in Focus. matamata piako district council O mpdc.govt.nz PO Box 266, Te Aroha 3342 0800 746 467 Get this straight to your inbox mpdc.nz/sign-up MATAMATA-PIAKO Water Restrictions sprinkler GOES SMOKE FREE days Level ban Alternate From 1 March 2020, specific Council owmed spaces within the Matamata-Piako District will become smoke free. This indludes streets and footpaths in CBDS, sports grounds, and all parks and reserves. For a list of specific spaces that are under the policy see our website. Level Level We created this policy to align with the New Zealand Government's policy to become smoke free by 2025, promoting health and wellbeing within our communities. For more information go to mpde.govt.nz Morrinsville residents are being asked to conserve as much water as possible, as they move into level 4 water restrictions - Watering Notice of meetings Ban. The following meetings have been scheduled for the month of March 2020: The watering ban came into effect today (Wednesday. 26 February) and means a total ban on all outdoor water use including hand held hoses, gardem and lawn sprinklers and irrigation systems, water blasters and car washing until further notice. Flona Vessey, Councils Group Manager Service Delivery says she knows it can seem scary to be banning outdoor water use, however moving to level 4 is a preventative measure. This is a precaution, so we can continue to supply everyone with water for essential indoor use. Thars why its important for everyone to do their part and not use water outdoors at this time." To be held ar Council Chambers, 35 Kenrick Street, Te Aroha: Te Manawhenua Forum - 10am Tuesday. 3 March. Audit and Risk Committee - 1pm Tuesday, 10 March. Matamata-Piako District Council - Sam Wednesday, 11 March. Corporate and Operations Committee- 9am Wednesday, 25 March. Waharoa (Matamata) Aerodrome Committee - 10am Thursday. 26 March, to be held at Matamata Piako Civic and Memorial Centre. 11 Tainui Street, Matamata. This notice is made in occordance with Section 46 of the Locol Government Oicial informotion and Meetings Act 1987, Te Aroha and Matamata remain on level 3 restrictions - Sprinkler Ban. This is being assessed each week. You can report any breaches of the watering or sprinkler ban via Antenno, our Facebook page or by phoning or visiting any of our Council offices. GOT CREATIVITY MATAMATA-PIAKO? creat See mpdc.govt.nz for water saving tips. MARCH I POUTO TE RANGI WHOOPS! CHANCES TO ECVONG PO MARCH Parks Week 2020 March 7 to 15 is National Parks Week, an opportunity to promote the many parks and reserves throughout New Zealand that make communities just like ours thrive. Parks bring people together for sport, families together for play and promotes healthy and active ifestyles. We think Matamata Plako has so many amazing parks and reserves for everyone to enjoy. We have a few initiatives coming - such as a free outdoor yoga session in each of our towns as well as some awesome giveaways throughout Parks Week. Keep an eye on mpdc.govt.nz and our Facebook page in the coming days for more details. Watering ban wate, e in Focus. matamata piako district council O mpdc.govt.nz PO Box 266, Te Aroha 3342 0800 746 467 Get this straight to your inbox mpdc.nz/sign-up MATAMATA-PIAKO Water Restrictions sprinkler GOES SMOKE FREE days Level ban Alternate From 1 March 2020, specific Council owmed spaces within the Matamata-Piako District will become smoke free. This indludes streets and footpaths in CBDS, sports grounds, and all parks and reserves. For a list of specific spaces that are under the policy see our website. Level Level We created this policy to align with the New Zealand Government's policy to become smoke free by 2025, promoting health and wellbeing within our communities. For more information go to mpde.govt.nz Morrinsville residents are being asked to conserve as much water as possible, as they move into level 4 water restrictions - Watering Notice of meetings Ban. The following meetings have been scheduled for the month of March 2020: The watering ban came into effect today (Wednesday. 26 February) and means a total ban on all outdoor water use including hand held hoses, gardem and lawn sprinklers and irrigation systems, water blasters and car washing until further notice. Flona Vessey, Councils Group Manager Service Delivery says she knows it can seem scary to be banning outdoor water use, however moving to level 4 is a preventative measure. This is a precaution, so we can continue to supply everyone with water for essential indoor use. Thars why its important for everyone to do their part and not use water outdoors at this time." To be held ar Council Chambers, 35 Kenrick Street, Te Aroha: Te Manawhenua Forum - 10am Tuesday. 3 March. Audit and Risk Committee - 1pm Tuesday, 10 March. Matamata-Piako District Council - Sam Wednesday, 11 March. Corporate and Operations Committee- 9am Wednesday, 25 March. Waharoa (Matamata) Aerodrome Committee - 10am Thursday. 26 March, to be held at Matamata Piako Civic and Memorial Centre. 11 Tainui Street, Matamata. This notice is made in occordance with Section 46 of the Locol Government Oicial informotion and Meetings Act 1987, Te Aroha and Matamata remain on level 3 restrictions - Sprinkler Ban. This is being assessed each week. You can report any breaches of the watering or sprinkler ban via Antenno, our Facebook page or by phoning or visiting any of our Council offices. GOT CREATIVITY MATAMATA-PIAKO? creat See mpdc.govt.nz for water saving tips. MARCH I POUTO TE RANGI WHOOPS! CHANCES TO ECVONG PO MARCH Parks Week 2020 March 7 to 15 is National Parks Week, an opportunity to promote the many parks and reserves throughout New Zealand that make communities just like ours thrive. Parks bring people together for sport, families together for play and promotes healthy and active ifestyles. We think Matamata Plako has so many amazing parks and reserves for everyone to enjoy. We have a few initiatives coming - such as a free outdoor yoga session in each of our towns as well as some awesome giveaways throughout Parks Week. Keep an eye on mpdc.govt.nz and our Facebook page in the coming days for more details. Watering ban wate, e