If you are a frequenter of the Allan Turner Bridge, that links Fuschia Lane and Woodcock Road, you will be aware of the amazing transformation of the gully below. The creators of that beautiful bush are now hard at work in the part of the same gully that is accessed from the end of Bilsthorpe.… Read More This could be a good weekend to try our newest local walk.
The Tamahere Community Committee (TCC) recently organised a meeting for local communities about the issue of the frequency of thefts from mailboxes in our area. The meeting was attended by the local MP, Tim van de Molen, Mayor, Jacqui Church, local Councillors, and representatives from the police and NZ Post. The intention of the meeting… Read More What to do about mail theft.
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.
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.
The Matangi Community Committee would like to express our sympathy to Jill and family following Rob’s death last week. Rob had been a Councillor for this area for 39 years before he chose not to seek re election in 2022. During our years of interaction with him, Rob was always a constant and conscientious supporter… Read More Rob McGuire, 1947 – 2024.
The Matangi Community Committee have been involved in discussions with WEL and Council on this issue. It acknowledges the limited locations available for locating the transformer in Matangi and agreed to support option one as the least obtrusive to our landscape and road verge while also enabling the transformer to be near a power pole… Read More New WEL Transformer for Matangi. Where it should go? Council Survey – Please have your say.
With ANZAC Day falling within the School Holidays Matangi School will acknowledge the importance of the day with students and families on Tuesday April 9. In preparation the Community Poppy net has been added to the school fence – now with many more poppies than in former years – many created by students who have… Read More A Significant Week at Matangi school – Poppies and a Building on the move – again.
Whether you are looking for gifts or supplies to share with family and friends there are quite a few options close at hand. Tamahere Market and St. Stephens Christmas Festival are on this morning – 16 December. Jenni Taris pottery on Webster Road is open both days this weekend 10 a.m to 4 p.m. each… Read More Plenty of Opportunities to buy local.
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
Firewood The park is still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle. The Trust employed contractors to help the cleanup in Conifer Canyon. Many of the trees that came down in the storm could still be cut up for more firewood and there is still a bit more clean up to do. In the past, the park has… Read More Sculpture Park Update – Can you help out with the Firewood?
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