“Be careful out there” – Speed limit changes on Morrinsville Road begin as soon as the signs go up this week.
The background and process for the change can be read here: SH26A Morrinsville Road new speed limits | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Category: Hamilton City Council
Excellent news! The roundabout will be ready, and Matangi Road reopened to Morrinsville Road by this weekend. A few days ahead schedule.
Message from Hamilton City Council. “Kia ora all, We have done our site walkover and checks and are now confirmed for reopening the road on Friday 15th May – by the evening. So you should all be able to access the route again this weekend. Thank you for your forbearance while we completed the upgrade.… Read More Excellent news! The roundabout will be ready, and Matangi Road reopened to Morrinsville Road by this weekend. A few days ahead schedule.
HCC Construction Update #6 – “The roundabout opening remains on schedule for 19 May.”
Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update March 2026 – here’s an offer..
Join the new Community Voice Panel Waikato District Council has established a Community Voice Panel and invites you to join it to help guide Council decisions. Panel members will receive short online surveys throughout the year on topics that matter to them such as parks, roading, new facilities, environmental initiatives, and future planning, with some… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update March 2026 – here’s an offer..
From HCC – Morrinsville Road – Fit for Purpose Upgrades – Construction Update 10.03.2026.
Works completed in the last 3 weeks:Good progress is being made, so far we have:Established on site. Implemented perimeter fencing, located services with potholing, and installed CCTV. Concentrated excavations in areas where subsoil drainage is to be installed.Installed temporary path for pedestrians and cyclist to get around the site safely.Cut and formed future shared path from… Read More From HCC – Morrinsville Road – Fit for Purpose Upgrades – Construction Update 10.03.2026.
Lime Scooters
After a member of our community suggested that an extension to the Lime scooter boundary may be of help to some residents during the February to May road closure, Hamilton City Council has followed up and an extension along Matangi Road has been agreed as per the map. Do you have any suggestions for support… Read More Lime Scooters
Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update February 2026
Council work programme coming up An early focus is on establishing the Waikato District and Hamilton City council-controlled operation (CCO), IAWAI – Flowing Waters, by 1 July this year and our first meeting of the year was a joint workshop with Hamilton City Council to begin considering the agreement under which waters assets and resources… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update February 2026
Morrinsville Road Upgrade: Road Closes 16 February. Time to make a plan. What else do you want to know?
Construction of the roundabout and associated work starts Monday 16 February 2026 and will be completed by May/June 2026 (weather dependent). During this period Matangi Road, Silverdale Road and Morrinsville Road will be closed at that intersection to enable the work to be done. Details of the project can be found here. All these roads will remain… Read More Morrinsville Road Upgrade: Road Closes 16 February. Time to make a plan. What else do you want to know?
Morrinsville Road Upgrade News – Local Bus Routes during the Morrinsville Road closure beginning 16 February.
The Waikato Regional Council has provided the following information: Bus Route 27 – Tauwhare Pa – No Changes Bus Route 28 to Matangi and Tamahere Outbound: Inbound : Route 28 – Matangi Tamahere Outbound: Inbound:
A look back on 2025 and a check on what is in store for 2026.
Locals attend the opening of the new Classroom Block – Totara – at Mātangi School, 31.01 2025 Mātangi Garden Share Stand – Take what you need, Share what you can. April 30, 2025 Mātangi Strategic Plan shared with Waikato District Council June 2025 SH1B, Telephone Road reopened July 2025. Carpark at Jack Foster Reserve, Mātangi, completed… Read More A look back on 2025 and a check on what is in store for 2026.
Matangi Link 