Dogs of all shapes and sizes gathered at our annual Dogs in Togs event last Sunday, taking the final dip at Swim Zone Morrinsville before it closed for the season. The event was split into two sessio...

The first stage of groundwork at Open Country Stadium is now complete thanks to J Swap, who have paved the way for the main build to begin, which will be led by Fosters. Work commenced in December a...

The following meeting has been rescheduled: Waharoa (Matamata) Aerodrome Committee - Thursday 15 May (previously Thursday 20 March). The following meetings have been scheduled for the month of A...

Did you know a lot of New Zealand’s water and wastewater pipes and treatment plants were built ages ago and need replacing? Fixing them isn’t just about replacing the old stuff - most of them need si...

We want to ensure Matamata-Piako is a place where everyone can thrive. One way we are able do that is by regularly reviewing and updating our policies and bylaws that set out the rules and guidelines ...

Clean fresh drinking water is important for everyone - but managing it is complicated. A lot of the systems that get clean water to New Zealand’s homes, and take the wastewater away, are old and need ...

Rates in our district are split into three types: General rates - based on the value of your property, and used to pay for services that everyone can benefit from such as roads, parks, libraries et...

The following meetings have been scheduled for the month of March 2025. To be held in the Council Chambers, Matamata-Piako District Council, 35 Kenrick Street, Te Aroha: Matamata-Piako District Co...

Over the summer holidays, our pets enjoyed having us at home more than usual. This leads some dogs to develop separation anxiety - the most common cause being a change in routine, such as their owners...

In summer, we keep a close eye on the levels of the rivers and streams that feed our water supply, as well as the weather and other indicators such as soil moisture levels. Water is not an unlimited r...

This is the chance you’ve been waiting for! The next funding round for the Creative Communities Scheme is here now and we’re super excited to see what creative and community-centred initiatives we ca...

We keep a close eye on our water source levels over summer as we are only allowed to take a certain amount from the likes of rivers and streams, and restrictions can become harsher when those levels d...