Get your creative project off the ground in 2026

This is chance you’ve been waiting for! The next funding round for the Creative Communities...

Whole district now on level 2 water restrictions

On Wednesday 28 January, Tahuna moved to level 2 water restrictions - joining the rest of the...

A new chapter for sport in Matamata

A new chapter for sport in Matamata: our journey from 1959 to today Matamata has always been a...

Make It Matamata‑Piako

Help shape the future of our district

Granny flats (Small Stand-alone Dwellings)

New streetlights coming to Te Aroha

Swim Zone Matamata pool upgrade complete

There’s good news for local families - The dive and toddler pools at Swim Zone Matamata are back...

Lighting the way: Te Aroha chooses green

Over 550 locals voted on the colour of our new main street lantern-style streetlights. Green came...

Holiday hours and kerbside collections

Easter weekend 2026 Council offices Friday 3 April closed Monday 6 April...