Matata Regeneration Project

• Project 1. Ohinekoao
• Project 2. Awatarariki Dam
• Project 3. Awatarariki Stream and Lagoon
• Project 4. Waimea Stream
• Project 5. Waitepuru Bunding and Stream Works
• Project 6. Waitepuru Swale

Recovery Newsletters

Issue 46 - Matata Project News - July 2008
In this issue:
Flexible barrier chosen for Awatarariki catchment
Hearing date for appeal set
Maori Language Course
Matata Public School opens new room
Matata Fire Brigade News
Sporting success for Billie Raynes

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Issue 45 - Matata Project News - June 2008
In this issue:
Appeal means delay to Waitepuru too
Tree Planting Kids Come Out Tops!
Matata school oscar & holiday programme
Matata Blue Light welcomes Shelly Steel
Council adopts revised funding formula
Moore’s Bridge - the family behind the name
25 Year Star Awarded to Phillip Haimona Download the pdf (664kb)

Issue 44 - Matata Project News - May 2008
In this issue:
Waitepuru Resource Consent Granted
St Josephs’ School Family Fun Day Success
Residents&ratepayers Assocation Meeting
Matata Health Centre
Older And Bolder
Matata Tennis Club
Third Anniversary Marked In Quiet Way
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Issue 43 - Matata Project News - April 2008
In this issue:
Waitepuru Resource Consent Hearing
Five out of six Resource Consents lodged for Matata mitigation projects
Streams Being Checked And Cleared Of Debris
Commissioner visits Waitepuru
Matata Civil Defence Emergency Plan revised
Catchment monitoring shows little build-up
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Issue 42 - Matata Project News - March 2008
In this issue:
Waitepuru Resource Consent Hearing
Bluelight visits Rainbow’s End
Matata Health Centre Boasts Acc Registration
Edgecumbe/Rangitaiki Plains Flood Protection Works
Straight Shooters Called to Help Environment
Matata Fire Brigade news
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Issue 41 - Matata Project News - February 2008
In this issue:
Resource Management Act phase of projects kicks in
Feedback sought on water scheme
Early Learning Centre backs healthy living
Older and Bolder Club
WDC brings contract control back in-house
Meeting to discuss water system upgrade
Get On Your Bike for Bikewise Week!
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Issue 40 - Matata Project News - January 2008
In this issue:
MPs Visit Reflects Continued Interest To Complete Projects
John Tailby farewelled
Christmas in the Park
Care For Kids full swing
Free home ownership education programme
Fire permits still needed
Staying Safe on Our Roads This Summer
2008/09 Annual Plan- Have Your Say
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Issue 39 - Matata Project News - December 2007
In this issue:
February hearing dates for Waitepuru resource consent
Mayor’s Christmas Message
Matata Christmas in the park
Matata Older & Bolder
Staying Safe on Our Roads This Summer
Fire Season Awareness
Earthquakes continue to rock
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Issue 38 - Matata Project News - November 2007
In this issue:
Good Number of Locals Attended the Debris Detention Public Meeting at Matata School
Matata Christmas in the Park
Waka Ama great for students
Flexi Net Barrier System
Coastal Hazards Plan
Matata Fire Brigade news
Matata Fire Brigade Activities & Call Outs
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Issue 37 - Matata Project News - October 2007
In this issue:
Public meeting for debris structure changed to 3 Nov
What’s Going On in the Matata Community?
Kerb & channel work for pollen street underway
Resource consent for Herepuru Road clean-up
Civil Defence update
Matata Fire Brigade news
OSCAR offers parents & kids PossibiliTees
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Issue 36 - Matata Project News - September 2007
In this issue:
Third resource consent submitted for mitigation projects, and public meeting for debris structure
Blue Light Disco event rocks!
Waitepuru Debris & Stream Management Works
Matata Draft Community Plan has six themes for growth
Older and Bolder events
Matata after school care and holiday programmes
Club celebrates 120 years with Win!
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Issue 35 - Matata Project News - August 2007
In this issue:
Walkabout throws up good ideas, while Hearing continues this week
Transit to remove last trace of flood from under Moore’s Bridge in Matata
Transit work will increase flows under bridge
Business case for district hazard mitigation
Matata Rugby club ready to celebrate 120 years
Foodscaping Workshop
The Matata Community Plan needs your feedback
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Issue 34 - Matata Project News - July 2007
In this issue:
Hearing begins on Wednesday
AGM & elections for Matata Community Resource Centre
Matata Volunteer Fire Brigade 1st-Responder Service
Matata asked to comment on Community Plan
Great opportunities come from brainstorm
Matata locals turnout to farewell Mere
Tennis Club AGM
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Issue 33 - Matata Project News - June 2007
In this issue:
Third resource consent lodged
Information meeting about earthquakes draws 120
Heavy Rain Warning
Civil Defence Plan
Council To Install Tsunami Warning System
Mere embarks on Australian adventure
Older and Bolder enjoy May bus trip
