Further details on each candidate can be found on Council’s website here https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/your-council/local-elections-2022/candidates
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Waka Kotahi have provided information on their preferred option to permanently close this route because of the damage to the rail crossing and safety concerns on how the intersection works. The option is also that preferred by Kiwirail.
Matangi School students had their chance to contribute to the community on Friday May 20 when they joined teachers, parents and Matangi Community members in dodging the showers to plant more than 2,000 daffodils provided to the Community Committee by the Waikato District Council place making team. This is the second year for this great… Read More Daffodil planting at the Jack Foster Reserve 2022
The Matangi Community Committee Survey on trees for the village section of Matangi Road received 100 carefully considered responses to produce a clear choice. More than half of respondents had the Prunus yedoensis ‘Mountain Haze’ as their first or second choice. It was great to see so many responses and the care with which people… Read More Matangi Trees Community Survey Outcomes May 2022
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