Waipa District Council

Grow Waipā smartly, spend wisely and look after its people.

Improve traffic flow and parking to increase customers, strengthen local business, and support a thriving Cambridge town centre.

Lower rates to put more money in residents' pockets, boost local spending, support businesses, and strengthen Cambridge's economy.

Support jobs by cutting red tape, backing local business, and letting Cambridge thrive through council getting out of the way.

Consider developing a parking strategy that encourages residents and visitors to shop locally.

Continue working with the Business Chamber following the work of Destination Cambridge to promote Cambridge to visitors and events.

Make it easier for businesses to navigate council processes, building and resource consents.

Encourage innovation, entrepreneurship and skills training for young workers to prepare youth for today’s and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Promote local hiring through smart investments and partnerships so Waipa residents benefit directly from growth.

Support small businesses with practical policies to help them grow as the backbone of Waipa's economy and local jobs.

Ensure that Cambridge's unique amenity values that support small business are not threatened by rapid growth development.

Ensure transport connections are fit for purpose and align with community needs.

Make sure council services to business are efficient and enable appropriate business growth.

Support local businesses by simplifying council processes and consents to reduce red tape for local enterprises.

Utilise key infrastructure projects to enable local businesses and job creation through smart infrastructure for economic growth.