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Tamahere Voices Needed as Council Seeks New Way to Care for Water and Awa

As Waikato District Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) consultation nears its final week, a major proposal on the table could reshape how local water is managed and protect the region’s most significant natural asset, the Waikato River.The Council has announced a proposed partnership with Hamilton City Council to create a new joint Council-Controlled Organisation (CCO) to manage water services across both areas. The move comes as part of the government’s wider “Local Water Done Well” refor...

Agenda - TCC Meeting 6th May, 2025

Next Tamahere Community Committee Meeting – Monday 6 May, 7:30pmThe Tamahere Community Committee will meet next on Monday 6 May at 7:30pm at the Tamahere Community Centre on Devine Road. Locals are warmly encouraged to attend and stay informed on key matters affecting our area.This month’s focus is on community submissions – including the Waikato District Council's Long Term Plan (LTP), recent Waikato Regional Council feedback on the public transport rate (Now closed but up for discussion)...

Tamahere Reserve Gets a New Look as Pine Tree Risk Removed Just in Time

Just days before a critical deadline, Waikato District Council has completed the removal of ageing and hazardous pine trees along the Tauwhare Road edge of the Tamahere Reserve, also known locally as Crawfords Quarry. The work, carried out ahead of the 30 April cut-off, comes as a direct response to mounting community safety concerns — and the swift action has been welcomed.For months, the Tamahere Community Committee has urged Council to prioritise removal of the most dangerous trees, citing ...

Time to Speak Up as Mayor Calls on Tamahere Locals to Have Their Say on the District’s Future

As Tamahere continues to grow and evolve, Mayor Jacqui Church is urging locals to get involved in shaping the district’s future by giving feedback on Waikato District Council’s 2025–2034 Long Term Plan (LTP). With submissions open until 11 May, now is the time to speak up.From roads to rubbish, water to wastewater, the LTP lays out how the Council plans to deliver and invest in the everyday services that residents rely on. And while these may sound like the “basics,” Mayor Jacqui says ...

Small Scale Community Initiatives Fund - Do you Qualify ?

SSCIF is opening next month! The Small Scale Community Initiatives Fund round for 2025 is opening on Friday 9 May and will close on Friday 30 May. Information about the fund is available on the WDC website (link below). As usual, this fund is to support community groups and individuals with pest animal control and/or pest plant control up to the value of $5000. The application form will be available as a read-only on our website within the next two weeks. Please read this ahead of star...

TCC Meeting Minutes from 1st April - Tamahere Residents Urged to Have Their Say on Regional and Local Plans

Key consultation updates, funding requests, and community projects discussed at latest TCC meetingTamahere residents are being encouraged to engage with both the Waikato Regional Council (WRC) and Waikato District Council (WDC) as several key plans and funding consultations open for public feedback.At the most recent Tamahere Community Committee (TCC) meeting, WRC Chair Pamela Storey outlined the Council’s 2025/26 Annual Plan, which is now open for submissions until 30 April. One of the major ...

Have Your Say: Waikato District Council Proposes 4.25% Rates Increase in New 9-Year Plan

Waikato District Council has released its draft 2025–2034 Long Term Plan (LTP) and is now asking for community feedback on what it’s prioritising—and how it plans to pay for it.The LTP is a key document that shapes the district’s direction for the next nine years, with big-ticket issues like water infrastructure and roading taking centre stage. A 4.25% rates increase is proposed for 2025/26, with increases ranging between 1.5% and 4.5% in the following years.Public consultation is open a...

TCC Meeting Agenda - Councillor Reports - TMRT Latest - Predetator Free Tamahere

Download the agenda for April 1st Meeting of your TCC starting 7.30pm at the Tamahere Community Centre in Divine Rd....

