Author: Matangi Link
A memorable day for St David’s of the Saint George Romanian Orthodox Parish, 03.09.2023. The consecration.
The Parish of St George was established 15 years ago in Hamilton. The missionary priest who serves this parish, from its foundation until today, is Rev. Father Ovidiu Anton Motofelea. He has become a familiar figure in Matangi since the church purchased St David’s in 2019. It is a credit to his parish to see… Read More A memorable day for St David’s of the Saint George Romanian Orthodox Parish, 03.09.2023. The consecration.
Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update September 2023: District news
KoroneihanaYour local Councillors Mike Keir and Crystal Beavis were among 6,000 people who gathered at Tuurangawaewae Marae in Ngaaruawaahia on Friday 18 August for the first day of Koroneihana, the annual event to celebrate the coronation of Kiingi Tuuuheitia Pootatoau Te Wherowhero VII.The commemoration opened with a traditional ‘kawe mate’ for Tainui hapuu to acknowledge… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update September 2023: District news
Welcoming visitors to our area. A wide range of themes and activities to be offered at the Cherry Blossom Festival in 2023.
https://www.blossfest.com/Home/index NZ Cherry Blossom Festival 2023Sat-Sun 23-24 SepFri-Sun 29 Sep-1 OctSat-Sun 7-8 Oct Different themed daysIn addition to the blooms, there is entertainment with different themes on different dates: 23 Sep Variety Performance24 Sep Beatlemania29,30 Sep + 1 Oct Multicultural performances7 Oct Jazz and Blues8 Oct Bridgerton Spring Ball There is much else too: Food and coffee vendors,… Read More Welcoming visitors to our area. A wide range of themes and activities to be offered at the Cherry Blossom Festival in 2023.
Your Invitation to the Consecration of St David’s Romanian Orthodox Church, Matangi, September 3 . All Welcome. Please RSVP by 27 August.
It is nearly five years since St David’s was purchased by the Romanian Orthodox Church and it has been a pleasure to see their care and respect for the church and grounds in the middle of our community. I am sure the Consecration will be a very special day for the parish. As per the… Read More Your Invitation to the Consecration of St David’s Romanian Orthodox Church, Matangi, September 3 . All Welcome. Please RSVP by 27 August.
Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update August 2023: Community resilience
Crystal Beavis, mob 0275 957 927, email crystal.beavis@waidc.govt.nz Mike Keir, mob 027 449 3012, email mike.keir@waidc.govt.nz Trees down, roads closed, electricity outages and flooding – we’ve experienced it all in parts of the Waikato District this year because of wild weather events – events that are likely to become more commonplace because of climate change.… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update August 2023: Community resilience
Sculpture Park Update – Can you help out with the Firewood?
Firewood The park is still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle. The Trust employed contractors to help the cleanup in Conifer Canyon. Many of the trees that came down in the storm could still be cut up for more firewood and there is still a bit more clean up to do. In the past, the park has… Read More Sculpture Park Update – Can you help out with the Firewood?
Current Council Consultations to which you May want to say something? Both close 13 August.
Each consultation offers the opportunity to respond to a survey and make your views known. Open to individuals and groups the Matangi Community Committee will discuss them at their meeting on Tuesday August 8, at the Tamahere Council and Community Space ( upstairs above the Tamahere Pharmacy). Meeting starts 7 p.m. All Welcome. Community Facilities… Read More Current Council Consultations to which you May want to say something? Both close 13 August.
Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update July 2023: celebrating diversity
Crystal Beavis, mob 0275 957 927, email crystal.beavis@waidc.govt.nz Mike Keir, mob 027 449 3012, email mike.keir@waidc.govt.nz Update July 2023 Waikato District Council has taken the step to hang the portraits of both Kiingi Tūheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII and King Charles III in the Council Chamber. Celebrating diversity Following the recent coronation of Charles III… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update July 2023: celebrating diversity
Matangi School students looking into local History
It is great to hear that Matangi School students are studying our local history. There are some good accounts available on this website about Matangi, the Matangi Factory and the option to do research from original records like papers past. Catherine Lang sent me a great report this week about the opening of the Matangi… Read More Matangi School students looking into local History
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