Footpath to Hamilton : It has been very gratifying to see Council work to complete the footpath from Matangi West to the Assisi Home – the final link to be able to travel off road from Matangi to Hamilton. Special thanks to our past Councillors, Rob McGuire and Aksel Bech who supported this community request.… Read More News of footpaths and plans for the Jack Foster reserve
It is great to see the school students continuing to show their remembrance of those who suffered in wars involving New Zealanders. Prompted and supported by Council the first commemoration was the Poppy net created by the Matangi Garden Club and local knitters and draped on an oak tree in the Jack Foster Reserve in… Read More ANZACS continue to be remembered in Matangi in 2023
“A game that is easy to learn but difficult to master” – and is unaffected by the weather. The Matangi Bowling Club has been meeting at the Matangi Hall for fun and competition for more than 70 years – there must be something to it – New players welcome. Coaching available. 7.15pm 7th March Matangi… Read More Indoor Bowls Opening Night to night – March 7. Matangi Hall. 7.15 p.m.
Matangi School students had their chance to contribute to the community on Friday May 20 when they joined teachers, parents and Matangi Community members in dodging the showers to plant more than 2,000 daffodils provided to the Community Committee by the Waikato District Council place making team. This is the second year for this great… Read More Daffodil planting at the Jack Foster Reserve 2022
Waikato District’s Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) is seeking applications, until noon on 14 March, from local individuals or groups that need financial support towards creative and performing arts projects. Since its inception in 1995, Waikato District Council has administered the funds for the district on behalf of Creative NZ. The Assessment Committee encourages candidates who might… Read More Applications for Funding for Creative and Performing Arts Projects closes 14 March.
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
Seeds of Renewal celebrates the 30 years since the rehabilitation of the former quarry began. The Art-in-Nature Arboretum Trust has invited presentations ranging from seed collection and propagation of trees to soil improvement and organic gardening. Day Timeslot Title of Workshop Key Presenter(s) Friday, 2nd April 11am Propagating NZ Natives Tony & May Ho Full… Read More Lots to Learn at the Sculpture Park this Easter Weekend
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