Keeping it local on SH27 Mangawhero Stream bridge replacement
J Swap Contractors have been based in the area for the past 80 years.
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Safety improvements coming for high-risk Waikato roads
Rumble strips, better roadside signs and long-life line markings will be installed.
Waitakaruru Arboretum is Waikato's secret outdoor gem
Seeds of Renewal offers workshops, and talks around trees, seeds, plants and gardening.
Truck and tractor crash on State Highway 27
Both drivers were treated for minor injuries.
Winner of $8.25m Lotto ticket sold in Matamata comes forward
If you bought a Lotto ticket from Matamata Paper Plus, you could be $8.25m richer.
Matamata Lions auction and dinner will help make Wish4Fish come true
Wish4Fish catamaran will be a game changer for fishing fans in the disability community.
Mini-putt helps revive Te Aroha Domain
Feedback revealed residents want more activities and attractions in Matamata-Piako.
Matamata-Piako district council proposes 11.8 per cent rates increase
Existing ratepayers would fund 10.3 per cent of the total rates increase.
Chemicals on road after truck crash, driver seriously injured, road closed
A truck has rolled on SH27 in Ngarua, in the Matamata-Piako district, early this morning.
81yo man accused of attempting to murder wife in alleged failed suicide pact
The charge stems from an incident in the couple's rural home town on October 12.
Koi carp hunt a family affair
Bow hunters from across the North Island have hauled close to four tons of pest out.
Craft store trio whip up hundreds of masks
The orders have not stopped coming for masks in the Te Aroha store.
Matamata-Piako residents recycling incorrectly
Wheelie bins the council audited were contaminated with nappies, food and soft plastics.
Regions farmers still feeling impact of summer drought
Adam said the Ministry for Primary Industries responded to a plea for help.
Road blocked after truck and car crash near Matamata
Police were called to the crash at 2.32pm.
Matamata teen brawl: Victim went to gym afterwards, back at school today
Police say their inquiries into the fight are continuing.
Watch: Teens brawl in front of funeral home
Police are making inquiries into the fight outside a Matamata chapel today.
More councils cutting back on recycling some plastics
Councils forced to send certain forms of plastics straight to landfill.
Meteor Theatre launches massive fundraising drive
Theatre, comedy, live youth bands, kids' show, a live-streaming festival - and more.
Join the fight against food shortages, hunger and malnutrition
Money will provide schools and farmers with seeds for crops, watering systems and goats.
Mighty Waikato Cookbook feeds the need
Recreate favourites at home or head to local eateries to try the rest of their menus.
Dates set for five weeks of duck hunting
Hunters must comply with the restrictions of alert level 2 while hunting and travelling.
DHB allows one person from bubble for births
'No visitors' policy remains in Critical Care (ICU/HDU) and Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre.
Te Waka pushes for key Waikato projects
Bold thinking on productivity and connectivity presents a unique window of opportunity.
Project gathers stories and views of real people in real places
Have your concerns for your community factored in to decisions on local development.
Matamata St Patrick's Day celebration cluster rises to 61 cases
Third largest Covid-19 cluster in New Zealand is linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.
A small town's Covid-19 cluster: A bar, a St Patrick's Day party and 45 cases
All cases were linked either directly or indirectly to a Matamata bar, DHB said.
Matamata Covid-19 cluster rises to 37 cases
Waikato town's cluster has been linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.
Matamata virus cluster linked to St Patrick's Day event
There are nine cases linked to the event at a local business
Waikato councils in a stink over leaky pipe
Matamata-Piako mayor says regional council didn't play fair in prosecuting his council.
Life's work opens to the public again
Development included 20,000 trees, succulents and cacti, fernery, orchard and natives.
Matamata-Piako vaping ban detrimental
Robert Beaglehole: Simply banning vaping because it may look bad is wrong
Techweek celebrates regional innovation
Check out the technology talent on offer in your own backyard.