Matangi Hall 478 Tauwhare Road, Matangi Capacity: Approx. 150-200 Floor Area: 410m2 The hall features a variety of rooms including a main hall, kitchen, dining, lobby, stage and toilets, including a disabled toilet. The hall is used for indoor bowls, badminton, events, community meetings and school discos. Contact details:Betty CloughPhone: 8563347Mobile: 0278257850Email: littlebit1946.me@gmail.com
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.
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.
The Matangi Garden Club Annual Plant Sale is a popular local event for the purchase of a wide range high quality annuals, perennials, bulbs, tubers, shrubs and trees. You can also catch up with neighbours, sit down for a delicious morning tea, purchase raffle tickets and stock up on cakes, produce and preserves. Free Entry.… Read More Just one week to the Matangi Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. Saturday, October 17, Matangi Hall, 9 a.m. to 12 noon. See you there!
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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.
Harry Mowbray, Matangi Factory site owner, has agreed to, again, offer a public site tour to offer his insight into its historical past, current activity and the plans for the future of the Matangi Factory Site. In 2004, Harry, and his son, Andrew prepared an excellent history on the site which is on our website and… Read More Matangi Factory Site Tour, 11 a.m. 26 September, 2026. All Welcome.
As the first rates notices including an IAWAI water services charge roll out this week, residents and businesses are being assured the water component is a split of the previous total charge, not an additional or a replicated cost. IAWAI chief executive Peter Winder says the organisation is aware some people have seen the total… Read More Message from IAWAI – Water charges repackaged but not new
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..
