Reminder that fourth instalment is due soon We sent out the fourth rates instalment notices for the 2025/26 year on 1 May 2026 by post or email.The final day to pay this instalment is&nbs...

Ten-year-old Pippa, a snack-loving, toy-shredding springer spaniel–labrador mix, has earned her family a free year of dog registration. Congratulations to Bridget Gill of Matamata, who won a free y...

Te Aroha's new lantern‑style streetlight fittings have arrived. Over the next couple of months, you will start to see the new lamps roll out on the main street first, followed by Coulter Bridge. Bac...

If you’ve been  for the Matamata Domain playground upgrade, we’ve got exciting news. We’re about to get started with work from some of the generous people and local businesses who have donated t...

Te Aroha's new lantern‑style streetlights will start going up next week and will be rolled out in stages over the next couple of months.  Back in February, we asked the community to vote...

On Tuesday we welcomed the new citizens in our district at a colourful ceremony in the Matamata-Piako Civic and Memorial Centre. The room was buzzing with excitement as families showed up in their t...

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be asking for feedback on a proposal that would change how drinking water is supplied to the Waitoa community. With consultation opening on 30 April, we wanted to explain ...

Go in the draw to win in a year's free dog rego! Make the switch – request to have your dog rego emailed instead of posted by 4pm Friday 8 May 2026, and you'll go in the draw to win a year's f...

Herries Memorial Park and go-kart track underwater following Cyclone Vaianu. Thank you to everyone in our district for getting prepared for Cyclone Vaianu over the weekend. Those efforts made a rea...

Thinking about building a granny flat or minor dwelling? Join us for a free public information meeting to learn about the new granny flat legislation and what it means for homeowners, mum and...

A pre-emptive Waikato regionwide State of Emergency has been declared today as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. This step has been taken due to the potential for severe weather across the...

If it feels like our next property revaluation has come around quickly, you’re right – and there’s a good reason for that. We’ve started work on the district’s next property revaluation earlier than ...