New Roadside trees for Matangi? Crepe Mrytle, Kowhai, Mountain Haze cherry, Taiwan Cherry or the same tree as we have now? Have your say.

The Matangi Community Committee and the Waikato District Council are working together to decide what to do about replacing the cherry trees in the village on Matangi Road, most of which have come to the end of their natural lives. The suggested choices have been approved by Council as appropriate for the location. There is… Read More New Roadside trees for Matangi? Crepe Mrytle, Kowhai, Mountain Haze cherry, Taiwan Cherry or the same tree as we have now? Have your say.

Applications for Funding for Creative and Performing Arts Projects closes 14 March.

Waikato District’s Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) is seeking applications, until noon on 14 March, from local individuals or groups that need financial support towards creative and performing arts projects. Since its inception in 1995, Waikato District Council has administered the funds for the district on behalf of Creative NZ. The Assessment Committee encourages candidates who might… Read More Applications for Funding for Creative and Performing Arts Projects closes 14 March.

Proposed Waikato District Plan Decision Notification January 2022

https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/news/public-notices/article/2022/01/16/proposed-waikato-district-plan-decision-notification Following Council’s request last year to delay the notification of decisions on the Proposed District Plan the decisions are now public. Some locations in the Matangi Area have attained zone changes that will be of interest including the Matangi Zone which will pertain to the Matangi Dairy Factory site. https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/docs/default-source/your-council/plans-policies-and-bylaws/plans/district-plan-review/decisions/proposed-waikato-district-plan-(decisions-version)/part-3-area-specific-matters/special-purpose-zones/part-3_22-mtz-matangi-zone.pdf?sfvrsn=65e59ac9_2 There were a number… Read More Proposed Waikato District Plan Decision Notification January 2022

Do you need assistence with transport to get out and about? – WDC has a susidised service coming to our area

Find out more and register your interest here: http://ow.ly/VIOQ50GFHA3 Waikato District Council If an illness, disability or pain prevents you from getting out and about, our friends at Total Mobility can help. Launching in Tamahere, Newstead, Tauwhare and Matangi areas soon, we will provide registered users a 50 per cent discount on certain transport options… Read More Do you need assistence with transport to get out and about? – WDC has a susidised service coming to our area

NEWS FROM YOUR WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCILLOR – 25 SEPTEMBER 2021

Council met via Zoom on 9th, 10th of September to consider submissions to the 2021 Representation Review Final Proposal.  228 submissions were received on the initial proposal before the closing date.  24 submitters indicated their support of the initial proposal  164 submitters indicated they do not support the initial proposal  27… Read More NEWS FROM YOUR WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCILLOR – 25 SEPTEMBER 2021

Council seeking feedback on new Bylaw about moving Livestock on Roads. Submissions close 29 October

Council previously had a Livestock Movement Bylaw 2011 which has now expired and is therefore no longer enforceable. Within rural areas of the Waikato District, livestock are moved using roads as part of the everyday operations of some farms. This activity has the potential to affect the safety of road users and the surface of… Read More Council seeking feedback on new Bylaw about moving Livestock on Roads. Submissions close 29 October