Thanks to those who attended our candidate briefing webinar/Facebook live session on Wednesday 22 June. You can find a recording of the info session here. The webinar is for anyone curious about ...

Don’t just eat it, compl-eat it Did you know food waste in landfill is a big problem for our environment? Food waste turns into methane, which is a major contributor to climate change. Our last waste ...

Council’s biggest night out, showcasing the best in business is set to return this year. The Bayleys Business Night Out celebrates business successs in Matamata-Piako and will be returning Thursday, 1...

Dog registration notices for 2022/23 have been sent out. If you register/re-register your dog by 1 July this year you will go in the draw to win one year’s free dog registration. You can register/re...

Over the last 18 months we trialled some changes to the layout of Hetana Street, which received lots of feedback from the community. Following this trial, Council voted to return the street to two-way...

All water restrictions have now been lifted across the district and the roadside signs are in the process of being taken down. ...

Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu - National Volunteers week We started our week by celebrating with some of the amazing volunteer groups we have in Matamata-Piako.  We hosted three morning teas in Morrinsvi...

A new stretch of walkway opened in Morrinsville last week, is proving popular with locals and visitors already. Those braving the winter elements to tread the river walk extension, are being treated n...

We're hosting an info session on Wednesday 22 June, 5pm, online at mpdc.nz/elections for anyone curious about standing in the local government election later this year. Budding candidates are welcome...

There have been a number of times over the last couple of months where the streetlights on Whitaker Street from The Grand heading towards Matamata (and side streets) haven’t been working. These faults...

If you're curious about standing but not sure what’s involved, we're hosting an online candidate information webinar on Wednesday 22 June, 5pm* at mpdc.nz/elections. We’ll share what local gover...

Morrinsville is just days away from having another walkway to stretch their legs away from the roads. The new river walk extension, between River View Road and Studholme Street will be open to the pu...