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.
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.
The Council’s inaugural Heritage day will be held on Saturday April 20. It is hoped that members of the community will take the opportunity to visit some of the sites of historical interest in the district and take up some of the events offered on the day. The list of events across the district can… Read More Heritage Day April 20. Will you take the Factory Tour, visit St. David’s or look at somewhere further afield?
If you have been past the Matangi Hall recently you may have noticed all the scaffolding etc. Roofing Renovators (a Matangi based Company based at the Factory site) are reroofing the Hall. The iron although original has been re nailed in the past but is now 60 years old and we have suspected there are… Read More What’s up with Matangi Hall?
Tuesday, November 7 Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Matangi Hall, 7.30 p.m. Items of interest to discuss will be the proposed pilot public bus service to our area, a proposal for an off lead dog exercise area and an update on the parking project for the Jack Foster Reserve. Wednesday November 22 Matangi Hall AGM 7.30pm.… Read More November Meetings: M.C.C., Tuesday 7th; Matangi Hall A.G.M., Wednesday 22nd. All Welcome.
The Matangi Garden Club Annual Plant sale in October is always a popular day in the local garden year. The range of plants for sale includes indoor plants, vegetable and flower annuals and perennials, shrubs and trees. The produce stall includes baking, preserves, fresh vegetables and raffles on sale. As usual there will also be… Read More Matangi Garden Club Annual Plant Sale is on October 14 at the Matangi Hall. All welcome
Each consultation offers the opportunity to respond to a survey and make your views known. Open to individuals and groups the Matangi Community Committee will discuss them at their meeting on Tuesday August 8, at the Tamahere Council and Community Space ( upstairs above the Tamahere Pharmacy). Meeting starts 7 p.m. All Welcome. Community Facilities… Read More Current Council Consultations to which you May want to say something? Both close 13 August.
It is great to hear that Matangi School students are studying our local history. There are some good accounts available on this website about Matangi, the Matangi Factory and the option to do research from original records like papers past. Catherine Lang sent me a great report this week about the opening of the Matangi… Read More Matangi School students looking into local History
“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.
