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Autumn News – April 2023
We find ourselves in a somewhat different state this autumn, with Te Mata Park partially open and the region in recovery mode following the cyclone.

Spring News – November 2022
The Park is a hive of activity this spring, with lush new growth appearing and the tūī song and kererū wing beat making a wonderful soundtrack for our visitors.

Te Mata Park Trust Board seeks new Trustee and Aspiring Trustee
Te Mata is a taonga tuku iho (a heavenly gift) and an iconic feature of Hawke’s Bay ...

Winter News – August 2022
Whilst it has certainly been a challenging winter for many, it has been an exceptionally wonderful start for our new native plantings ...

Speed cushions to improve safety on Te Mata Peak Rd
New speed cushions to help improve safety on the upper part of Te Mata Peak Rd ...

Autumn News – April 2022
Autumn is well and truly underway, and it is wonderful to see so many people enjoying ...

Summer News- December 2021
It's been a big year in Aotearoa, and now summer is upon…

Spring News- October 2021
Following a dry winter, the recent rains are a welcome sight....

Winter News- July 2021
We've had a stellar planting season this winter with many…

Havelock North school kids become kaitiaki of Te Mata Park plots
2 Jul, 2021
Hawkes Bay Today
School kids at five Havelock…

Mason Chambers
Mason Chambers
22 October 1924 – 10 June 2021
The Te Mata…

Autumn News – May 2021
The beautiful autumn season is upon us, and the peak is one of…

Mana whenua rep Waiora Rogers appointeed to Te Mata Park Trust Board
Te Mata Park Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of…

Summer News and New Land Launch
December 2020 Summer Newsletter
After a very big year in the…

One Giant Chance Land at Te Mata Park is Officially Open
15 December, 2020
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Louise Gould
There…

Te Mata Park Receives Prestigious International Award
Te Mata Park, three time winner of the Green Flag Community Award,…

Celebrating our third Green Flag Community Award
Te Mata Park has again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag…