Matamata and the wider district can look forward to a new playground and community gathering space. Following years of lobbying for a bigger and better playground for our community, Matamata Futures has agreed with Matamata Piako District Council (MPDC) to co-design a new playground at the Matamata Domain and lead consultation with our community and stakeholders.
MPDC have confirmed a generous allocation of $1.5 million towards the project, with funds becoming available from July 2024.
With a total project cost of $3 million, Matamata Futures is now looking to raise additional donations from the Matamata Piako community to bolster the budget. While $1.5 million may seem like a lot of money, playground equipment, construction costs, safety surfacing and so on are expensive and increasingly so in today’s terms.
We’re inviting contributions from you to get involved and join us in delivering this amazing new community space. Whether you are an individual, family or local business, anyone can contribute. Join us in creating a legacy for our future generations by donating here.
Boffa Miskell, a leading New Zealand environmental planning and design consultancy, has been selected as the Landscape Architects to lead the project and develop the concept. Boffa Miskell have been involved in creating several award winning playground projects, including Anderson Park in Napier and Te Āhuru Mōwai Playground in Marton , which is of a similar scale to the Matamata Domain project in terms of size and budget.
Senior Zone Tower Concept
🌟 Thank You, Matamata Car Painters! 🌟
We’re incredibly grateful to Sam and Ben from Matamata Car Painters for their Emerald Level contribution to Project Play – Matamata Domain Community Hub.
From headlight polishes to full vehicle resprays – and everything in between – this talented local team has the gear, the booths, and the know-how to tackle everything from scooters to bulk trucks and excavators. We’re proud to have their support as we work to bring an inclusive, inspiring play space to life for our whole community.
Thank you for backing this project and helping us make a lasting difference for tamariki and whānau across Matamata. 💚
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🌿 Emerald Level Contributor Spotlight – AG & Industrial Matamata 🌿
We are incredibly grateful to Matt & Kyla Cover from AG & Industrial Matamata LTD for their generous Emerald Level Contribution to Project Play – Matamata Domain Community Hub. 💚
As a proudly family owned and operated business since 2005, Matt & Kyla have been long-time supporters of our local community. Through AG & Industrial Matamata, they bring a wealth of experience in agricultural, general engineering, and construction services across the Matamata-Piako and wider Waikato region.
From their fully equipped workshop in Waharoa to their mobile site services, no job is too big or too small for the AG & Industrial team – and we’re thrilled they’ve chosen to be part of this transformative project for our town.
Ngā mihi nui to Matt, Kyla and the team – your support is helping us build a space where whānau, tamariki and the wider community can connect, play, and thrive for years to come. 💫
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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We’re delighted to share that Aotearoa Gaming Trust has awarded us a generous $24,460 grant to fund two outdoor BBQs for the Whānau Zone in the Matamata Domain Community Hub! 🔥🍔🌭
Picture this: gathering with friends and whānau under the pergola, sizzling sausages and flipping burgers to share fresh kai together. These BBQs will bring people together, turning our playground into a true community destination – not just for play, but for connection, conversation, and celebration. 💛
Please note: images of BBQs used in this post are indicative only and not necessarily the type or configuration we will have installed in our upgrade.
A massive thank you to Aotearoa Gaming Trust for supporting our vision and helping us create a space that welcomes everyone. We can’t wait to fire them up!
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🎥 Project Play Charity House Update!
The landscaping is well underway, thanks to the incredible team at Spartan Worx Ltd, who have donated their time and expertise to help complete the outdoor transformation! 🌿🛠️
It’s quickly becoming the best looking house in Maea Fields — next time you’re nearby, take a drive down Tuwaewae Drive and see it for yourself!
🎤 In this video, hear from Sean about why Spartan Worx jumped on board to support this special community project. We’re so grateful for generous local legends like this who help bring our vision to life 💚
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