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Field Days Traffic Plan Same As last Year But With a Couple of Tweaks

The traffic management plan for Field Days 2025 only has minor adjustments from the previous year's event. The only change is that in the afternoon, there will be no access north towards Tamahere from Hamilton Airport from 4 pm to 6 pm. As with last year, there will be a no-through road system on SH21 (Airport Road) from Raynes Road in the morning. Traffic using SH3 into Hamilton to travel south on SH1 should expect this journey to take an additional 10 minutes based on the travel informati...

Tamahere Community Calls for Safer, Smarter Solutions on Birchwood Lane

A packed public meeting at the Tamahere Community Centre offered residents a long-awaited opportunity to voice their views on the controversial Birchwood Lane traffic calming trial. Organised by Waikato District Council (WDC), the session drew more than 70 attendees and resulted in a renewed call for collaborative solutions moving forward.WDC’s Megan May opened the evening with a public apology, acknowledging that the original implementation of the traffic calming trial lacked sufficient commu...

Tamahere Community Comittee Meeting Agenda 3rd June, 2025

DOWNLOAD THE FULL AGENDA BELOWThe Tamahere Community Committee will meet at 7.30pm at the Tamahere Community Centre, immediately following the Public Meeting on Birchwood Lane traffic calming (6.00pm–7.30pm).Key items on the agenda include:Council Service Update: Including second toilet block location at Recreation Park, Sanderson Group development, and Tamahere Reserve tree removal.Councillors’ Report from Crystal Beavis and Mike Keir.Birchwood Lane Discussion: Reflecting on outcomes from t...

Tamahere-Woodlands Councillors’ Update – June 2025

Here is a summary of the key points arising from Councillors Beavis and Mike Keir Report for June, 2025Tamahere Reserve Cleanup UnderwayTree removal in Tamahere Reserve begins this week (from 3 June), with final clearing of the main track to follow. A new concept plan for the reserve will be developed with input from the Tamahere Community Committee and Tamahere-Mangaone Restoration Trust. This will include renaming and reclassifying the reserve.Birchwood Lane Traffic Calming TrialA community me...

Mayoral Race Heats Up as Aksel Bech Throws His Hat Back in the Ring

Tamahere’s own Aksel Bech has confirmed he’ll stand again for Waikato District mayor in this year’s local body elections, promising a "reset" for a system he says is under pressure from unsustainable rates and outdated governance structures.Aksel Bech, who previously represented Tamahere- Woodlands on the council for six years and served as deputy mayor, says the time has come to “return power to the people” and tackle what he calls a tipping point in rates affordability.“Rates affor...

Public Meeting on Birchwood Lane Traffic Measures – Let’s Find a Way Forward Together

All Tamahere residents are warmly invited to attend a Public Meeting at the Tamahere Community Centre on Tuesday 3 June 2025 at 6:00 pm, followed by the scheduled Tamahere Community Committee (TCC) meeting at 7:30 pm.This meeting has been arranged in consultation with the Waikato District Council and comes in response to the recent installation, and subsequent removal, of traffic calming measures along Birchwood Lane. These measures, which included plastic...

Public Meeting Called To Combat Mail Theft In Tamahere–Matangi

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More 'Wet and Forget' on Te Awa Cycle Way This Wednesday & Thursday

PUBLIC NOTICE: Wet & Forget Application on Te Awa Cycleway – Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 May,2025Please be advised that contractors will be applying Wet & Forget to several shaded sections of the Te Awa Cycleway this Wednesday and Thursday (weather permitting), as part of ongoing maintenance to manage moss and mould in low-sunlight areas.Key Locations Targeted:Strip alongside Tamahere Village shopsSection on Tamahere Drive near the car restoration businessPencarrow and Hooker Road c...

Call for Calm as Birchwood Lane Bollards Are Ripped Out — Locals, Council, and Common Sense Must Now Share the Road

They went in without consultation. Now the bollards and chicanes are gone in less than 2 days.The bollards, single-lane chicanes, and road-mounted sticks installed just days ago, along Birchwood Lane in Tamahere, have been removed and without explanation. A Waikato District Council  spokesperson has confirmed the removal was not undertaken by them. Which leaves only one conclusion: Locals. Whoever it was, the message is clear: Tamahere has had enough.In response, Tamahere Co...

WDC LTP Submissions FINAL DAYS - Minutes of the TCC May Meeting

The May meeting of the Tamahere Community Committee focused on upcoming deadlines, local development projects, and civic engagement opportunities. Below is a summary of the key items discussed:WDC Long Term Plan (LTP) Submissions Close SoonThe most pressing matter is the Waikato District Council's Long Term Plan (2025–2034). Submissions close this Sunday, 11 May. Residents are urged to have their say via WDC's online portal. While the online tool is quick, it tends to direct submitters along p...

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...