about the upcoming amalgamation, welcoming the budget approval for the Waikato Expressway extension, joining the Menz Shed opening in Leamington, and more. Enjoy the long weekend, and go the Chiefs! 🏉

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Te Awamutu
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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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