The succession of Autumn colours here at the park has drawn many more visitors this year, particularly those interested in photography. Our 50 Shades of Autumn 2021 photography competition resulted in some really successful images. Autumn leaves are still colouring up throughout the park so next year the Trust may extend the length of time… Read More Sculpture Park Newsletter May 2021
When Councillor Aksel Bech went looking for some answers to traffic concerns at the junction of Matangi Road, SH26 and Silverdale Road he came across a proposal for NZTA to fund a new configuration that will improve the lives of those heading to Hamilton along Matangi Road. What do you think? The Council Report that… Read More How about a Roundabout to the city?
Matangi school new entrants, senior student buddies, parents, teachers and community members met, in perfect weather, in the Jack Foster Reserve on Friday May 7 to plant 1500 daffodil bulbs offered by the Council. Now we can look forward to a great display in spring, and for years to come. https://www.facebook.com/MatangiSchool/posts/3969836276439350
As Council’s Long Term Plan submissions close on May 7 the meeting for this quarter will now be on Monday May 3 in the Rec Centre at Matangi School at 7.30 p.m. Please bring your suggestions for Council that could improve the services, assets and facilities in our community.
Read about the Dirty Dog Challenge in June and the need to get Long Term Plan Feedback in on rates increases, pensioner housing , the inorganic rubbish collection and anything else you would like Council to include in its planning by May 7, 2021.
The following notice has been received from the Matangi Drainage Board: “Please note that spraying the the Matangi Drainage District drains will commence the beginning of May until completion by the end of May, weather dependent. The contractor is Green Streams, a Council approved applicator (No. R1391) and can be checked out via https://greenstreams.co.nz/ Any issues… Read More Matangi Drain Spraying Notification
https://www.facebook.com/events/1829099180573383/?active_tab=discussion “Join this drop in session, have your say and help us balance what’s right with what’s affordable for our district! The Waikato District Council Long Term Plan (LTP) sets out our vision, direction, work plan and budgets for the next 10 years. This LTP requires genuine collaboration between us, the council, you as the… Read More Council 10 Year Plan Drop in Session, Matangi Hall, Wednesday April 28, 6.30 – 8.00 p.m.
Last year when we were in lockdown the Matangi School fence became the place for ANZAC commemorations to be posted. They are there again this year with the addition of the Poppy net that was created by the Matangi Garden Club and local residents a few years ago and has been installed in the Jack… Read More Remembering ANZACs in Matangi 2021
On April 7 Council opened consultation on a number of matters that will directly impact residents. Feedback on each of the following is due on May 7. The Long Term Plan consultation requests feedback on specific issues such as General rate increases, pensioner housing and the Inorganic Rubbish Collection ( our next collection is the… Read More A big WDC Consultation Month begins – feedback due by May 7.
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