The debris flow and flood that occurred in May 2005 threatened lives and property in the small community of Matata. It has been a long process of rebuilding and rehabilitation including the incorporation of hazard mitigation measures to prevent future events of a similar nature.
The five main projects for hazard mitigation and regeneration are:
Issue 61 - Matata Project News - February 2010 - (PDF, 3MB)
In this issue:Debris Detention Structure updateOpen Day to be held in MarchKingston Flier steam train to visit - 6 March Holiday HighlightsProfile - Doc's Fiona Hennessey
Issue 60 - Matata Project News - December 2009 - (PDF, 3MB)In this issue:Council has received a decision and confirmed conditions from the Environment Court for Waitepuru.Matata Christmas in the Park huge success - includes photo'sMatata Blue Light 2009 overviewMatata Fire Brigade Report
Issue 59 - Matata Project News - November 2009
In this issue: Matata Christmas in the Park - 13 December 2009Blue Light Halloween Disco and Guy Fawkes EveningAerial Photograph of Te Awa o Te Atua LagoonMatata Tennis Club Open DayMatata Fire Brigade Report
Issue 58 - Matata Project News - October 2009
In this issue: Lagoon Planting Day a huge successMatata Blue Light school holiday programmeKeelyn Ngaheu wins silverFire Brigade Report
Issue 57 - Matata Project News - September 2009
In this issue: Volunteers needed for Lagoon Planting DayMatata Blue Light Movie NightFire Brigade Report
Issue 56 - Matata Project News - July/August 2009
In this issue: Blessing and Lagoon Project underwayMatata Blue Light UpdateFire Brigade Report
Issue 55 - Matata Project News - June 2009
In this issue: LTCCP Submissions HearingsMatata Blue Light UpdateCommunity News
Issue 54 - Matata Project News - May 2009
In this issue: Consent application lodged for Debris DetentionPublic Meeting for LTCCP SubmissionsLTCCP informationJ Swap to start work on Lagoon Project
Issue 53 - Matata Project News - April 2009
In this issue: Open Day a successFlood Mitigation works get the go aheadMatata Footpath planCommunity News
Issue 52 - Matata Project News - March 2009
In this issue: Open Day for all Matata Topics8 April 2009, 3-6.30pm
Issue 51 - Matata Project News - February 2009
In this issue:Consents updateNews from the communityMatata Water Scheme update
Issue 50 - Matata Project News - December 2008
In this issue: The Waimea Project is nearing completion.Matata Fire Brigade NewsChristmas in the park - 14 December 2008
Issue 49 - Matata Project News - October 2008
In this issue: Waimea works and hearing adjournedWork starts on Waimea ProjectChristmas in the park - 14 December 2008
Issue 47 - Matata Project News - August 2008
In this issue: Council shows iwi flexible net siteStatus of Resource ConsentsCommunity Notices including Blue Light Update, up coming eventsMatata Fire Brigade NewsMatata Footpath Priority and Update