Great to see students involved in ANZAC remembrance in Matangi.

Preserving and growing the Community Poppy Net at Matangi School. Teacher Kat Osborne has ensured this poignant reminder continues. “A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful ladies from our community who gave their time each Monday to help 14 Year 5 students learn to knit. The pride on their faces as they added their own… Read More Great to see students involved in ANZAC remembrance in Matangi.

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update March 2026 – here’s an offer..

Join the new Community Voice Panel Waikato District Council has established a Community Voice Panel and invites you to join it to help guide Council decisions. Panel members will receive short online surveys throughout the year on topics that matter to them such as parks, roading, new facilities, environmental initiatives, and future planning, with some… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update March 2026 – here’s an offer..

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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.

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.