HUB VISION
A thriving facility that inspires
health, wellbeing and a stronger
community for future generations.
HUB PURPOSE
To develop and operate an indoor facility for Matamata and its catchment that:
• provides for sporting, recreational and educational needs
• has significant educational, health and social benefits
• is commercially, operationally and environmentally sustainable over several generations
• develops strong community partnerships
BACKGROUND
This project has been under consideration for several years. It has been promoted primarily by the Matamata Futures Trust, and now has the backing of Matamata-Piako District Council, Sport Waikato and a number of incredibly generous local individuals and businesses.
The economics of developing a sustainable, modern, fit for purpose facility that will last for future generations suits a collaborative, partnership based approach involving creative and diverse capital and operational funding.
Matamata is facing some social and economic challenges; including youth disaffection, an increasingly aged population, difficulties in attracting young residents, and indoor sport participation below national levels. A new indoor sport and recreation facility would provide a range of benefits to the wider community, which is experiencing growth, including; increased sport and recreation participation, improved community health, reduced social problems, raised community morale, economic stimulus and making the area a more attractive place to live. It would also assist the District Council to meet its commitments to community development and wellbeing.
There are no other indoor sports facilities in Matamata that would match what this facility can provide. Many teams travel to Te Aroha, Morrinsville, Hamilton and Tauranga to play indoor sports.
A full business case produced a business plan for a sustainable operation and refined the concept to include a double court indoor gymnasium, a multipurpose indoor space, along with administration and services space, changing rooms and storage.
Matamata Piako District Council, Matamata College and the Ministry of Education have entered into an agreement to own and govern the facility meaning a great partnership for the community.
A project steering group is currently working on ensuring we move forward and get our stadium into action – the group comprises of representatives from the community, Matamata Futures Trust, Matamata College Board of Trustees, Iwi, Matamata-Piako District Council, and Sport Waikato.
NEWS AND UPDATES
CONGRATULATIONS TO OPEN COUNTRY
Congratulations to our Naming Rights Sponsor, Open Country! The Open Country Waharoa cheese team were on hand to...
ARE WE STILL FUNDRAISING? YES!
Originally costed at under $6.5 million, the stadium project has, over the past four years, been subject to...
STADIUM DESIGN INCREDIBLE
Our stadium design was showcased at the Matamata College event last month, and we can't wait to have the use of these...
ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLLEYBALL
One of the fabulous sports we will be able to play in our new stadium, is Volleyball. Matamata College has always...
WE’RE IN THE SCENE
The lovely Caron from the Scene Newspaper headed along to our event at the College the other week & wrote a fab...
THANK YOU MATAMATA FUTURES TRUST
Thank you Matamata Futures Trust for pushing this project along for a number of years - we are finally getting there!!...
WHY IS OUR STADIUM EXTRA SPECIAL?
Because our Community is doing the hard yards! Community Fundraising has so many benefits including..... Having the...
STADIUM UPDATE MEETING!
Make sure you are coming along to the event below to see an update on the progress of our incredible stadium at...
INGHAMS BRINGING THE SILVER!
A huge thank you to Inghams Enterprises for being a SILVER Sponsor for our stadum!Located in Waitoa, just a hope skip...