Category: Waikato District Council

Community Sessions are being held, this week and next, for you to find out more about Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP). Submissions due 11 May.

Council has set up an online feedback page that allows you to select options for Council decision making and add comment on each of these topics but if you want to hear from Councillors before you do so you can attend an online community session, on 29 April or May 2nd, or a local in-person… Read More Community Sessions are being held, this week and next, for you to find out more about Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP). Submissions due 11 May.

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Poppies continue to flourish – Anzacs Remembered in Matangi

The Matangi School Anzac commemoration on April 11 was a poignant reminder of what would have been the reality for this community 110 years ago. Led by teacher, Kat Osborne, some school students and community members have continued to ‘grow’ the poppies on the poppy net in 2024 and 2025. It is good to know… Read More Poppies continue to flourish – Anzacs Remembered in Matangi

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A Free Workshop for local groups and organisations in our area is coming to Newstead, 16 April, 6 – 9 p.m. Please sign up.

Governance and Funding Workshop – Tamahere-Gordonton Location: Hamilton Car Club, 116 Vaile Road, Newstead Date: 16 April 2025, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm Passionate about your Tamahere – Gordonton-based community, not for profit, or volunteering organisation? Keen to learn more about funding and grants to help bring your organisation’s projects and aspirations to fruition? Join us on… Read More A Free Workshop for local groups and organisations in our area is coming to Newstead, 16 April, 6 – 9 p.m. Please sign up.

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Furniture Restoration and Repair Community Day, Tamahere’s St Stephen’s Church Hall, Saturday 29 March 11am-4pm

Wow! – How good is this? – book your spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/tamahere-furniture-repair-cafe-and-education-day-tamahere-community-centre-sunday-30-march-11am-4pm Event description Brought to you by the Waste Levy Fund! We are holding a furniture repair and restoration day in Tamahere. Come and get your creaky or cracked furniture repaired and learn about furniture restoration under the guidance of a furniture restoration specialist… Read More Furniture Restoration and Repair Community Day, Tamahere’s St Stephen’s Church Hall, Saturday 29 March 11am-4pm

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Morrinsville Road, Matangi Road and Silverdale Road Intersection. Extra opportunity to discuss with Council. Monday March 10, 6 p.m., Tamahere Community Centre.

In addition to the drop in meetings on March 11 and 15, referred to on Matangilink, there will be a meeting for Waikato District Council local community residents to discuss the project with the relevant Hamilton City Council staff at the Tamahere Community Centre on Monday, March 10 at 6 p.m. You are welcome to… Read More Morrinsville Road, Matangi Road and Silverdale Road Intersection. Extra opportunity to discuss with Council. Monday March 10, 6 p.m., Tamahere Community Centre.

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Change is in the Air – Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update February 2025

New CEO Waikato District Council welcomed our new CEO Craig Hobbs with a powhiri early this month. Craig’s past experience includes roles as CE of South Waikato District Council and most recently director of regulatory services at Auckland Council. Other past roles include CEO of Paralympics NZ, and CEO of the National Maritime Museum. After… Read More Change is in the Air – Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update February 2025

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WDC MEDIA RELEASE: The Rubber Hits the Road: Welcome Progress on SH1B Telephone Road Rail Crossing Upgrade

The Rubber Hits the Road: Welcome Progress on SH1B Telephone Road Rail Crossing Upgrade  On behalf of its communities, the Waikato District Council is pleased to report the long-awaited upgrade to SH1B Telephone Road rail crossing begins next week. This project marks a significant milestone for our district, improving safety and restoring a key transport… Read More WDC MEDIA RELEASE: The Rubber Hits the Road: Welcome Progress on SH1B Telephone Road Rail Crossing Upgrade

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WRC seeking feedback on three possible public transport rating models to help fund bus, community transport and Total Mobility services in the Waikato region. survey closes Wednesday 27 November.

Waikato Regional Council is seeking feedback from throughout the region on three possible public transport rating models to help fund bus, community transport and Total Mobility services in the Waikato region.  The feedback will be collated and shared with regional councillors during a workshop in December. The options are: Sub-options for all three models are:… Read More WRC seeking feedback on three possible public transport rating models to help fund bus, community transport and Total Mobility services in the Waikato region. survey closes Wednesday 27 November.

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