From HCC – Morrinsville Road – Fit for Purpose Upgrades – Construction Update 10.03.2026.

Works completed in the last 3 weeks:Good progress is being made, so far we have:Established on site. Implemented perimeter fencing, located services with potholing, and installed CCTV. Concentrated excavations in areas where subsoil drainage is to be installed.Installed temporary path for pedestrians and cyclist to get around the site safely.Cut and formed future shared path from… Read More From HCC – Morrinsville Road – Fit for Purpose Upgrades – Construction Update 10.03.2026.

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Matangi Recreational Reserve Concept Plan Development begins this week.

Whether you have always known it as the Rugby Club or the Sports Club this public reserve, at 643 Tauwhare Road, is now much bigger than it used to be following extra land being added to the original Reserve through the subdivision process undertaken on the neighbouring property. This increase in land area and shape… Read More Matangi Recreational Reserve Concept Plan Development begins this week.

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Lime Scooters

After a member of our community suggested that an extension to the Lime scooter boundary may be of help to some residents during the February to May road closure, Hamilton City Council has followed up and an extension along Matangi Road has been agreed as per the map. Do you have any suggestions for support… Read More Lime Scooters

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Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update February 2026

Council work programme coming up An early focus is on establishing the Waikato District and Hamilton City council-controlled operation (CCO), IAWAI – Flowing Waters, by 1 July this year and our first meeting of the year was a joint workshop with Hamilton City Council to begin considering the agreement under which waters assets and resources… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update February 2026

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Morrinsville Road Upgrade: Road Closes 16 February. Time to make a plan. What else do you want to know?

Construction of the roundabout and associated work starts Monday 16 February 2026 and will be completed by May/June 2026 (weather dependent). During this period Matangi Road, Silverdale Road and Morrinsville Road will be closed at that intersection to enable the work to be done. Details of the project can be found here. All these roads will remain… Read More Morrinsville Road Upgrade: Road Closes 16 February. Time to make a plan. What else do you want to know?

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Update: Feedback on The Tamahere Reserve is due soon – Complete the survey and enter your ideas on the map – closes 16 February. Drop In to discuss your ideas on 31 January.

A tremendous amount of volunteer work over many years in the gully of the Tamahere Reserve has created a wonderful space to enjoy native plants and wildlife. This concept plan process is your opportunity to provide ideas on how the Reserve can be more accessible and meet wider community needs. https://shape.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/tamahere-reserve-concept-plan Sample questions – 1-3… Read More Update: Feedback on The Tamahere Reserve is due soon – Complete the survey and enter your ideas on the map – closes 16 February. Drop In to discuss your ideas on 31 January.

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A look back on 2025 and a check on what is in store for 2026.

Locals attend the opening of the new Classroom Block – Totara – at Mātangi School, 31.01 2025 Mātangi Garden Share Stand – Take what you need, Share what you can. April 30, 2025 Mātangi Strategic Plan shared with Waikato District Council June 2025 SH1B, Telephone Road reopened July 2025. Carpark at Jack Foster Reserve, Mātangi, completed… Read More A look back on 2025 and a check on what is in store for 2026.

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Peanut News from HCC: Section 1 Construction 2026 -Pedestrian and Cycle access only to Morrinsville Road from Matangi Road from February to May

This is what’s happening Construction and road closures Keeping you informed Other project elements The Morrinsville Fit for Purpose Upgrades include other improvements as shown in the attached ‘Project overview map’ and on our project webpage hamilton.govt.nz/morrinsvilleroad. Key points to note: Contact us If you have any questions, please call 07 838 6699 or email info@hcc.govt.nz (please reference Morrinsville… Read More Peanut News from HCC: Section 1 Construction 2026 -Pedestrian and Cycle access only to Morrinsville Road from Matangi Road from February to May

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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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