Have your Say: Telephone Road Survey due Friday November 3.

Message from Councillor Crystal Beavis. The survey to capture your views is available to complete online at https://nzta.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KWltlpPEMyqMQK This survey seeks community feedback on the feasibility of a new option to keep the rail crossing open – to realign Telephone Rd and to close Holland Rd at the western side of the intersection.  This option… Read More Have your Say: Telephone Road Survey due Friday November 3.

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update September 2023: District news

KoroneihanaYour local Councillors Mike Keir and Crystal Beavis were among 6,000 people who gathered at Tuurangawaewae Marae in Ngaaruawaahia on Friday 18 August for the first day of Koroneihana, the annual event to celebrate the coronation of Kiingi Tuuuheitia Pootatoau Te Wherowhero VII.The commemoration opened with a traditional ‘kawe mate’ for Tainui hapuu to acknowledge… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update September 2023: District news

Current Council Consultations to which you May want to say something? Both close 13 August.

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.

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update June 2023: Improving the dialogue between Council and community

As we look forward to a new financial year, Waikato District Council is examining how it can improve the dialogue between Council and community through our locally elected community committees. Planning for the right community outcomes The Council has, so far, invited representatives of local community committees to attend workshops to help set the goals… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update June 2023: Improving the dialogue between Council and community

Crystal says: Please give feedback by 25 May on the Targeted rate to speed up Gully Restoration – Former Tamahere Ward area only.

Have your say on Tamahere gully restoration targeted rate by 25 May https://shape.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/natureintamahere. There is a new closing date of Thursday 25 May (at 5pm) for submissions to the Waikato District Council on a proposed targeted rate to help progress the development of walkways and support restoration of the native ecology within the Mangaone, Mangaharakeke… Read More Crystal says: Please give feedback by 25 May on the Targeted rate to speed up Gully Restoration – Former Tamahere Ward area only.

Council online Support Session for Volunteer Community Event organisers, 16 May, 6 p.m.

https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/events/upcoming-events/event/2023/05/16/default-calendar/drop-in-session-event-planning-and-process? “Whether you want to organise an event, need help with volunteer processes, or don’t know where to start with seasonal sport arrangements, this drop-in session will guide you through the processes and give you a chance to ask our team some burning questions.  If you have any questions, please contact Teresa.Lange@waidc.govt.nz “

Plans, buses, carparks – lots to discuss -Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Tuesday May 9, 7 p.m. Tamahere Council and Community Space. All Welcome.

Proposed District Plan – Decisions Version A number of Matangi residents submitted to the new District Plan so it is interesting to see the changes that have been decided upon. It is still a proposed plan as there are a number of appeals still to be heard. The mapping tool is also a great way… Read More Plans, buses, carparks – lots to discuss -Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Tuesday May 9, 7 p.m. Tamahere Council and Community Space. All Welcome.

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update April 2023: Telephone Rd closure, Council budgets and natural burials!

A final decision on the future of the SH1B Telephone Rd rail crossing has been put off for another year, but its ongoing closure is deeply disappointing for the community including your local Waikato District Councillors Mike Keir and I (Crystal Beavis). In a report published on its website, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update April 2023: Telephone Rd closure, Council budgets and natural burials!