Category: Community Events

See you at the Matangi Garden Club Plant Sale, Saturday, October 18, Matangi Hall. 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Matangi Garden Club is a thriving group of local garden enthusiasts – Talking about plants and gardens, giving and getting garden advice, going on garden tours and sharing time together. The club’s annual plant sale is held in the Matangi Hall, Tauwhare Road in October. The 2025 sale is planned to be held on Saturday… Read More See you at the Matangi Garden Club Plant Sale, Saturday, October 18, Matangi Hall. 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

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Learning about the past and Looking to the future – Take the Matangi Dairy Factory Tour, 13 September, 10 a.m.

Last year on the Waikato District Council Heritage Day the most popular activities in our area were the Matangi Dairy Factory tours offered by owner, Harry Mowbray. Although the district wide Heritage Day is not on this year Harry has offered a tour for those interested. Please meet him in the Bootleg carpark on the… Read More Learning about the past and Looking to the future – Take the Matangi Dairy Factory Tour, 13 September, 10 a.m.

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Mātangi Garden Share Stand – Take what you need, Share what you can.

If you have some extra fruit, veg, plants or seeds that you would like to give away the perfect spot is now available at the Mātangi School gate. And if you see some produce, plants or seeds at this beautiful creation, that you can use, please take them and enjoy. The Mātangi Garden Club made… Read More Mātangi Garden Share Stand – Take what you need, Share what you can.

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Poppies continue to flourish – Anzacs Remembered in Matangi

The Matangi School Anzac commemoration on April 11 was a poignant reminder of what would have been the reality for this community 110 years ago. Led by teacher, Kat Osborne, some school students and community members have continued to ‘grow’ the poppies on the poppy net in 2024 and 2025. It is good to know… Read More Poppies continue to flourish – Anzacs Remembered in Matangi

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A Free Workshop for local groups and organisations in our area is coming to Newstead, 16 April, 6 – 9 p.m. Please sign up.

Governance and Funding Workshop – Tamahere-Gordonton Location: Hamilton Car Club, 116 Vaile Road, Newstead Date: 16 April 2025, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm Passionate about your Tamahere – Gordonton-based community, not for profit, or volunteering organisation? Keen to learn more about funding and grants to help bring your organisation’s projects and aspirations to fruition? Join us on… Read More A Free Workshop for local groups and organisations in our area is coming to Newstead, 16 April, 6 – 9 p.m. Please sign up.

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Furniture Restoration and Repair Community Day, Tamahere’s St Stephen’s Church Hall, Saturday 29 March 11am-4pm

Wow! – How good is this? – book your spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/tamahere-furniture-repair-cafe-and-education-day-tamahere-community-centre-sunday-30-march-11am-4pm Event description Brought to you by the Waste Levy Fund! We are holding a furniture repair and restoration day in Tamahere. Come and get your creaky or cracked furniture repaired and learn about furniture restoration under the guidance of a furniture restoration specialist… Read More Furniture Restoration and Repair Community Day, Tamahere’s St Stephen’s Church Hall, Saturday 29 March 11am-4pm

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Matangi Playgroup has changed its day to Monday starting 9 a.m., Monday 17 March. All Welcome

https://www.facebook.com/matangiplaygroup Matabgi Playgroup is changing its day from Wednesday to Monday in a bid to attract a few new members. Matangi has a long history of preschool education. Matangi Playcentre met until the late 1980s and was followed by the Matangi Playgroup which was started in 1991 by local mums. Although always a small group,… Read More Matangi Playgroup has changed its day to Monday starting 9 a.m., Monday 17 March. All Welcome

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Survey date extended for Matangi: Focusing on the Future. Now closing Monday, October 28.

It was great to have the opportunity to meet and discuss ideas for the future of the Matangi area at the meeting at Matangi Hall last Sunday. The meeting and survey are organised by the Matangi Community Committee – all local volunteers. With our process coinciding with Council’s request to get feedback for the Long… Read More Survey date extended for Matangi: Focusing on the Future. Now closing Monday, October 28.

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Sculpture Park Workshops continue this Saturday, October 26. Many interesting topics over the summer.

Creative planting: choosing interesting plants for your garden and green spaces Join John Wakeling for a walk and talk about the variety of plants here in the park and their stories… get inspired to select a wider variety of plants for your own enjoyment of nature The workshop will last about 2 to 3 hours,… Read More Sculpture Park Workshops continue this Saturday, October 26. Many interesting topics over the summer.

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