Category: Waikato District Council

Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Wednesday June 10, in the Matangi School Hall, at 7 p.m. Meeting to start with 10 minutes from the Mayor on possible amalgamation talks.

The Matangi Community Committee was formed to liaise with council on the 2005 and 2013 Community plans and as a group is used as a way for Council to contact the community and vice versa. The Agenda for our meeting on Wednesday will begin with an update from the Mayor on Council amalgamation possibilities, and… Read More Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Wednesday June 10, in the Matangi School Hall, at 7 p.m. Meeting to start with 10 minutes from the Mayor on possible amalgamation talks.

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Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update April-May 2026 – Plans to amalgamate? Rates increases approved.

Head Start Pathway for Council amalgamation Under the Government’s ‘Simplifying Local Government’ initiative, the Government has announced a voluntary pathway allowing Councils until August 9 to submit proposals to amalgamate into larger unitary authorities before the next local government elections in 2028, or the Government will design a structure for them after that time. Unitary… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update April-May 2026 – Plans to amalgamate? Rates increases approved.

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Great to see students involved in ANZAC remembrance in Matangi.

Preserving and growing the Community Poppy Net at Matangi School. Teacher Kat Osborne has ensured this poignant reminder continues. “A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful ladies from our community who gave their time each Monday to help 14 Year 5 students learn to knit. The pride on their faces as they added their own… Read More Great to see students involved in ANZAC remembrance in Matangi.

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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..

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Matangi Recreational Reserve Concept Plan Development begins this week.

Whether you have always known it as the Rugby Club or the Sports Club this public reserve, at 643 Tauwhare Road, is now much bigger than it used to be following extra land being added to the original Reserve through the subdivision process undertaken on the neighbouring property. This increase in land area and shape… Read More Matangi Recreational Reserve Concept Plan Development begins this week.

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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

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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?

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Update: Feedback on The Tamahere Reserve is due soon – Complete the survey and enter your ideas on the map – closes 16 February. Drop In to discuss your ideas on 31 January.

A tremendous amount of volunteer work over many years in the gully of the Tamahere Reserve has created a wonderful space to enjoy native plants and wildlife. This concept plan process is your opportunity to provide ideas on how the Reserve can be more accessible and meet wider community needs. https://shape.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/tamahere-reserve-concept-plan Sample questions – 1-3… Read More Update: Feedback on The Tamahere Reserve is due soon – Complete the survey and enter your ideas on the map – closes 16 February. Drop In to discuss your ideas on 31 January.

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