Category: Community Events
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.
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.
Reminder: Please join us on Sunday, between 12.30 and 2.30 p.m., at the Matangi Hall, for a chat about the Draft Strategic Plan.
The Matangi Community Committee would like to hear your views on, and ideas for, the draft Strategic Plan for Matangi. Tea and coffee provided. Please share these details with neighbours and friends and invite them along. Please complete the online or hard copy survey by October 25. Many thanks. Any queries please contact Chairperson, Phil… Read More Reminder: Please join us on Sunday, between 12.30 and 2.30 p.m., at the Matangi Hall, for a chat about the Draft Strategic Plan.
Exploring Matangi History
As we focus on our discussions of the future it is not unusual to spend some time seeking to know more about the past. There are local Ngati Haua paa sites and Wiremu Tamihana is a well known figure in our local and national history but there is more to learn about local history prior… Read More Exploring Matangi History
Matangi Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, Saturday October 19, 9.00 to 12.00. Free Entry.
The Matangi Garden Club Annual Plant sale at the Matangi Hall is always a popular day in the local garden year. The range of plants for sale includes indoor plants, vegetable and flower annual seedlings and plants, perennials, shrubs and trees. The produce stall includes baking, preserves, fresh vegetables and raffles on sale. As usual… Read More Matangi Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, Saturday October 19, 9.00 to 12.00. Free Entry.
Mātangi – a Plan for the Future – Community Meeting – 20 October, 2024 – and Survey.
Have your say about what you would like Mātangi to be like in the future. The Waikato District Council is encouraging feedback from all communities within its district, about the shape and direction that their individual communities will develop over time. The Mātangi Community Committee has started putting together a draft strategic plan for the… Read More Mātangi – a Plan for the Future – Community Meeting – 20 October, 2024 – and Survey.
Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update June-July 2024
General rates rise drops to 11.9% Waikato District Council has adopted its Enhanced Annual Plan for the year ahead and – after three days of deliberations – managed to reduce the general rate increase to 11.9% from the 13.75% first proposed. The new figure was determined by a combination of factors including a decision to… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update June-July 2024
Afternoon Tea for Graham Membery, 27 April, 2024.
It was wonderful to see the number of residents who joined us on the 27th April to thank Graham for his contribution to Matangi and to enjoy hearing about it. Speakers included Charlie Moore from the Matangi Indoor Bowls Club, Ian Wallace from the Matangi Hall Committee, Regional Councillor, Noel Smith for the Waikato Reginal… Read More Afternoon Tea for Graham Membery, 27 April, 2024.
Community Farewell for Graham Membery, Saturday 27 April, 2.30 p.m., Matangi Hall. All Welcome.
Photos: Church and Seven Sisters, Matangi Road, Matangi School Primers 1943, Graham speaking at the naming of the Jack Foster Reserve. Graham receiving a Mayoral Award in 2015. Graham at the 70 year celebration of the Matangi Bowls Club 2019 Graham Membery was born in the Seven Sisters house closest to the Church, in the… Read More Community Farewell for Graham Membery, Saturday 27 April, 2.30 p.m., Matangi Hall. All Welcome.
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