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Issue 32 - Matata Project News - May 2007
In this issue:
Council received submissions to consents
Earthquakes Public Meeting
New after school programme for Matata
Whakatane District Draft Annual Plan 2007/08 Key Dates
Sue Morton joins the team at the Matata Community Resource Centre
271 Submissions received for Draft Annual Plan
Thanks for the stories - let’s do the plan next!
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Issue 31 - Matata Project News - April 2007
In this issue:
People encouraged to put ‘pen to paper’ and make submissions regarding projects
Catchment monitoring
Matata Resource Consents Update
Holiday-makers return again and again to Matata
Submissions open for Draft Annual Plan 2007/08
Kellie urges people to ‘get involved with plan’
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Issue 30 - Matata Project News - March 2007
In this issue:
Barbara Dempsey supports Matata Regeneration Projects
Notices ‘In Brief’
Council to resume processing building consents for Matata
Plains Water Supply Under Review
Matata Resource Consents Update
Lagoon Project Timeline
Out and About with Kellie Spee
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Issue 29 - Matata Project News - February 2007
In this issue:
Progress occuring but it’s yet to be “bricks and mortar”
Matata Resource Consents Update
Matata Tight Five Final provides “excellent spectacle” for crowd
Paroa wins Matata Tight Five
District Promotional Campaign Signs Up
Enterprise Training
Kellie calls for people’s disaster stories
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Issue 28 - Matata Project News - December 2006
In this issue:
Wishing You and Your Families a Merry Christmas and Safe Holiday Season
Mayor’s Christmas
Matata Lagoon Restoration Plan Ready!
Te Awa o te Atua ‘Lagoon’ Restoration first project off the rank
Simple Tips to Protect Your Property, Have Fun at the Beach and Stay Safe!
Determination by Dept. of Building and
Housing Lifts Dangerous Building Notices
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Issue 27 - Matata Project News - November 2006
In this issue:
Matata community urged to have their say
‘Gateway to the Eastern Bay’ Re-opened with new underpass
Waitepuru Stream & Debris Bund Project
Waitepuru Swale
Check it out at the Matata Project Office in Mair Street
Friendly people and climate encouraged Barbara’s move to Eastern Bay region
ONTRACK rail bridge
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Issue 26 - Matata Project News - October 2006
In this issue:
Project Manager focusses on next stages
Good Progress will kick-start Mitigation Projects
Anthony believes “collective us” important
Centre Elects New Officers at AGM
Transit To Open Matata’s New SH2 Underpass in November
Te Awa o te Atua - Matata Lagoon Public says “Yes” to Restoration Plan
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Issue 25 - Matata Project News - September 2006
In this issue:
Project Manager focusses on next stages
Public Meeting to discuss options for Matata Lagoon
Are you Entitled to a Rates Rebate?
Matata Regeneration Website
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What do you think of the rehabilitation option for Te Awa o te Atua - the Matata Lagoon?
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Issue 24 - Matata Project News - 31 August
In this issue:
Project Manager focusses on next stages
Official Opening of Matata Western Lagoon Walkway
Regional Roading Update
Railbridge Nearing Completion
MSD reports back to Matata
Iwi and community contacts engaged
‘LiDAR’ aerial mapping of Matata assists Tonkin & Taylor
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Issue 23 - Matata Project News - 31 July
In this issue:
Matata Community Open Day Attracts 200
Impact of Ten-Year Council Community Plan on Matata
Te Awa o Te Atua Lagoon Rehabilitation
Making Matata Safe with a dam
Process seeks public input and comment
How about a ‘lest we forget’ town entranceway?
Other examples of mitigation structures and memorials
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Issue 22 - Matata Project News - 30 June
In this issue:
Project Manager’s Message
Community Forum Sunday, 23 July
Making the complex a ‘step-by-step process’ is Louise Clark’s driving force
Roading Update
Ministry to assist with Strategic Community Plan
Matata Community Day Coming Soon
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Issue 21 - Matata Project News - 31 May
In this issue:
Mayor’s accolade to volunteers
Timeline
Project Manager meets people and builds links
1 Year On 18 May 2005 - 18 May 2006
Cottage purchased
First baby and long-standing resident commemorate day
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Issue 20 - Matata Project News - 30 April
In this issue:
Recovery Manager’s Message
Prime Minister says debris dam critical
Project Manager urges ‘listen to NZ’s best minds’
Council’s process for purchasing property
ONTRACK make early start to bridge
Matata Mitigation Projects
Farmers’ perspective - Richard & Creina James
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Issue 19 - Matata Project News - 31 May
In this issue:
Mayor’s Message
DOC & Te Puni Kokiri unite for lagoon planning
Recovery Manager’s Update
Roading Update
Honoured to be Matata’s Rugby Coach
Repairs continue on Herepuru Road
Klixo Manager stronger for experience
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