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Town in Waikato, New Zealand
Matamata (Māori: [ˈmataˌmata]) is a town in Waikato, New Zealand. It is located near the base of the Kaimai Ranges, and is a thriving farming area known
Matamata
Topics referred to by the same term
Matamata is a town in Waikato, New Zealand Matamata, Mata-Mata or mata mata may also refer to: Matamata Ward, in the Matamata-Piako District Matamata
Matamata_(disambiguation)
Species of freshwater turtle
The mata mata, mata-mata, or matamata (Chelus fimbriata) is a South American species of freshwater turtle found in the Amazon basin and river system of
Mata_mata
Samoan chief and slave trader in New Zealand
Joseph Auga Matamata (born 1953 or 1954) is a New Zealand-based Samoan chief and slave trader. He is the first person in New Zealand to be convicted of
Joseph_Matamata
Topics referred to by the same term
territorial authority for Matamata Matamata Airport Matamata College, secondary school Matamata Swifts, football club Matamata (New Zealand electorate), former
Matamata, New Zealand (disambiguation)
Matamata,_New_Zealand_(disambiguation)
Co-ed state secondary, year 9–13 school
Matamata College is a co-educational state secondary school located in Matamata, New Zealand. The college was declared open on 11 February 1924 by the
Matamata_College
Town in Tunisia
Matmata (Arabic: مطماطة maṭmāṭa; Berber: ⵎⴰⵜⵎⴰⵜⴰ) is a small Berber speaking town in southern Tunisia. Some of the local Berber residents live in traditional
Matmata,_Tunisia
mayor of Matamata-Piako officiates over the Matamata-Piako District of New Zealand's North Island. Ash Tanner is the current mayor of Matamata-Piako. Tanner
Mayor_of_Matamata-Piako
Former electorate in Waikato, New Zealand
Matamata was a New Zealand parliamentary electorate in the Waikato, from 1978 to 1996. It was a rural and safe National electorate, held by Jack Luxton
Matamata_(electorate)
This is a list of marae (Māori meeting grounds) in the Waikato region of New Zealand. In October 2020, the Government committed $13,896,659 from the Provincial
List_of_marae_in_Waikato
Territorial authority district in Waikato, New Zealand
Matamata-Piako District is a local government area in the Waikato region of New Zealand. It lies to the east of the city of Hamilton. The district encompasses
Matamata-Piako_District
Airport in Waharoa
Matamata Airport, formerly Waharoa Aerodrome (IATA: MTA, ICAO: NZMA), is the airport serving Matamata, New Zealand. It is just over 3 km (1.9 mi) north
Matamata_Airport
Island country in the Pacific Ocean
The Hobbiton Movie Set, located near Matamata, was used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
New_Zealand
Species of fruit tree
Vietnam. The other two are the Philippine lychee (locally called alupag or matamata), found only in the Philippines, and the Javanese lychee, cultivated in
Lychee
Movie Set / Tourist Attraction in Waikato, New Zealand
kilometres (5.0 mi) west of Hinuera and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of Matamata, in Waikato, New Zealand, and is now a Tolkien tourism destination, offering
Hobbiton_Movie_Set
Football club
Matamata Swifts AFC is a semi-professional association football club in Matamata, New Zealand. Matamata Swifts competes in the WaiBOP SoccerShop Premiership
Matamata_Swifts_AFC
Species of tree
Eschweilera coriacea (Portuguese: matamatá) is a species of tree in the family Lecythidaceae. It is native to Honduras, Panama and South America. Botanic
Eschweilera_coriacea
[93] 1800 1800 Matamata Christian School 1–8 Coed Matamata State integrated 425 (few) 135 [94] 1186 [95] Matamata College 9–15 Coed Matamata State 479 (above
List_of_schools_in_Waikato
Australian-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Partnership, managed by Karen Fenton-Ellis. Her initial race training was at Matamata and she had her first race on 26 November 2020 at Otaki, ridden by Danielle
Imperatriz_(horse)
1954–1955 fantasy novel by J. R. R. Tolkien
