Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update July-August 2024

Let’s talk about dogs! Dog registration A friendly reminder that annual dog registrations are due and are discounted if paid by 31 July. The Council recommends desexing dogs not intended for breeding, and you can apply for one year’s free registration if you desex your dog and provide evidence from your vet.  Financial assistance with… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update July-August 2024

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update May 2024: District news including a Fieldays Traffic Alert.

WDC Annual Plan hearings Thank you to all who made submission on the Council’s draft 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan. You’ve told us to keep to essential spending and to keep rates down. We received 227 submissions on the draft 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan and 50 submitters requested in-person hearings. The affordability of a 13.75% rate… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update May 2024: District news including a Fieldays Traffic Alert.

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update April 2024: District news. Note: submissions to Waikato Regional Council LTP close May 2.

Draft Annual Plan It was good to have an opportunity to meet up with residents and ratepayers wanting to know more about the Waikato District Council’s draft 2024-25 Annual Plan and other matters at public meetings held in Tamahere, Matangi and Gordonton over the past month, as well as in other parts of the district.… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update April 2024: District news. Note: submissions to Waikato Regional Council LTP close May 2.

There’s lots going on at the Sculpture Park – Art, Dog day, coffee, Photography Comp., Mother’s day….

Welcome to The Sculpture Park Latest News There is plenty going on for the School Holidays – we look forward to seeing you here ! We have our next Dog Day at the Park on Sunday the 28th April, so bring along your four-legged friend and enjoy the Art-In-Nature Experience that is the Sculpture Park.… Read More There’s lots going on at the Sculpture Park – Art, Dog day, coffee, Photography Comp., Mother’s day….

Community Farewell for Graham Membery, Saturday 27 April, 2.30 p.m., Matangi Hall. All Welcome.

Photos: Church and Seven Sisters, Matangi Road, Matangi School Primers 1943, Graham speaking at the naming of the Jack Foster Reserve. Graham receiving a Mayoral Award in 2015. Graham at the 70 year celebration of the Matangi Bowls Club 2019 Graham Membery was born in the Seven Sisters house closest to the Church, in the… Read More Community Farewell for Graham Membery, Saturday 27 April, 2.30 p.m., Matangi Hall. All Welcome.

Heritage Day April 20. Will you take the Factory Tour, visit St. David’s or look at somewhere further afield?

The Council’s inaugural Heritage day will be held on Saturday April 20. It is hoped that members of the community will take the opportunity to visit some of the sites of historical interest in the district and take up some of the events offered on the day. The list of events across the district can… Read More Heritage Day April 20. Will you take the Factory Tour, visit St. David’s or look at somewhere further afield?

A Significant Week at Matangi school – Poppies and a Building on the move – again.

With ANZAC Day falling within the School Holidays Matangi School will acknowledge the importance of the day with students and families on Tuesday April 9. In preparation the Community Poppy net has been added to the school fence – now with many more poppies than in former years – many created by students who have… Read More A Significant Week at Matangi school – Poppies and a Building on the move – again.