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.

SEEDS OF RENEWAL – at the Sculpture Park this weekend – a celebration of restoration – Great workshops on offer

The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum, 207 Scotsman Valley Road, Seven Sharp last night: https://www.facebook.com/sevensharp/videos/780391620304920 Seeds of Renewal celebrates the 30+ years of replanting and beautifying a derelict quarry in Scotsman Valley near Cambridge.   You are invited to a series of workshops over 4 days with hands-on experiences throughout the weekend:  guest speakers and workshop… Read More SEEDS OF RENEWAL – at the Sculpture Park this weekend – a celebration of restoration – Great workshops on offer

Drop-in session at the Matangi Hall on Friday April 5 at 6.30-8pm – to learn more about the Proposed Rates, the LTP and the Annual plan process

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ update March 2024: District news. Crystal Beavis, mob 0275 957 927, email crystal.beavis@waidc.govt.nz Mike Keir, mob 027 449 3012, email mike.keir@waidc.govt.nz Long Term Plan deferred Waikato District Council has decided to defer its next Long Term Plan (LTP) until 2025.  Using a one-off opportunity offered under legislation repealing the previous Government’s Three Waters… Read More Drop-in session at the Matangi Hall on Friday April 5 at 6.30-8pm – to learn more about the Proposed Rates, the LTP and the Annual plan process

New Building Project due to commence at Matangi School – Take Care out there.

It looks like the awaited new classroom build is about to commence. https://matangilink.nz/2023/11/09/matangi-school-commencing-a-major-building-project-the-bespoke-build-on-13-november-2023/ Waikato District Council and the Romanian Orthodox Church are generously allowing access across their land to enable the new school classrooms to be built in the corner where the Recreational Centre currently sits. This is clearly a great option in terms of… Read More New Building Project due to commence at Matangi School – Take Care out there.

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Stay up to date with what’s happening in our community with the fortnightly newsletter – The Waikato District News. https://mailchi.mp/waidc/waikato-district-news-13727248?e=f2ae0751ca Lots of interesting information this time including our new bus service, a new bylaw on animals, Port Waikato, lighting fires, arts funding and the new entrance to the Hakarimata Track – subscribe so you don’t miss… Read More District news delivered straight to your inbox

Monday February 12, 2024 – Our Bus Service Trial begins.

The new bus service offering public transport within the local communities and connecting them to the city at the University was blessed by Kaumatua of Ngāti Haua and Ngāti Wairere on February 8. Karakia, songs and speeches were shared and heard and the ribbon cut by the Chair of the Waikato Regional Council(WRC), Pamela Storey.… Read More Monday February 12, 2024 – Our Bus Service Trial begins.