The Power of Community Communication - CHECK THIS OUT

It's not always we get solid community feedback on our efforts to 'have your voices heard' but this is a classic example our combined efforts are working AND making a difference. If you are not already a subscriber to TCC Forum newsletter please do signup HERE.Submission from Online Contact FormThe following details were submitted from your website, tamahereforum.orgDate Submitted: 4th Mar 2025, 1:31pmName: Philip MoonPhone: ####Email: ####Message: Hi Just a thank you to the ...

Predator Free Tamahere Community Trapping Efforts Ramp Up as Ferret Sightings Rise

Massive 7,880-Pest Tally Shows Community Commitment in Action The latest Predator Free Tamahere report (Dec 2024–Feb 2025) reveals the impressive results of community-driven pest control, with 7,880 pests removed, including a whopping 1,272 possums. Volunteers are continuing their tireless work on Waikato District Council (WDC) land, while AT220 autotraps are proving invaluable in private gullies, cutting down on possum reinvasions and reducing the hassle of manual trapping. However, a new cha...

Tamahere-Tauwhare Bus Trial Shows Promising Growth in First Year

The Tamahere-Tauwhare bus service, a three-year trial initiated in February 2024 by Waikato Regional Council (WRC) and funded by Waikato District Council, has completed its first year with encouraging patronage growth. Designed to enhance connectivity between the southern outskirts of Hamilton and the city, the service comprises two routes:Route 28: University – Tamahere/Matangi – UniversityRoute 27: University – Tauwhare Pā – UniversityBoth routes utilize 12-seater sprinter buses equip...

Tamahere CCTV Project Gets Green Light, Community Input Needed

The long-awaited Tamahere CCTV project is set to begin, with the Waikato District Council confirming last week that funding is secured and ready to be allocated before 30 June.Anthony Averill, WDC, Deputy General Manager Service Delivery, is seeking community support to get the project up and running. While the Tamahere Community Committee (TCC) is unable to directly manage Council funds, a potential solution is in place through the Waikato District Community Wellbeing Trust, which was previousl...

4th March TCC Meeting Minutes-Tamahere Reserve Name Progress But Pine Trees of Concern

We can report alot of progress is being made with a handful of outstanding issues in your community all thanks to the efforts of the Tamahere Community Committee.First up download the latest meeting minutes which contains a number of interesting developments and updates.DOWNLOAD BELOW...

Meeting Agenda 4th March, 2025 & Tamahere Reserve Update

See the attached agenda for the March 4th meeting 7.30pm at the Tamahere Community Centre.One of the key items on the agenda is ongoing discussions about the naming and status of the Tamahere Reserve (Crawfords Quarry) on Tauwhere Road. Chairman Charles Fletcher will update the committee on his communications with the WDC.See also the latest report from your WDC Council Reps, Crystal Beavis and Mike Keir.Note also a letter from WRC Councillor Noel Smith about the funding for the ongoing public t...

Get Creative: Waikato District Arts Fund Now Open for Applications

Artists, makers, and creatives of the Waikato district—now’s your chance! Applications are open for the Creative Communities Scheme, a funding opportunity designed to support artistic activities that celebrate the unique identity of the region. Whether you’re a painter, performer, musician, or community arts organiser, this fund could help bring your creative vision to life.Sourced from Creative NZ, the scheme aims to boost local arts participation across all forms of creative and interpre...

New CEO Craig Hobbs Engages with Tamahere Community

In a display of community spirit, Waikato District Council's newly appointed Chief Executive, Craig Hobbs, took time out to attend the Tamahere Community Committee's February meeting held at the Tamahere Community Centre....

2025 Tamahere Community Update - Tamahere Reserve Latest & Agenda for 4th Feb.

Welcome to 2025,The Agenda for first meeting of the year (download below) along with goals and challenges the community is facing. Whilst there are no current submissions required the ongoing saga of the Tamahere Reserve on Tauwhare Rd remains unresolved.Prior to Christmas your committee paid a visit to the reserve to inspect its 'current state' and to further their understanding around delays by the WDC to bring theTamahere Reserve – Council failure to the Tamahere communityo TCC Report, incl...

