Category: WDC – Long Term Plan

Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) is a chance for you to state your local priority for change or investment over coming years.

Each time the LTP comes around the Matangi Community Committee (MCC) identifies and requests from Council an amenity or service that addresses a concern or offers an improvement in our community. For instance, securing pedestrian access from Matangi to Hillcrest along Matangi Road took a few years but we did get there! Councillors appreciate the… Read More Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) is a chance for you to state your local priority for change or investment over coming years.

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Matangi Recreational Reserve Masterplan now available for feedback. A whole new look – let Council know what you think.

Bring your questions and provide feedback at meetings and online October 9 to November 9. Sunday, October 18 : WDC LTP Drop In, Tamahere Community Centre, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 : Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Matangi School Staffroom, 7.00 p.m. Saturday, October 31 : WDC Open Day, Matangi Recreational Reserve, Tauwhare… Read More Matangi Recreational Reserve Masterplan now available for feedback. A whole new look – let Council know what you think.

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Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update September 2026 – Ngaati Hauaa taonga in a major new exhibition at Waikato Museum, Applications to the Rural Ward fund close 30/9, date for LTP consultation 18/10, progress on the Matangi Recreational Reserve Plan, checkout new government regulations.

Help shape your Council’s Long Term Plan The Council is holding informal discussions with the community on its next Long Term Plan (LTP) this month – and invite Matangi residents and ratepayers to a drop-in session at the Tamahere Community Centre in Devine Rd on Sunday 18 October, 2-5pm. We’re seeking community perspectives on key… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update September 2026 – Ngaati Hauaa taonga in a major new exhibition at Waikato Museum, Applications to the Rural Ward fund close 30/9, date for LTP consultation 18/10, progress on the Matangi Recreational Reserve Plan, checkout new government regulations.

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Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update August 2026 – Amalgamation, Awards, LTP and more..

A strong local voice remains vital Thank you to all those who turned up to discuss Council amalgamation options with your Mayor and local councillors at local meetings across our Ward in Matangi, Tamahere, Newstead, Tauwhare, Puketaha, Gordonton and Eureka over the past month. Rates affordability, managing debt and a strong local voice were common… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update August 2026 – Amalgamation, Awards, LTP and more..

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Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update December 2025 – Could a new Wastewater system for Matangi be less than 20 years away?

Summer road works Summer is on the way and that means the road construction season has started. Road works can be frustrating, but fixing our roads is vital for keeping our communities connected and supporting our economy. So please be patient, knowing that our staff and contractors are working in the heat of summer to… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update December 2025 – Could a new Wastewater system for Matangi be less than 20 years away?

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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….

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Dates this week: Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Monday, May 5; Council LTP Session, Tuesday, May 6 – All Welcome. LTP feedback due Sunday, May 11.

Monday May 5: The Matangi Community Committee meeting will be held at 7.30 p.m., at the Council and Community Office in Tamahere (above the Tamahere Pharmacy). All Welcome. Items on the Agenda include plans for the Matangi Recreational Reserve, the HCC Morrinsville Road Upgrade, the Matangi Strategic Plan and the WDC Long Term Plan(LTP). Tuesday… Read More Dates this week: Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Monday, May 5; Council LTP Session, Tuesday, May 6 – All Welcome. LTP feedback due Sunday, May 11.

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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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Survey date extended for Matangi: Focusing on the Future. Now closing Monday, October 28.

It was great to have the opportunity to meet and discuss ideas for the future of the Matangi area at the meeting at Matangi Hall last Sunday. The meeting and survey are organised by the Matangi Community Committee – all local volunteers. With our process coinciding with Council’s request to get feedback for the Long… Read More Survey date extended for Matangi: Focusing on the Future. Now closing Monday, October 28.

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