Waipā District Council

Cambridge General Ward
The Waipā District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Cambridge ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Waipā District Council election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Limit spending on extras unless the community has clearly indicated they want it.

    Ensure residents have access to parks and playgrounds within 15 minutes walk from their home.

  • Continue the investment in Te Koo Utu domain to clean up the lake and develop paths and facilities that encourage its use by residents.

    Support the refurbishment of the Cambridge Town Hall to make the features and facilities fit for purpose for local events and celebrations.

    Ensure that within all the new subdivision developments there are parks and reserves that provide recreational facilities for the residents.

  • Public facilities should be maintained, however, fiscal responsibility is needed in the short to medium term.

  • Limit spending on extras unless the community has clearly indicated they want it.

    Ensure residents have access to parks and playgrounds within 15 minutes walk from their home.

  • Continue the investment in Te Koo Utu domain to clean up the lake and develop paths and facilities that encourage its use by residents.

    Support the refurbishment of the Cambridge Town Hall to make the features and facilities fit for purpose for local events and celebrations.

    Ensure that within all the new subdivision developments there are parks and reserves that provide recreational facilities for the residents.

  • Public facilities should be maintained, however, fiscal responsibility is needed in the short to medium term.