"Welcome to Hobbiton" sign in Matamata, New Zealand, where Peter Jackson's film version was shot
The_Lord_of_the_Rings
Matamata-Piako District Council (Māori: Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Matamata-Piako) is the territorial authority for the Matamata-Piako District of New Zealand's
Matamata-Piako District Council
Matamata-Piako_District_Council
November 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2026. Lampp, Warwick (16 October 2025). "Matamata-Piako District Council – 2025 Triennial Elections – Declaration of Result"
Results of the 2025 New Zealand territorial authority elections in the Waikato
Results_of_the_2025_New_Zealand_territorial_authority_elections_in_the_Waikato
978 Morrinsville East 4,431 1,773 Waharoa 465 147 Okauia 1,965 723 Te Poi 801 285 Hinuera 906 336 Matamata North 2,928 1,260 Matamata South 4,164 1,656
List_of_localities_in_Waikato
Horse race
was cancelled and the race was moved to the following week and raced at Matamata. A table listing winners of all 3 of the Hawkes Bay Triple Crown is included
Howden_Insurance_Mile
New Zealand comedian, actor and writer
Sainsbury was born in Matamata, New Zealand, and is the youngest of three children. He was raised on a dairy farm and attended Matamata College. Sainsbury
Tom_Sainsbury
Horse race
Richards, Matamata 1:36.63 (soft) Belle Du Nord 54.5 Savvy Coup 54.5 2017 Hall Of Fame 56.5 Opie Bosson Stephen Autridge & Jamie Richards, Matamata 1:35.54
Levin_Classic
Region of New Zealand
Island of New Zealand. It covers the Waikato District, Waipā District, Matamata-Piako District, South Waikato District and Hamilton City, as well as Hauraki
Waikato
Fictional region of hobbits
represented by countryside and constructed hobbit-holes on a farm near Matamata in New Zealand, which became a tourist destination. Tolkien took considerable
The_Shire
Māori iwi in New Zealand
It is part of the Tainui confederation. Its traditional area includes Matamata, Cambridge, Maungakawa, the Horotiu district along the Waikato River and
Ngāti_Hauā
New Zealand farming leader (1935–2020)
member of the Matamata County Council from 1959 to 1967, and was president of Federated Farmers between 1974 and 1977. Born in Matamata on 4 September
John_Kneebone
Town in Waikato, New Zealand
New Zealand's North Island. It is located 7 km north of Matamata, and is part of the Matamata-Piako District. It is located at the junction of the Kinleith
Waharoa,_New_Zealand
New Zealand thoroughbred racehorse
Legarto is trained by Ken & Beverley Kelso at Matamata. She won her first race on a Heavy 10 track at Matamata and went on to win another four races on end
Legarto
New Zealand Māori child martyr (died 1836)
Christianity amongst Māori. In April 1835, a mission station was opened in Matamata by Reverend Alfred Brown and his wife, Charlotte, for the Church Missionary
Tarore
Country in Oceania
Guinea (in other official languages) Hiri Motu Gau Hedinarai ai Papua–Matamata Guinea Tok Pisin Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini Flag Emblem Motto: 'Unity
Papua_New_Guinea
Musical artist
between 1992 - 2014. Originally starting in Waikanae, the event moved to Matamata in 1995, and then finally to Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton, New
Parachute_music_festival
Settlement in Waikato, New Zealand
Education Review Office. "Brief Mention of all Minor Happenings in Matamata and Vicinity". Matamata Record. 20 June 1918. Matamata Piako District Council
Te_Poi
Māori iwi in New Zealand
New Zealand, based in Matamata, with 4 marae (Hinerangi Tawhaki, Te Ohaki, Tangata and Tamapango) at Okauia. As well as Matamata, Te Rohe o Kōperu (Ngāti
Ngāti_Hinerangi
New Zealand town
1860s saw an influx of European settlers to the area between Te Aroha and Matamata, and on 13 December 1873 a settler from Auckland, Thomas Morrin, purchased
Morrinsville
Indonesian actor and comedian (1983–2018)
Kabarkan Duka". WowKeren.com. matamata.com (23 December 2018). "Meninggal karena Tsunami Selat Sunda, Ini Perjalanan Karier Aa Jimmy". matamata.com.
