Author: Matangi Link
WDC at your service – in Tamahere
It’s rather a long time since residents in this part of the Waikato District could access council services in Hamilton East and have instead needed to travel to Ngaruawahia but that has all changed with the opening of the new Council service and Community Space upstairs from the Tamahere Pharmacy – you can climb the… Read More WDC at your service – in Tamahere
What do you think of these changes to the Council Wards?
Consultation has begun on the proposed changes to the electoral wards for the Waikato District Council. For people in our area the change proposed is to create a Hamilton fringe ward to combine Newcastle and Tamahere wards with some additional communities, including Matangi Village which is currently in the Eureka Ward. Because of the high… Read More What do you think of these changes to the Council Wards?
Can you “Pitch in at the Park” this weekend? – plus other amazing events at the Sculpture Park
Many great things are happening at the Sculpture Park beginning with a volunteer day ( huge variety of tasks on offer) and BBQ, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday June 26. Please email Dorothy sculpturepark1@gmail.com to find out more or let her know you can help out.
Finding Matangi
https://www.google.com/maps/search/matangi+village/@-37.8005508,175.3577261,13z/data=!3m1!4b1 It has been a disappointment and frustration for some residents over several years that many maps did not recognise Matangi as a location or a community. With the help of Waikato District Council and Fire and Emergency changes have been made and have now also been approved and implemented by Google which will show… Read More Finding Matangi
Sculpture Park Newsletter May 2021
The succession of Autumn colours here at the park has drawn many more visitors this year, particularly those interested in photography. Our 50 Shades of Autumn 2021 photography competition resulted in some really successful images. Autumn leaves are still colouring up throughout the park so next year the Trust may extend the length of time… Read More Sculpture Park Newsletter May 2021
How about a Roundabout to the city?
When Councillor Aksel Bech went looking for some answers to traffic concerns at the junction of Matangi Road, SH26 and Silverdale Road he came across a proposal for NZTA to fund a new configuration that will improve the lives of those heading to Hamilton along Matangi Road. What do you think? The Council Report that… Read More How about a Roundabout to the city?
New Splash of colour for Matangi in Spring
Matangi school new entrants, senior student buddies, parents, teachers and community members met, in perfect weather, in the Jack Foster Reserve on Friday May 7 to plant 1500 daffodil bulbs offered by the Council. Now we can look forward to a great display in spring, and for years to come. https://www.facebook.com/MatangiSchool/posts/3969836276439350
Community Quarterly Meeting brought forward to May 3.
As Council’s Long Term Plan submissions close on May 7 the meeting for this quarter will now be on Monday May 3 in the Rec Centre at Matangi School at 7.30 p.m. Please bring your suggestions for Council that could improve the services, assets and facilities in our community.
News From Councillor McGuire April 2021
Read about the Dirty Dog Challenge in June and the need to get Long Term Plan Feedback in on rates increases, pensioner housing , the inorganic rubbish collection and anything else you would like Council to include in its planning by May 7, 2021.
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