💚 Thank you Pub Charity Ltd 💚
Starting off the week with some great news … a big shout out and thank you to @pubcharityltd for the generous grant of more than $7,000 towards the operational expenses of Te Mata Park.
As a charitable trust, support like this plays an essential role in helping us care for and maintain the Park for the enjoyment of the community, while continuing important work to protect and enhance this taonga for future generations.
Ngā mihi Pub Charity for your support of Te Mata Park.
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✨Keen to contribute? ✨
If you would like to support Te Mata Park, please:
👉 Make a donation online: https://www.tematapark.co.nz/general-donation/
👉 Or contact our Fundraising Manager Catherine Mueller on [email protected]
✨ Weekly Park Update - 15 May ✨
🐑 A reminder to all dog walkers that sheep are grazing in the Park, so please keep a close eye on your canines!
🌧 If the forecast rain eventuates, please take care as tracks will be slippery.
Please read on for the full details of our Park update, and have a lovely weekend.
Walking Tracks: OPEN - all tracks
Mountain Bike Tracks: OPEN - all tracks
Sheep:
ARE currently grazing in the Park - please keep dogs within sight and under control and use a lead if there is any chance your dog might worry sheep.
If you have any feedback for us or would like to report anything amiss in the Park, please contact our Park Manager Sarah, on [email protected].
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📷 Used with thanks to Park regular Tom Keefe.
🐑 Welcome baaaaaack sheep! 🐑
The sheep are back in the Park to graze for a few weeks to help keep the grass and weeds under control and reduce fire risk.
🐾 Dog owners: please ensure your dogs are within sight and under control at all times. This is particularly important when sheep are grazing. Please use a lead if there is any chance your dog will chase sheep.
Thank you.
🌱 Get sorted for planting season 🌱
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It's that time of year... Forest and Bird - Hastings, Havelock North Branch are once again selling quality native plants grown from locally sourced seeds at their nursery. The plants are in excellent condition and great value at just $6 each (PB2 planter bags), with pick up in Havelock North likely in the last weekend of May.
All proceeds support local conservation projects, including Blowhard Bush in the Kaweka Ranges.
If you’d like to receive the order form and plant list, please email:
👉 [email protected]
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✨ Weekly Park Update - 8 May ✨
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💚Friends of Te Mata Park - volunteer opportunity
Calling all those who want to spend more time outdoors, contribute to the upkeep of the Park, make new friends, and learn about our native flora and fauna. Our dedicated volunteer group, Friends of Te Mata Park, is looking for new members. The group meets once a month on a Saturday morning to do some mahi together in the Park. If you'd like to find out more, please email [email protected].
Please read on for the full details of our Park update, and have a lovely weekend.
Walking Tracks: OPEN - all tracks
Mountain Bike Tracks: OPEN - all tracks
Sheep: ARE NOT currently grazing in the Park
If you have any feedback for us or would like to report anything amiss in the Park, please contact our Park Manager Sarah, on [email protected].
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#tematapeak
✨ Weekly Park Update - 1 May ✨
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💚A big thank you to everyone who participated in our recent survey - we look forward to sharing the results soon.
Please read on for the full details of our Park update, and have a lovely weekend.
Walking Tracks: OPEN - all tracks
Mountain Bike Tracks: OPEN - all tracks
Sheep: ARE NOT currently grazing in the Park
If you have any feedback for us or would like to report anything amiss in the Park, please contact our Park Manager Sarah, on [email protected].
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#tematapeak
The last light of the day putting on a show, while Kōhinurākau / Kōhinerākau / Mt Erin rests quietly beneath.
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📷 Thanks to Naomi Fergusson for the beautiful image.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
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📷 The Gallipoli Pine in Te Mata Park - planted as a living memorial to the people of the district who served in the first World War. Image used with thanks to Kat Howard Photography.
✨Weekly Park Update - 24 Apr ✨
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We are looking forward to a long weekend and some settled weather ahead. Expect the Park to be busy and please look out for each other.
Good news, @peakhousenz is open on Monday! ☕ Please read on for the full details:
Walking Tracks: OPEN - all tracks
Mountain Bike Tracks: OPEN - all tracks
Sheep: ARE NOT currently grazing in the Park
If you have any feedback for us or would like to report anything amiss in the Park, please contact our Park Manager Sarah, on [email protected].
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🌏 Earth Day 🌏
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Today, and every day, we’re grateful for the taonga that is Te Mata Park. A place to pause, reflect and reconnect with the natural beauty on our doorstep.
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📷 Thanks to @stevefraserphotography for the beautiful image, captured back in 2022.
#EarthDay2026
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✨ Meet our new Trustee: Callum Ross ✨
We are delighted to welcome Hastings District Councillor Callum Ross as the newest member of our Trust Board.
Callum brings a wealth of local knowledge and strong strategic and governance experience.
Go to the News section on our website to read more about Callum and his experience.
👉 https://www.tematapark.co.nz/meet-our-new-trustee-callum-ross/
⏳ Just 48 hours to go ⏳
The Te Mata Park 2026 Survey closes on the evening of Wednesday 22 April - so now’s the time to have your say and help shape the future of Te Mata Park.
Please go to the link in our bio to take the survey - we’d love to hear from you!