Aa_Jimmy
Former county in New Zealand
important change being in 1908 when the southern half was split off to create Matamata County. Piako County was bounded to the north by Thames County, Tauranga
Piako_County
New Zealand politician (1853–1915)
1913. He owned a very considerable amount of property at Paeroa and at Matamata. He married Rihitoto Mataia, of Paeroa. Nikora was the first chairman of
Wiremu_Kerei_Nikora
Coromandel 15" Victoria Battery Tramway Waikino 24″ Totara Springs Camp Matamata 24" Esplanade Scenic Railway Palmerston North 101⁄2 Masterton Miniature
Narrow gauge railways of New Zealand
Narrow_gauge_railways_of_New_Zealand
Thames-Coromandel DC -2,122 -16.37 4,873 37.59 6,995 53.96 11 0.08 1,084 8.36 12,963 Matamata-Piako DC -2,729 -23.59 3,815 32.97 6,544 56.56 3 0.03 1,208 10.44 11,570
2025 New Zealand local referendums on Māori wards and constituencies
2025_New_Zealand_local_referendums_on_Māori_wards_and_constituencies
Horse race
loveracing.nz. "Race 4 AHD ANIMAL HEALTH DIRECT - HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS at MATAMATA RC on 2 OCT 2024 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz. "Racing: Savaglee takes
Hawke's_Bay_Guineas
New Zealand dairy co-operative
trading as Tatua, is an independent co-operative dairy company in the Matamata-Piako District of the Waikato Region, in the North Island of New Zealand
Tatua_Dairy_Company
New Zealand politician (1826–1897)
a steam powered flour mill in 1856. In 1859 he made his first visit to Matamata where he met and became friends with Wiremu Tamihana, the King Maker and
Josiah_Firth
Species of turtle
Campbell, P.D.; Fritz, U. (2020). "Genomic analyses reveal two species of the matamata (Testudines: Chelidae: Chelus spp.) and clarify their phylogeography".
Chelus_orinocensis
Football league
(this page) NRF League One, WaiBOP League One Auckland Claudelands Rovers Matamata Swifts Ngongotaha Northern United Northland Otumoetai Papamoa West Hamilton
NRFL_Conference
Airline based in Auckland, New Zealand
airline based in Auckland, New Zealand. It operated between Auckland, Matamata and Great Barrier Island. The airline went into liquidation at the end
Fly_My_Sky
New Zealand racehorse trainer (1959–2025)
Guineas at Riccarton ridden by Jim Collett.[citation needed] While based at Matamata, New Zealand, he twice won the New Zealand training premiership. He moved
Michael_Moroney_(horseman)
2012–2014 trilogy by Peter Jackson
throughout 2010 in New Zealand, with del Toro renovating the Hobbiton sets near Matamata. For his part, Jackson had kept the Rivendell scale model and the Bag End
The_Hobbit_(film_series)
Locality in Waikato, New Zealand
Springdale is a rural community in the Matamata-Piako District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located north-west of Tatuanui,
Springdale,_New_Zealand
Horse race
Johnson Jamie Richards, Matamata 2:04.50 (good) Harlech 59 Prise De Fer 59 2020 Melody Belle 57 Troy Harris Jamie Richards, Matamata 2:10.12 (heavy) Avantage
Livamol_Classic
Locality in Waikato, New Zealand
Tatuanui is a settlement and rural community in the Matamata-Piako District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located north-east
Tatuanui
Town in Waikato, New Zealand
Council. The 1938 Council Chambers is now a Category 2 listed building. Matamata-Piako District Council took over under the 1989 local government reforms
Te_Aroha
Settlement in Waikato, New Zealand
Manawaru or Manawarū is a rural community in the Matamata-Piako District and Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located south-east of
Manawaru
New Zealand thoroughbred horse race
Belle En Rouge Burgundy (NZ) Cavendish Belle Jason Laking Jamie Richards, Matamata Te Akau Beautiful In Red Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM)
New_Zealand_Oaks
Nelson City Hauraki Rail Trail Waikato 149 km (93 mi) From Kaiaua to Matamata Little River Rail Trail Canterbury 50 km (31 mi) Hornby, Christchurch,
List of rail trails in New Zealand
List_of_rail_trails_in_New_Zealand
1996 video game
Entertainment Tokyo Publisher Konami Composers Akira Yamaoka Ohamo Kotetsu Matamata Hitofumi Ushima Yasuo Asai Platform PlayStation Release JP: December 20
Lightning Legend: Daigo no Daibouken
Lightning_Legend:_Daigo_no_Daibouken
Settlement in Waikato, New Zealand
Waitoa is a settlement in the Matamata-Piako District of New Zealand. State Highway 26 runs through the town, and connects to Te Aroha 10 km to the north-east
Waitoa
Horse race
Bosson Mark Walker, Matamata 1:20.70 (good) Babylon Berlin 57 Levante 57 2022 $220,000 Levante 57 Ryan Elliot Ken & Bev Kelso, Matamata 1:23.56 (soft) Entriviere
Waikato_Sprint
Extinct Arawakan language of Brazil
juruku alligator adule / hadulu tortoise wáamu (< karib) turtle kure matamatá matamatá frog warábo bee ma butterfly tupaupo tick fuɲile little tick maikun
Aruã_language
– Cambridge, Te Awamutu Waikato Expressway ends Matamata-Piako District No major junctions Matamata-Piako District / South Waikato District boundary
List of major junctions on New Zealand State Highway 1
List_of_major_junctions_on_New_Zealand_State_Highway_1
Motor vehicle
On the 31st of May 2024 the company was purchased by Malcolm Sankey of Matamata Panelworks McDonald continued his interest in kit cars when he migrated
Almac
2001 film by Peter Jackson
Mordor (Prologue) Whakapapa skifield Tongariro National Park Hobbiton Matamata Waikato Gardens of Isengard Harcourt Park Upper Hutt The Shire woods Otaki
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Fellowship_of_the_Ring
New Zealand netball player and coach, cricketer, and school principal
netball for Matamata and New Zealand, representative cricket for Matamata and Auckland women's teams, and representative softball for Matamata and the North
Dixie_Cockerton
November 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2026. Lampp, Warwick (16 October 2025). "Matamata-Piako District Council – 2025 Triennial Elections – Declaration of Result"
2025 New Zealand local elections
2025_New_Zealand_local_elections
Road in New Zealand
region. The highway was gazetted in 1997 and forms a short cut between the Matamata-Piako District and SH 29 towards the Port of Tauranga. Gazetted as a new
State Highway 24 (New Zealand)
State_Highway_24_(New_Zealand)
Topics referred to by the same term
The Peria River flows through here Peria, Waikato, a locality in the Matamata-Piako District of New Zealand Peria (fruit), Malay name for Momordica charantia
Peria
were at Middlemore, Papakura, Pukekohe, Huntly, Hamilton, Morrinsville, Matamata and Putāruru. A lack of profitability, partly due to poor advertising and
Geyserland_Express
New Zealand mathematician
with each other. Conder was born in Hamilton, New Zealand, and studied at Matamata College. He earned a master's degree in social science from Waikato University
Marston_Conder
1986 Japanese TV series or program
was absent, but due to a retirement of actor, he left the show after "Matamata". Yozaburo Itō as Tetsuo Izawa: A police officer. In "Motto", he takes
Abunai_Deka
New Zealand-born American businessman and philanthropist (born 1958)
of Merit for services to business and philanthropy. Liddell was born in Matamata, New Zealand, the youngest of five siblings. His father was a school teacher
Chris_Liddell
expelling Ngāti Maru from Matamata pā, near the present-day settlement of Waharoa (rather than the present-day town of Matamata), Te Waharoa made it his
Te_Waharoa
Horse race
Richards, Matamata Fortuna Melody Belle Syndicate 1:38.05 (good) Sinarahma 53.5 Deerfield 55 2020 The Mitigator 56 Shaun McKay Peter McKay, Matamata RP Davis
Thorndon_Mile
New Zealand politician
Maurice Donald Williamson (born 6 March 1951) is a New Zealand politician and former diplomat. Williamson had a 30-year career as the National Party Member
Maurice_Williamson
New Zealand teacher and missionary
1866 Ōtaki, New Zealand Other name Levi Occupations Anglican Minister and Missionary Spouse(s) Heni Rohia (married 1843) Mata Te Matamata (married 1851)
Riwai_Te_Ahu
Air force bases in New Zealand
use as Raglan Airstrip. RNZAF Waharoa Waikato 1942 1945 Still in use as Matamata Aerodrome. RNZAF Tokoroa Waikato - - Held in reserve, but never used. Reverted
List of former Royal New Zealand Air Force stations
List_of_former_Royal_New_Zealand_Air_Force_stations
Locality in Waikato, New Zealand
bowls club, a golf course and various shops. Although Tahuna is in the Matamata-Piako District for local government, its representation in national government
Tahuna,_Waikato
River in New Zealand
which drains the Hauraki Plains. It is the dominant river system in the Matamata-Piako District, and on its journey it passes through the towns of Morrinsville
Piako_River
New Zealand racehorse trainer (1933/1934 – 2024)
(1933-10-05)5 October 1933 New Zealand Died 26 April 2024(2024-04-26) (aged 90) Matamata, New Zealand Occupation Racehorse trainer Horse racing career Sport Horse
Dave O'Sullivan (horse trainer)
Dave_O'Sullivan_(horse_trainer)
New Zealand jockey (born 1963)
Fame. Lance O'Sullivan's father, Dave, founded the Wexford Stables at Matamata. Lance's brother, Paul, trained in partnership with their father before
Lance_O'Sullivan
New Zealand agritech company specialising in virtual fencing
