Clean fresh drinking water is important for everyone - but managing it is complicated. A lot of the systems that get clean water to New Zealand’s homes, and take the wastewater away, are old and need ...

Pop in and join the conversation about the policies and bylaws we are currently consulting on, including Cemeteries Bylaw, Community Safety Bylaw and Gambling and TAB Ven...

Rates in our district are split into three types: General rates - based on the value of your property, and used to pay for services that everyone can benefit from such as roads, parks, libraries et...

The following meetings have been scheduled for the month of March 2025. To be held in the Council Chambers, Matamata-Piako District Council, 35 Kenrick Street, Te Aroha: Matamata-Piako District Co...

Over the summer holidays, our pets enjoyed having us at home more than usual. This leads some dogs to develop separation anxiety - the most common cause being a change in routine, such as their owners...

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In summer, we keep a close eye on the levels of the rivers and streams that feed our water supply, as well as the weather and other indicators such as soil moisture levels. Water is not an unlimited r...

The following meetings have been scheduled for the month of February 2025. To be held: Council Chambers, Matamata-Piako District Council, 35 Kenrick Street, Te Aroha: Matamata-Piako District Counc...

This is the chance you’ve been waiting for! The next funding round for the Creative Communities Scheme is here now and we’re super excited to see what creative and community-centred initiatives we ca...

We keep a close eye on our water source levels over summer as we are only allowed to take a certain amount from the likes of rivers and streams, and restrictions can become harsher when those levels d...

Despite some recent rain, summer is well and truly here, and we’ve been keeping a close eye on the levels of the rivers and streams that feed our water supply, as well as the weather and other indicat...

Seven Waikato councils have agreed to explore a new way of managing water services. The initiative, called Waikato Water Done Well, brings together Waipā, Matamata-Piako, Waitomo, South Waikato, Ōtoro...