As we focus on our discussions of the future it is not unusual to spend some time seeking to know more about the past. There are local Ngati Haua paa sites and Wiremu Tamihana is a well known figure in our local and national history but there is more to learn about local history prior… Read More Exploring Matangi History
The Matangi Garden Club Annual Plant sale at the Matangi Hall is always a popular day in the local garden year. The range of plants for sale includes indoor plants, vegetable and flower annual seedlings and plants, perennials, shrubs and trees. The produce stall includes baking, preserves, fresh vegetables and raffles on sale. As usual… Read More Matangi Garden Club Annual Plant Sale, Saturday October 19, 9.00 to 12.00. Free Entry.
The post about the Mayoral Awards that went to you was somewhat shortened – here is the full version
Tireless volunteers were honoured on Thursday (3 October) as Waikato District Council’s Mayor Jacqui Church handed out the 2024 Mayoral Community Awards. Twenty-three recipients were nominated for the awards by Mayor Jacqui, councillors, community boards and community committees. Mayor Jacqui also decided to present awards to all volunteer fire brigades in the district, to recognise… Read More Ian Wallace among the volunteering heroes honoured at Mayoral Community Awards
Have your say about what you would like Mātangi to be like in the future. The Waikato District Council is encouraging feedback from all communities within its district, about the shape and direction that their individual communities will develop over time. The Mātangi Community Committee has started putting together a draft strategic plan for the… Read More Mātangi – a Plan for the Future – Community Meeting – 20 October, 2024 – and Survey.
Roading budgets cut Lower than expected roading subsidies from the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) for local roading projects will leave Waikato District Council tens of millions short for planned new roading projects over the next three years. So far it’s been reported that the Council will be about $35m short, and this is likely to… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update Sep-Oct 2024 – Roading, Water , Long Term Plan Community Survey, Fees and Charges consultation and Farewell to Rob.
The Matangi Community Committee would like to express our sympathy to Jill and family following Rob’s death last week. Rob had been a Councillor for this area for 39 years before he chose not to seek re election in 2022. During our years of interaction with him, Rob was always a constant and conscientious supporter… Read More Rob McGuire, 1947 – 2024.
Share your ideas for your neighbourhood facilities and parks Waikato District Council is examining its strategies and plans for the Council-owned public spaces and community facilities that you use, whether you are playing sports, walking your dog or attending an event at your local hall. It is running a “pre-consultation” with the community to help… Read More Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update Aug-Sep 2024
“Thank you for taking part in the survey with regards the preferred location of a new WEL transformer for Matangi. The majority of respondents chose ‘option one’ which aligns with the thoughts of representatives of Matangi Community Committee, Matangi School, and St Davids & St George’s church, who attended a site meeting with representatives of… Read More Transformer location update.
Cr Aksel Bech first told us about these plans for the intersection in 2021 so it is good to see some progress being made. Councillor Crystal Beavis now confirms that these plans – which are still up for debate by Hamilton City Council – are under discussion as part of ‘revocation’ agreements under which this… Read More Time to share your views with HCC on the proposed roundabout.
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