Support to those in need Please ask for help if you or others you know are unable to access support. There are many people who want to help you. Freephone 0800 800 405 has recently been set up by Waikato Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group for anyone in our district struggling to get food,… Read More Covid 19 notices re Support to those in need and the Matamata cluster
Waikato Mayoral Forum COVID-19 response focuses on economic stimulus 30 March 2020 Waikato Mayors, Council Chief Executives, Members of Parliament (MPs), Iwi leaders and other regional powerbrokers met Monday [30 March] via teleconference as part of what will become a weekly meeting. The purpose was to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 and how Waikato’s politicians… Read More Waikato Mayoral Forum proposes to spend $10m+ on ‘shovel ready’ projects
The Council Public Information Management team has sent out the following to Council communities. Need support? If you’re in need of welfare support, please try to make contact through the contact numbers listed on the Covid-19 website (www.covid19.govt.nz). If you’re not sure what help may be available, or don’t know who to contact for help,… Read More Message from WDC Emergency Operations Centre
As I write this, New Zealand is 36 hours to total lockdown. Who would have imagined we would be in this position when we joined our friends and family for the holiday season less than three months ago? My nearly 95-year-old mother-in-law can’t comprehend what is happening – as she said, “there has been nothing… Read More NEWS FROM YOUR WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCILLOR – 24 MARCH 2020
https://covid19.govt.nz/latest-updates/update-from-prime-minister-jacinda-ardern-230320/ According to the Prime Minister these 48 hours could be used to get the contact details of your neighbours, if you have not done so already, so you can keep in touch and offer any help they may need over the next weeks. I understand the click and collect services at the supermarkets have… Read More NZ has a plan – 23 March begin Level 3 – restricted activity for 48 hours and then at Level 4 – self isolation for everyone for at least 4 weeks
You are invited to add your voice to important conversations on our region’s priorities for current and future generations. A series of community engagement workshops are being held by Momentum Waikato during March and April, aimed at gathering and recognising the value and importance of local knowledge. The Waikato Vital Signs 2020 local sessions are… Read More Regional Consultation Meetings – RSVP one week ahead.
All Welcome. Tea and coffee provided. The next Matangi Community Meeting is a General Meeting including the election of officers and will be held in the Recreation Centre at Matangi School at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday February 11. https://matangilink.nz/2020/01/14/keen-to-join-the-matangi-community-committee/
https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/your-council/public-consultations/current-consultations/waikato-2070 “Titled Waikato 2070, the purpose of the strategy is to guide the growth in the district over the next 50 years. Consultation is open for eight weeks, closing on 24 January 2020.”
https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/news/media-releases/article/2020/01/14/sprinkler-restrictions-increased-as-hamilton-moves-to-water-alert-level-2 Water Alert Level 2 If you are connected to the Hamilton water supply you can use sprinkler systems on alternate days between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Hand held hosing can be used anytime.
Great learning opportunity with other enthusiastic locals! While all meetings of the Matangi Community Committee are open and everyone is welcome to attend and have their say there is a committee that keeps the wheels of regular contact with Council turning. The election of committee members… Read More Keen to join the Matangi Community Committee?
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