Halter was founded in 2016 by Craig Piggott, who grew up on a dairy farm in Matamata, New Zealand. The company's product combines lightweight solar-powered
Halter_(company)
British landowner and horse breeder
lived primarily in New Zealand, where she raises horses and has homes in Matamata, Central Otago, and Auckland. As Henrietta Tiarks, she made four appearances
Henrietta Russell, Duchess of Bedford
Henrietta_Russell,_Duchess_of_Bedford
Genus of turtles
Alfredo; Linares, Omar J. (January 1995). "Geographic variation in the matamata turtle, Chelus fimbriatus, with observations on its shell morphology and
Chelus
Rapa 849 Huntly Te Kauwhata 826 Huntly 828 Matamata Wardville 8880 Hinuera 8881 Te Poi 8882 Walton 8883 Matamata 8885, 8886, 8887, 8888 Morrinsville / Te
List of dialling codes in New Zealand
List_of_dialling_codes_in_New_Zealand
New Zealand cricketer (born 1966)
Bruce Hancock (born 22 July 1966) is a former New Zealand cricketer from Matamata, Waikato, who played five first-class matches for Northern Districts from
Kim_Hancock
Māori chief and political leader
Brown, who had set up a Church Mission Society (CMS) station near the Matamata pā. He was taught to read and write in the Māori language and soon would
Wiremu_Tamihana
Football tournament season
Waikato Unicol (5) Plains Rangers (6) v Whakatane Town (5) Papatoetoe (5) v Matamata Swifts (4) Oratia United (5) v Waiheke United (5) Bream Bay United (6)
2025_Chatham_Cup
Geographical region in the Pacific Ocean
The Hobbiton Movie Set, located near Matamata, was used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
Oceania
Local government entities in New Zealand
Waikato None Waikato District Council Ngāruawāhia 4,404 91,100 Waikato None Matamata-Piako District Council Te Aroha 1,755 39,200 Waikato Hamilton City Council
Territorial authorities of New Zealand
Territorial_authorities_of_New_Zealand
2003 film by Peter Jackson
early scenes from The Fellowship of the Ring, with the exterior shot at a Matamata farm, while interior scenes were shot at Stone Street Studios in Wellington
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Return_of_the_King
New Zealand politician
seven. She grew up in Walton and attended Walton Primary School, then Matamata College. She became a journalist and then worked for the New Zealand Nurses
Sue_Moroney
Town in Waikato, New Zealand
Indoor Hockey Dance classes Originally part of Matamata County, Tokoroa became a county town within Matamata County in 1953. In 1966, under the auspices
Tokoroa
cider apple. Cooking (pies), eating, cider Use January–June Royal Gala Matamata, New Zealand Discovered 1971, introduced 1974 Mutation of Gala. Flesh is
List_of_apple_cultivars
New Zealand concrete company
under the Dricon brand. The business from which Firth evolved started at Matamata, New Zealand, in 1865. This original business was established by Josiah
Firth_Concrete
Otago Manawatū Raceway, Palmerston North (harness racing and greyhounds) Matamata, eastern Waikato Methven, mid Canterbury (harness racing) Motukarara, Banks
List_of_horse_racing_venues
Waterfall in Waikato, New Zealand
over the Kaimai escarpment. The waterfall is located between Te Aroha and Matamata. A walking track runs from the car park at the end of Goodwin Road, up
Wairere_Falls
Japanese actress
Jiken Kisha Saeko 12 Narumi Soejima Kakarichō Aoshima Shunsaku 2: Jiken wa matamata Torishirabe-shitsu de Okite iru! Sanae Tsushima Web series 2013 35-sai
Hikari_Kajiwara
Topics referred to by the same term
Awards New Zealand Muslim Association NZMA, the ICAO airport code for Matamata Airport, Waikato, New Zealand This disambiguation page lists articles associated
NZMA
MATAMATA
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MATAMATA
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Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Indra's Elephant
Boy/Male
Indian, Telugu, Traditional
Lord Shiva
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of William, from a central French form in which W is replaced by G.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Pure
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Arrow Shooter; An Archer
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Price Worth
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Modern
Heart
Boy/Male
Tamil
A jewel worn on the head
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Queen.
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Italian, Latin
Of the Sea
MATAMATA
MATAMATA
MATAMATA
MATAMATA
MATAMATA
n. pl.
A group of fresh-water turtles in which the neck can not be retracted, but is bent to one side, for protection. The matamata is an example.
n.
The bearded tortoise (Chelys fimbriata) of South American rivers.