The Project Play House – Building a Legacy with Milestone Homes Matamata

Earlier this year, we invited the Matamata community to take part in our Photography Competition—calling for images that capture the unique spirit, character, and beauty of our region. The response was incredible, and we’re excited to announce the winning entries!

🏆 Our Winners:

  • Rob & Dale Becker – With two winning shots: the stunning Wairere Falls in full cascade and a delightful image of their happy goats, full of personality.

  • Danilo Mallen-Reyes – For his vibrant and intimate photo of a piwakawaka (fantail), capturing the bird’s playful curiosity.

These standout photos have been incorporated into a brand-new design for our public toilet block wrap, beautifully brought to life by local artist Adam Barton. The wrap is currently in production and will be installed soon—marking the very first visible milestone in the Matamata Domain upgrade as part of Project Play.

👏 Additional Image Credits:

A huge thank you to all the talented photographers who submitted their work. Several additional images have been featured in the wrap design, including:

  • Māori Carvings, I-SITE, Horse Statue, Town Clock – Adam Barton

  • Sheep – William Booth

  • Dairy Cow – Clara Bastian

  • Hobbit House – Courtesy of Hobbiton™

  • Potato Crop – Rose Carnachan

  • Koru – Photo Image

  • Wairere Falls – Ngāti Hinerangi

  • Tui – N Minton (Stock)

  • Jersey Cows, Horse & Foal, Angus Cows – Nicole Troost

  • Kererū – Imogen Warren (Stock)

🌿 A Community-Centred Celebration

This wrap is more than just a functional upgrade—it’s a vibrant celebration of Matamata’s landscape, culture, and creativity, with images that reflect both our natural beauty and local identity. We’re proud to share this moment with our community and to highlight the talent that exists right here in our own backyard.

📍 Keep an eye out—the wrap will be on display very soon at Matamata Domain!

Building a Bright Future for Our Town

The Project Play House is currently under construction and will be a stunning modern family home. The spacious three bedroom, two bathroom home features casual open plan living, with sliding doors seamlessly connecting the indoor spaces to the outdoors – perfect for relaxed, contemporary entertaining.

This incredible initiative is being led by the dedicated team at Milestone Homes Matamata, who are committed to supporting the community and helping our town flourish in years to come.

100% of the Profits Donated to Project Play!

This initiative represents one of the most significant fundraising efforts for Project Play. The funds raised from the sale of this home will go directly towards enhancing the Matamata Domain, creating a much needed, inclusive playground and community hub for the families, children, and teens in our district.

Together we Build, Together we Play

Milestone Homes Matamata is joined by their local and national supplier network who have generously contributed to this project. This remarkable collaboration is a testament to the power of Matamata’s community spirit, as businesses and individuals come together to support a cause that will benefit generations to come.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the following trades and suppliers for their invaluable contributions to this project:
Milestone Homes Matamata, Comag Ltd, Superior Carpentry and Construction, Don Brown Excavators Ltd, Jimmy Neal Electrical, Nu Line Decorators, NZ Windows, Carters, Van Dyks, Advanced Air Management, Fisher & Paykel, GIB, Garador, Pink Batts, James Hardie, Athena, Nate Taylor Bricklaying, Paramount Scaffolding, RFL, Robertsons, Maea Media, Longstaff Carpentry, Spartan Worx, SPL Ceilings, Wheelie Bin Services, The Little Red Marketing Company, Matamata Roofing Services

Join Us in Supporting Project Play

Stay tuned via the Milestone Homes Matamata and Project Play at Matamata Domain Facebook pages for updates on the construction of the Project Play House. Together, we can build a brighter future for our community.

Get In Touch

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