Soapbox 2: Chris Woolerton Tamahere Woodlands General Ward Candidate

In the interests of offering extra information to residents we will publish Soapbox posts – in the order they are received Matangilink will publish articles submitted to us from candidates for election to Waikato District Council. Meet the Candidate – Chris Woolerton  In my travels out and about in the newly established Tamahere Woodlands  General Ward,… Read More Soapbox 2: Chris Woolerton Tamahere Woodlands General Ward Candidate

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Soapbox 1: Aksel Bech Mayoral candidate

In the interests of offering extra information to residents we will begin Soapbox posts – in the order they are received Matangilink will publish articles submitted to us from candidates for election to Waikato District Council. 2022 elections Council elections -change guaranteed! By Aksel Bech -standing for Mayor. One thing is certain, change is coming!  The… Read More Soapbox 1: Aksel Bech Mayoral candidate

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Night Road Closures at Tamahere from 12 September for three weeks as work begins under the Tamahere Interchange.

Work to create the new pedestrian/cyclist/mobility scooter accessways at the Tamahere intersection will take place in two stages over six months. There will be night road closures and detours required in September and January and traffic control throughout with the exception of Fieldays week in November. Further details here: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/safer-journey-for-pedestrians-and-cyclists-under-the-tamahere-interchange/ The Tamahere community has campaigned… Read More Night Road Closures at Tamahere from 12 September for three weeks as work begins under the Tamahere Interchange.

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Public Meeting to Farewell Rob McGuire and to Meet the Candidates. 3.30 p.m., 10 September, Matangi Hall.

Mayoral Candidates Tamahere Woodlands Ward (Two Vacancies) Tamahere Woodlands Ward Candidates Tai Raro Takiwaa Maaori Ward (one vacancy) Tai Raro Takiwaa Maaori Ward candidates Matangi Community Committee and Matangi Hall Committee invite you to join us to acknowledge Rob for his long term representation of the interests of the area at Council and to meet those… Read More Public Meeting to Farewell Rob McGuire and to Meet the Candidates. 3.30 p.m., 10 September, Matangi Hall.

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Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Tuesday August 9, Council and Community Space (Above the Tamahere Pharmacy), 7.30 p.m. All welcome

One matter for discussion is whether an application should be made for funding available for environmental, infrastructure and community projects from the funding being offered to Councils under the transition to Three Waters named Better Off Funding. Of $31,531,126, allocated to the Waikato District applications are open, until August 19, for $7.88 m from individuals,… Read More Matangi Community Committee Meeting, Tuesday August 9, Council and Community Space (Above the Tamahere Pharmacy), 7.30 p.m. All welcome

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New Trees for Matangi Village over the next month.

Having received the results of the Tree Survey conducted by the Matangi Community Committee Waikato District Council has purchased new trees. Council arborists and support staff will remove the cherry trees on the South side berm of Matangi Road and, in consultation with property residents, will begin planting Prunus yedoensis ‘Mountain Haze’. The cherry trees on the… Read More New Trees for Matangi Village over the next month.

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Councillor McGuire not seeking re election this year after taking over from his dad 39 years ago.

Rob has represented Matangi since 2010 when boundary adjustments were made to accommodate changing population numbers . Since then Rob has made a point of regularly being in contact with Matangi via the Matangi Community Committee and other community groups, matangilink and Council activities in the area. He is the Chair of the Tamahere and… Read More Councillor McGuire not seeking re election this year after taking over from his dad 39 years ago.

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Can you hear a Ruru/Morepork at your house? Take time to celebrate them – New Exhibition at the Sculpture Park 9 and 10 July.

Project Ruru takes flight. Book your tickets now for the opening celebration for a fun-filled ruru weekend or come along during the July school holidays to find the roosting rurus. https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/project-ruru-takes-flight-tickets-350828335997 This July, 15 sculptural interpretations of ruru are landing at the park. We are joining forces with the National Bird of Prey Centre—Wingspan and… Read More Can you hear a Ruru/Morepork at your house? Take time to celebrate them – New Exhibition at the Sculpture Park 9 and 10 July.

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