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Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Wednesday June 10, in the Matangi School Hall, at 7 p.m. Meeting to start with 10 minutes from the Mayor on possible amalgamation talks.

The Matangi Community Committee was formed to liaise with council on the 2005 and 2013 Community plans and as a group is used as a way for Council to contact the community and vice versa. The Agenda for our meeting on Wednesday will begin with an update from the Mayor on Council amalgamation possibilities, and… Read More Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Wednesday June 10, in the Matangi School Hall, at 7 p.m. Meeting to start with 10 minutes from the Mayor on possible amalgamation talks.

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Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update April-May 2026 – Plans to amalgamate? Rates increases approved.

Head Start Pathway for Council amalgamation Under the Government’s ‘Simplifying Local Government’ initiative, the Government has announced a voluntary pathway allowing Councils until August 9 to submit proposals to amalgamate into larger unitary authorities before the next local government elections in 2028, or the Government will design a structure for them after that time. Unitary… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update April-May 2026 – Plans to amalgamate? Rates increases approved.

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Excellent news! The roundabout will be ready, and Matangi Road reopened to Morrinsville Road by this weekend. A few days ahead schedule.

Message from Hamilton City Council. “Kia ora all, We have done our site walkover and checks and are now confirmed for reopening the road on Friday 15th May – by the evening. So you should all be able to access the route again this weekend. Thank you for your forbearance while we completed the upgrade.… Read More Excellent news! The roundabout will be ready, and Matangi Road reopened to Morrinsville Road by this weekend. A few days ahead schedule.

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Should the pedestrian crossing outside Matangi School be more prominent and be marked?

At the recent Matangi Community Committee Meeting it was agreed that we should approach Council and request that the pedestrian crossing outside Matangi School be more prominent and be marked. Such requests have been declined in the past but with more traffic and more students at the school it is time to revisit the proposal.… Read More Should the pedestrian crossing outside Matangi School be more prominent and be marked?

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Great to see students involved in ANZAC remembrance in Matangi.

Preserving and growing the Community Poppy Net at Matangi School. Teacher Kat Osborne has ensured this poignant reminder continues. “A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful ladies from our community who gave their time each Monday to help 14 Year 5 students learn to knit. The pride on their faces as they added their own… Read More Great to see students involved in ANZAC remembrance in Matangi.

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Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update March 2026 – here’s an offer..

Join the new Community Voice Panel Waikato District Council has established a Community Voice Panel and invites you to join it to help guide Council decisions. Panel members will receive short online surveys throughout the year on topics that matter to them such as parks, roading, new facilities, environmental initiatives, and future planning, with some… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update March 2026 – here’s an offer..

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From HCC – Morrinsville Road – Fit for Purpose Upgrades – Construction Update 10.03.2026.

Works completed in the last 3 weeks:Good progress is being made, so far we have:Established on site. Implemented perimeter fencing, located services with potholing, and installed CCTV. Concentrated excavations in areas where subsoil drainage is to be installed.Installed temporary path for pedestrians and cyclist to get around the site safely.Cut and formed future shared path from… Read More From HCC – Morrinsville Road – Fit for Purpose Upgrades – Construction Update 10.03.2026.

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