November Meetings: M.C.C., Tuesday 7th; Matangi Hall A.G.M., Wednesday 22nd. All Welcome.

Tuesday, November 7 Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Matangi Hall, 7.30 p.m. Items of interest to discuss will be the proposed pilot public bus service to our area, a proposal for an off lead dog exercise area and an update on the parking project for the Jack Foster Reserve. Wednesday November 22 Matangi Hall AGM 7.30pm.… Read More November Meetings: M.C.C., Tuesday 7th; Matangi Hall A.G.M., Wednesday 22nd. All Welcome.

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update November 2023: District news

Tamahere-Woodlands Ward volunteers honoured with Mayoral Awards Congratulations to Sue Edmonds of Eureka, Kitty Burton of Matangi, John Bridgman of Gordonton and Leo Koppens of Tamahere, who were local recipients of the 2023 Waikato District Mayoral Awards presented at a ceremony in the Council Chambers this past month. left to right -Sue Edmonds, Kitty Burton,… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update November 2023: District news

David Taylor

The Matangi Community Committee would like to acknowledge the death of David Taylor on the 29th October and express our condolences to Deonne and his family. It feels very sudden. David joined the Committee and was its chairperson from 2017 to late last year. We appreciate the leadership David showed as Chair and especially during… Read More David Taylor

Repost as Date DUE is November 3 not Oct 3! Have your Say: Telephone Road Survey due Friday November 3.

Message from Councillor Crystal Beavis. The survey to capture your views is available to complete online at https://nzta.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KWltlpPEMyqMQK This survey seeks community feedback on the feasibility of a new option to keep the rail crossing open – to realign Telephone Rd and to close Holland Rd at the western side of the intersection.  This option… Read More Repost as Date DUE is November 3 not Oct 3! Have your Say: Telephone Road Survey due Friday November 3.

Have your Say: Telephone Road Survey due Friday November 3.

Message from Councillor Crystal Beavis. The survey to capture your views is available to complete online at https://nzta.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KWltlpPEMyqMQK This survey seeks community feedback on the feasibility of a new option to keep the rail crossing open – to realign Telephone Rd and to close Holland Rd at the western side of the intersection.  This option… Read More Have your Say: Telephone Road Survey due Friday November 3.

Matangi Garden Club Annual Plant Sale is on October 14 at the Matangi Hall. All welcome

The Matangi Garden Club Annual Plant sale in October is always a popular day in the local garden year. The range of plants for sale includes indoor plants, vegetable and flower annuals and perennials, shrubs and trees. The produce stall includes baking, preserves, fresh vegetables and raffles on sale. As usual there will also be… Read More Matangi Garden Club Annual Plant Sale is on October 14 at the Matangi Hall. All welcome

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update October 2023: District news

Blueprints Community aspirations for the future were a focus for the Council this month, and Councillors spent time considering feedback on local area ‘blueprints’ as we move closer to developing the next Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-34.  The LTP will set the Council’s work programmes and budgets for the next three years (from July 2024).… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update October 2023: District news

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