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Waikato Feds president’s baptism of fire

Matamata · Matamata

Waikato Feds president’s baptism of fire

Reading Time: 4 minutes Just two weeks into his role as Federated Farmers Waikato president, new farming rules 12 years in the making have fallen in Matamata dairy farmer Phil Sherwood’s lap. “It’s like being thrown in the deep end, but it’s not like we didn’t know these Waikato Plan Change 1 (PC1) interim decisions were coming,” he says. “Federated Farmers have been very proactive on PC1 from the get-go, working extremely hard to try to ens…Read Article

Hobbiton Movie Set Wins Guinness World Record

Matamata · Matamata

Hobbiton Movie Set Wins Guinness World Record

According to a report by NZ Herald on May 20, the Hobbiton Movie Set was certified by the Guinness World Records as "the world's largest dedicated movie set".Read Article

KiwiRail to remove trees next to track after tragic incident

Trees · Matamata

KiwiRail to remove trees next to track after tragic incident

KiwiRail hopes that removing trees will improve visibility for locomotive engineers. Image: KiwiRailKiwiRail and Matamata-Piako District Council are removing some trees and trimming the remaining ones along the rail line adjacent to SH27 in Matamata on New Zealand’s North Island, as part of an effort to enhance safety in the rail corridor. The work follows the tragic death of local high school student Sarie Morton, who was struck by a train out…Read Article

24 Lord of the Rings Memes for OG Fans Who Were There 3000 Years Ago (May 23, 2025)

They say that comedies are the most memeable movies out there because of the baked-in jokes and the cleverly curated quips, but I'd wager, as a meme aficionado, that the most memeable movie saga in history is The Lord of the Rings. Wrought with real-world applications and beloved by all, the LOTR franchise can truly do no wrong. Built to last and brimming with epic moments, love stories (between dudes and their buddies, obviously), and a myriad …Lord of the Rings · Matamata Read Article

Promising pair representing Autridge in sentimental contest

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Stephen Autridge will be well-represented in a race at Matamata on Wednesday that means a great deal to the local horseman. Autridge is likely to present...Horse Racing · Matamata Read Article

Solar panels slash farmer's power bills

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A sunny summer has paid dividends for a Waikato farmer. Malcolm Jones’ milking shed at Te Poi, near Matamata , is entirely powered by solar panels. Running...Cricket · Matamata Read Article

'Do not do it': Coroner's plea to drivers after three alcohol-related crash deaths

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A WorkSafe “assessment” into a contracting company’s policies around its staff’s alcohol use when driving company vehicles has found “some inconsistencies”....Cricket · Matamata Read Article

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