New Vape Recycling Initiative
In the last year, we have taken significant steps towards sustainable waste management with the...
2024 start for new Indoor Sports and Recreation Hub
Construction for the new Te Whare Whakapakari / Matamata Indoor Sports and Recreation Hub (the...
Swim Zone Matamata leisure pool is now open!
The temporary roof over the indoor pool has been completed and has re-opened for the public to use...
No more funding for Transport Choices projects
The brakes have been pulled on walking, biking and public transport projects in our district and...
District now on level one water restrictions
Water restriction roadside signs will be going up around the district over the next few weeks as...
Changes in the water for Te Aroha Spa project
The development of a new $37 million spa complex in Te Aroha is looking less likely after Council...
Freedom Camping Bylaw now in force
New Freedom Camping Bylaw in force this month Thank you for all of your submissions around Freedom...
Notice of Meetings - April 2024
The following meetings have been scheduled for the month of April 2024.
To be held in the Council Chambers, Matamata-Piako District Council, 35 Kenrick Street, Te Aroha:
Te Manawhenua Forum mo Matam...
Read MoreNew grant available
The new Community-led Initiatives Grant is now open for applications. The grant provides support to smallscale ‘grassroots’ initiatives, to enable community members to take the lead on initiatives th...
Read MoreSpeaker Series 2024 - that’s a wrap!
That’s a wrap! Libraries would like to say a big thank you to everyone who popped along to the Libraries Speaker Series from 29 February to 14 March.
Five speakers spoke at the six events across the ...
Read MoreDisaster preparedness kicks off Libraries Speaker Series
Te Aroha Library welcomed a group of enthusiastic participants to its first Speaker Series session on Thursday 29 February. Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Officer Loren Molloy presented on...
Read MoreFunding available
We’re just over halfway through the first funding round for 2024 and it’s the perfect time to get an application in for Creative Communities Scheme funding or Single-Year Commmunity Grants.
For Creat...
Read MoreWhat’s happening at the library?
On the morning of Saturday 17 Feb, Matamata Library transformed into a party place for fans of the popular TV show Bluey. There were game stations set up and over 300 kids and adults came along.
Some...
Read MoreNew Vape Recycling Initiative
In the last year, we have taken significant steps towards sustainable waste management with the introduction of recycling options such as food scraps, batteries, and e-waste. We are now excited to a...
Read MoreWaharoa Recreation Reserve proposed lease
We're proposing to lease part of the Waharoa Recreation Reserve (Waharoa Domain) to enable a community group - Raungaiti Sports Body Incorporated, to relocate a building onto the reserve to be used fo...
Read More2024 start for new Indoor Sports and Recreation Hub
Construction for the new Te Whare Whakapakari / Matamata Indoor Sports and Recreation Hub (the Hub) is on track to begin this year. A project manager has been appointed and with the project currently ...
Read MoreFrom panic to preparedness: how to be ready when (natural) disasters strike.
If recent earthquakes and rain events caught you off guard, join Waikato Emergency Management Officer Loren Molloy who will share how to get ready for the unexpected. Come along to hear the role indiv...
Read MoreWhy does free water cost so much?
If you turn on a tap, flush a loo or wonder why we need water restrictions at all, you won’t want to miss this. Matamata-Piako District Council Water and Wastewater Manager Karl Pavlovich will take a ...
Read MoreThe power of citizens and communities
Want to be part of making your community thrive but not sure how? Inspiring Communities founding member Megan Courtney will bring an inspirational discussion of big thinking and practical stories of l...
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