WDC Moves on 'Keeping of Animals' By-Law

Following the adoption of the Keeping of Animals Bylaw by the WDC, new information has been published on the WDC website to help raise awareness of the rules and what it means for people who have animals like bees, pigs or chickens. We know people might have questions about what has changed. You’ll find the information on the WDC website by CLICKING HERE.The WDC has updated the  ‘other animals’ web page as well....

Christmas Message From Your TCC

Once again Regal Haulage's Christmas tree on airport road serves as a beacon of hope and collaboration within our community.Its been an active year as Tamahere ratepayers call on the Waikato District Council for greater accountability and 'equity democracy' across a wide range of issues and concerns.The monthly meetings are attracting more of you along with overwhelming responses to our newsletters and many of you taking time to make submissions to the WDC - its all about making your voice heard...

WDC Response to TCC Concerns

Tony Whittaker, WDC COO, answers community concerns following the last Tamahere Community Committee meeting about some 'short comings' of the WDC. The following is an update on each of the main projects and where possible a timeline for next steps.    Update on the planned CCTV cameras for the Tamahere Village and Piazza."We acknowledge finding a solution for CCTV has taken longer than expected and that the intention to find a district-wide solution was not clearly communicated to...

Four Days Left For Submissions WDC Speed Management Plan 2024

The WDC is proposing to adjust - in some instances severely - SPEED LIMITS in our area.Your TCC has prepared a submission which can be DOWNLOADED BELOW for your review. But what is more important is YOU can make a submission by CLICKING HERE via the WDC. An online submission will take less than 2 minutes of your time."While the central government is wanting to increase speed limits the WDC is clearly wanting to reduce speed limits along 'key rural thoroughfares. It's important the community has ...

Steady Growth in Patronage for Tamahere/Matangi and Tauwhare Pā Bus Services

The WDC advises the Tamahere/Matangi (Route 28) and Tauwhare Pā (Route 27) bus services, launched in February 2024, have experienced varying levels of patronage over the past months. Data from the Waikato Regional Council indicates a steady increase in usage for Route 28, while Route 27 has seen fluctuations.Monthly Patronage Overview:- Route 27 - Tauwhare Pā: - February: 84 - March: 273 - April: 194 - May: 309 - June: 209 - July: 422 - August: 427 - September: 271 - October: 246- Rou...

St. Stephen's Tamahere Invites Community to Annual Christmas Festival

St. Stephen's Anglican Church in Tamahere warmly invites the community to its annual Christmas Festival, running from December 2 to 21, 2024.The festival features daily events, excluding Sundays, with tea rooms and a Christmas shop open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.A highlight of the festival is the series of performances by local school and community choirs. From December 2 to 6, choirs will perform at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and from December 9 to 13, performances are scheduled for 10:30 a.m.The fe...

Dust Settles After Heated Tamahere Community Committee Meeting as WDC Called to Account

Tensions were palpable at last Tuesday’s Tamahere Community Committee (TCC) meeting, where Waikato District Council (WDC) Mayor Jackie Church, COO Tony Whittaker, and ward Councillors Crystal Beavis and Mike Keir faced mounting frustrations from local ratepayers. Chaired by Charles Fletcher, a longtime Tamahere resident and retired lawyer, the TCC expressed serious concerns over WDC’s handling of several community-led initiatives.At the heart of the discussion was the council’s failure to ...

Waikato District Council Councillor Crystal Beavis Calls for Constructive Dialogue and Clear Communication in Tamahere

In response to recent observations by Tamahere Community Committee (TCC) Chair Charles Fletcher, Waikato District Council (WDC) Councillor Crystal Beavis addresses key concerns facing the Tamahere/Woodlands ward, urging ratepayers to maintain constructive communication and understand the unique challenges the Council currently navigates.Councillor Beavis acknowledges frustrations surrounding Tamahere's CCTV project, attributing delays to a prolonged wait for the Department of Internal Affairs (D...