Streetlights

Te Aroha

We are aware of streetlights not working around Whitaker Street, Rewi Street, August Street, Wild Street, King Street and Burke Street in Te Aroha. We have logged these issues with our streetlight contractor and will let you know when we have a timeframe for repairs. 

In the meantime, please take extra care when walking, cycling or driving at night. 

Breen Place and Stirling Drive

We are aware of streetlight issues in this area and the repair has been passed on to Powerco after our own contractors attended the site last week and advised that it was a Powerco issue. Please ring Powerco directly if you have any concerns.

Temporary road closures    

Te Poi Road

Reopened, 14 August 2025, 6.30pm 

Bossons Road, Te Aroha

Due to heavy rain, water supply works that were going to take place on the berm now require a one way closure of Bossons Road in Te Aroha. While this closure is in place you will not be able to enter Bossons Road from Grattan Road, but it is still accessible from the Gordon Ave end. The one way closure may last until 8 August when the works are scheduled to finish, however if the ground dries out the works may be able to move back to the berm.

Meura Street, Matamata

We will be closing sections of Meura Street in Matamata so that our arborist can safely prune the trees. This will be done in two stages.

On Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 August, Meura Street will be closed from Tamihana Street to Tui Street. The western side of the footpath in this section will also be closed. The eastern side of the footpath, where the entrance to Matamata Domain is, will remain open.

On Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 August, Meura Street will be closed from Tui Street to Broadway. This time the eastern side of the footpath in this section will be closed while the western side will remain open.

Our contractors J Swap will be providing traffic management, a safe crossing for pedestrians and access to businesses adjacent to the closed sections of footpath throughout the closure.

We ask that residents and businesses affected on these dates please find alternative parking locations.

Roadworks

Allen Street and Allendale Place, Morrinsville

We will be working on the water supply along Allen Street, Morrinsville (between Strathmore Street and Allendale Place) for a 5 week period from Wednesday 16 July to Friday 22 August. Most construction will take place on the berm, and this could restrict use of the footpaths/parking areas at times. We will ensure there is a safe passage for pedestrians and vehicles at times.

There will be disruption to normal traffic and our staff will be working in close proximity to the road. Please take care if you are exiting your driveway.

Rubbish collection will not be affected, please continue to put your bins out and our staff will ensure it is collected on the appropriate days. 

We apologise for this disruption and understand that there may be concerns, if you have any queries regarding this notice, please do not hesitate to contact the number below:

Odlum Group LTD: (07) 889 6075                

Matamata-Piako District Council: (07) 884 0060

Proposed temporary road closure

Quine Road

We are proposing a closure of Quine Road from the intersection at Tahuna-Ohinewai Road and Morrinsville-Tahuna Road on from 6am - 6pm on Sunday 7 September 2025 so that Thames Valley Car Club can conduct a rallysprint event. Detours will be in place.

Any person wishing to make a submission on the proposed closure should do so in writing, to Leanne Keenan, to reach the Matamata-Piako District Council Office at PO Box 266, Te Aroha, by midday on Thursday 7 August 2025.

Waterworks Road, Tahuroa Road and Starkey Road

We are proposing a closure of the following roads to ordinary traffic for the period stated below so Club Targa Inc. can conduct the Targa Bambina 2025 Motorsport Event. Roads to be closed:

• Waterworks Rd - 300m from its intersection with Chepmell Rd to its intersection with Te Miro Rd
• Starkey Rd - 300m from its intersection with Bell Rd and Scotsman Valley Rd to Tahuroa Rd
• Tahuroa Rd - from its intersection with Starkey Rd to Waikato District boundary

Date and time of closure:

Wednesday 15 October 2025

• Waterworks Rd from 12.50 - 5.20pm
• Starkey Rd and Tahuroa Rd from 12.25 - 4.55pm

Any person wishing to make a submission on the proposed closure should do so in writing, to Leanne Keenan, to reach the Matamata-Piako District Council Office at PO Box 266, Te Aroha, by midday on Thursday 14 August 2025.

From our partners 

SH1/SH29 Piarere intersection

Minor delays are expected as these works wrap up. Traffic management will be in place, including a temporary reduced speed limit of 30km/h in the affected lanes, and will be removed at the conclusion of each shift. The project is on track to be completed in late August. More information.