The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has issued a public recall for coloured sand from Kmart, after tests found tremolite (a naturally occurring asbestos). You can find a ...

Some of our facilities will be opening late on Thursday 20 November so that staff can attend training. Please see opening hours below: Council offices - opening at 12.30pm Libraries - opening ...

If you’ve been wondering what’s happening behind the fences at Swim Zone Matamata, here’s the scoop – and it’s good news. The team is giving the dive and toddle...

We’ve wrapped up our Paw and Order survey with over 1,000 people sharing their thoughts on dog rules across the district. From market chats to online comments, it’s been awesome hearing your stories.&...

Our contractors J Swap have been making quick work of the new driveway for Open Country Community Stadium, which is on track to open early next year.  Recent work has included kerbing, drain...

MPDC rates second instalment notices for 2025/26 were posted or emailed to you on 3 November 2025. The last day for payment of this instalment is 25 November 2025. A 10% penalty will be adde...

On Tuesday night iwi representatives, council staff, and friends and whānau of newly elected members gathered at the Matamata-Piako Civic and Memorial Centre to welcome our new Council. The evening ...

We are closing a section of Morrinsville-Tahuna Road from Tuesday 28 October to Friday 12 December 2025 (weather dependent) to carry out important road upgrades. The works will be compl...

A passage reborn through community creativity: Raungaiti Underpass Art Project  Once a dark, graffiti-covered tunnel that tamariki and whānau would avoid, the underpass by Raungaiti Marae, ben...

After a great turnout from Matamata-Piako residents, voting for the local elections 2025 has now closed. Voting ran from 9 September to 11 October 2025, closing at 12pm sharp. Voting was consistent...

We took a moment to stop and celebrate the new Open Country Stadium last week, now that the walls are up and interior works have begun to take shape. The once-empty site has quickly transformed into...

We’re thrilled to share that the final design for the Matamata Domain Playground upgrade has been completed. You can view concept drawings on the Matamata Futures website here. Since design consu...