Firewood The park is still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle. The Trust employed contractors to help the cleanup in Conifer Canyon. Many of the trees that came down in the storm could still be cut up for more firewood and there is still a bit more clean up to do. In the past, the park has… Read More Sculpture Park Update – Can you help out with the Firewood?
Each consultation offers the opportunity to respond to a survey and make your views known. Open to individuals and groups the Matangi Community Committee will discuss them at their meeting on Tuesday August 8, at the Tamahere Council and Community Space ( upstairs above the Tamahere Pharmacy). Meeting starts 7 p.m. All Welcome. Community Facilities… Read More Current Council Consultations to which you May want to say something? Both close 13 August.
Crystal Beavis, mob 0275 957 927, email crystal.beavis@waidc.govt.nz Mike Keir, mob 027 449 3012, email mike.keir@waidc.govt.nz Update July 2023 Waikato District Council has taken the step to hang the portraits of both Kiingi Tūheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII and King Charles III in the Council Chamber. Celebrating diversity Following the recent coronation of Charles III… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update July 2023: celebrating diversity
It is great to hear that Matangi School students are studying our local history. There are some good accounts available on this website about Matangi, the Matangi Factory and the option to do research from original records like papers past. Catherine Lang sent me a great report this week about the opening of the Matangi… Read More Matangi School students looking into local History
As we look forward to a new financial year, Waikato District Council is examining how it can improve the dialogue between Council and community through our locally elected community committees. Planning for the right community outcomes The Council has, so far, invited representatives of local community committees to attend workshops to help set the goals… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update June 2023: Improving the dialogue between Council and community
Have your say on Tamahere gully restoration targeted rate by 25 May https://shape.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/natureintamahere. There is a new closing date of Thursday 25 May (at 5pm) for submissions to the Waikato District Council on a proposed targeted rate to help progress the development of walkways and support restoration of the native ecology within the Mangaone, Mangaharakeke… Read More Crystal says: Please give feedback by 25 May on the Targeted rate to speed up Gully Restoration – Former Tamahere Ward area only.
Individuals and organisations can submit answers to these questions for each statement in the online form. https://shape.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/proposed-community-outcomes
https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/events/upcoming-events/event/2023/05/16/default-calendar/drop-in-session-event-planning-and-process? “Whether you want to organise an event, need help with volunteer processes, or don’t know where to start with seasonal sport arrangements, this drop-in session will guide you through the processes and give you a chance to ask our team some burning questions. If you have any questions, please contact Teresa.Lange@waidc.govt.nz “
Proposed District Plan – Decisions Version A number of Matangi residents submitted to the new District Plan so it is interesting to see the changes that have been decided upon. It is still a proposed plan as there are a number of appeals still to be heard. The mapping tool is also a great way… Read More Plans, buses, carparks – lots to discuss -Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Tuesday May 9, 7 p.m. Tamahere Council and Community Space. All Welcome.
Footpath to Hamilton : It has been very gratifying to see Council work to complete the footpath from Matangi West to the Assisi Home – the final link to be able to travel off road from Matangi to Hamilton. Special thanks to our past Councillors, Rob McGuire and Aksel Bech who supported this community request.… Read More News of footpaths and plans for the Jack Foster reserve
Matangi Link 