Category: Waikato District Council
Matangi Hall A.G.M. Notice. Wednesday November 12, Matangi Hall, 7.30 p.m. All Welcome.
The Matangi Hall is an important community asset administered by a committee of residents. Contact details:Betty CloughPhone: 8563347Mobile: 0278257850Email: littlebit1946.me@gmail.com The Hall has a proud history of community contribution. The original Matangi Hall was built in 1904. It was used for church services for several denominations for some years as well as for community club… Read More Matangi Hall A.G.M. Notice. Wednesday November 12, Matangi Hall, 7.30 p.m. All Welcome.
It’s time to learn about, and have your say on, the upgrades proposed for Morrinsville Road for pedestrians, cyclists and buses and an NZTA proposed new speed limit from beyond the new roundabout to the LIC corner.
Message from Hamilton City: We’re proposing changes to Morrinsville Road to make it safer and easier for people walking, scootering, and biking – especially school children and the local community. The improvements are 100% funded by NZTA Waka Kotahi. Learn more and have your say here haveyoursay.hamilton.govt.nz/morrinsville-rd-upgrades Drop-in Sessions We want to hear your thoughts on… Read More It’s time to learn about, and have your say on, the upgrades proposed for Morrinsville Road for pedestrians, cyclists and buses and an NZTA proposed new speed limit from beyond the new roundabout to the LIC corner.
Our Ward, Our District, Our Region. Voting Closes this week!
It has been good to see the efforts candidates have made to send flyers, visit and to be available for meetings, by email and by phone. The profiles posted on the Tamahere Forum are here. As of October 6, our Ward leads the WDC voting returns at 25.3%. Many of you will have voted already… Read More Our Ward, Our District, Our Region. Voting Closes this week!
Reminder: Saturday, September 13, Matangi Dairy Factory Tour, at 10 a.m. and Meet the Candidates at 12.30 p.m., in the Matangi Hall.
A day to meet in Matangi. Please join us if you can. Previous posts on the Matangi Factory Tour and the Meet the Candidates meeting. !0 .00 a.m. Harry Mowbray is offering a talk – Past, Present, Future, and tour of the Matangi Factory. Meet at the Bootleg Brewery. No need to book 12.30 p.m.… Read More Reminder: Saturday, September 13, Matangi Dairy Factory Tour, at 10 a.m. and Meet the Candidates at 12.30 p.m., in the Matangi Hall.
Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update Aug-Sept 2025
Local Government elections 2025 Voting papers will be posted from 9-22 September to everyone who was registered on the electoral roll by 1 August. Anyone enrolling after 1 August will need to cast a special vote – which you can request from the Council or Election Services (ph 0800 922 822). Voting closes at 12… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update Aug-Sept 2025
Council making progress at the Jack Foster Reserve and the Matangi Recreational Reserve.
The Jack Foster Reserve Carpark design is now out for tender and work should begin later this year. It will be good to see a structured, all weather and safer school drop off process and a separate, vehicle free recreation space with excellent pedestrian access. Next project will be to agree on some community amenities… Read More Council making progress at the Jack Foster Reserve and the Matangi Recreational Reserve.
This could be a good weekend to try our newest local walk.
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.
Lots of Council news – Awards, LTP, Water, New roading contractors, Telephone Road, Rubbish stickers, Dog Rego, Feedback on local parks and Reserves Due….
Photo 1: Marion and Charles Fletcher, Crystal Beavis and John Sheat. Photo 2: Gail and Lionel Orr from Eureka Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update July 2025 Community volunteers honoured with Mayoral Awards Congratulations to all Waikato District Mayoral Award recipients, and thank you for your outstanding voluntary contributons over many years to your community. Tamahere-Woodlands Ward recipients… Read More Lots of Council news – Awards, LTP, Water, New roading contractors, Telephone Road, Rubbish stickers, Dog Rego, Feedback on local parks and Reserves Due….
Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update May 2025
Consultation on Long Term Plan, Waters CCO As advised in previous updates, consultation is open until 11 May on Waikato District Council’s Long Term Plan and proposal for a Waters Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) with Hamilton City. The draft plan sets out what the Council plans to do over the next nine years and how we’ll… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update May 2025