“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: Traffic
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.
Should the pedestrian crossing outside Matangi School be more prominent and be marked?
At the recent Matangi Community Committee Meeting it was agreed that we should approach Council and request that the pedestrian crossing outside Matangi School be more prominent and be marked. Such requests have been declined in the past but with more traffic and more students at the school it is time to revisit the proposal.… Read More Should the pedestrian crossing outside Matangi School be more prominent and be marked?
HCC Construction Update #6 – “The roundabout opening remains on schedule for 19 May.”
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.
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 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.
Peanut News from HCC: Section 1 Construction 2026 -Pedestrian and Cycle access only to Morrinsville Road from Matangi Road from February to May
This is what’s happening Construction and road closures Keeping you informed Other project elements The Morrinsville Fit for Purpose Upgrades include other improvements as shown in the attached ‘Project overview map’ and on our project webpage hamilton.govt.nz/morrinsvilleroad. Key points to note: Contact us If you have any questions, please call 07 838 6699 or email info@hcc.govt.nz (please reference Morrinsville… Read More Peanut News from HCC: Section 1 Construction 2026 -Pedestrian and Cycle access only to Morrinsville Road from Matangi Road from February to May
Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update December 2025 – Could a new Wastewater system for Matangi be less than 20 years away?
Summer road works Summer is on the way and that means the road construction season has started. Road works can be frustrating, but fixing our roads is vital for keeping our communities connected and supporting our economy. So please be patient, knowing that our staff and contractors are working in the heat of summer to… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update December 2025 – Could a new Wastewater system for Matangi be less than 20 years away?
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