Te Aroha’s new streetlights are starting to shine

Te Aroha's new lantern‑style streetlight fittings have arrived. Over the next couple of months,...

Property revaluations underway across our district

If it feels like our next property revaluation has come around quickly, you’re right – and there’s...

Holiday hours and kerbside collections

   See our upcoming closures and special hours below: King's Birthday 2026 Council...

RID, rates, and rebates

Reminder that fourth instalment is due soon We sent out the fourth rates instalment notices for...

Good bin placement

Work is about to begin on the Matamata Domain playground

If you’ve been  for the Matamata Domain playground upgrade, we’ve got exciting news. We’re...

A haircut for some special locals

If you wandered through the Matamata Domain this week, you may have noticed some our beloved...

Moving your stock this winter?

As we approach Stock Movement Day (also known as Gypsy Day) on Monday 1 June, we wanted to...

You always need a dog in the family

Ten-year-old Pippa, a snack-loving, toy-shredding springer spaniel–labrador mix, has earned her...

Waitoa’s drinking water: what’s being proposed and why change is needed

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be asking for feedback on a proposal that would change how drinking...

Draft Fast-track decision released for Ashbourne development

The draft decision on the Ashbourne Fast-track application has been released by the independent...

Citizenship ceremonies

On Tuesday we welcomed the new citizens in our district at a colourful ceremony in the...