Check out the upcoming events at the Tower
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Auckland Anniversary - Museum Closed
27 Jan 2025
All Day
Museum closed to honour Auckland Anniversary NZ public holiday.
Waitangi Day - Museum Closed
06 Feb 2025
All Day
Museum closed to honour Waitangi Day - NZ public holiday.
Free Composting Workshop - Transition Matamata
22 Feb 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Firth Tower Reserve and Museum
Composting Workshops
Want to reduce your waste? See how easy it is composting your kitchen scraps and garden waste.
The Potager Garden at the Firth Tower not only serves as a vegetable and herb garden but is also the venue for the council funded, series of Composting Workshops run by Transition Matamata.
Learn about a variety of home composting systems for every circumstance in a 1 1/2 hour workshop
- Date: Sat 22 Feb 2025
- Time: 10-11.30am
- Venue: Heritage Centre behind the tower
Registration is essential so please use this external link to secure your spot.
You can also email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information
These workshops are proudly supported by the Matamata-Piako District Council.
Matamata Tower Fun Run
28 Feb 2025
6:00 PM -
Firth Tower Reserve and Museum
Annual Matamata Tower Run
4km and 6km walk/run event.
Starting and finishing at Firth Tower.
Friday 28 February 2025.
Starts at 6pm.
Save the date and start training!
Threads of History
01 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025
All Day
A limited display celebrating Firth Tower Women: past and present.
This year's theme is women's handiwork (embroidery) in the Homestead Kitchen.
Running for the month of March alongside Women's History Month.
Yoga with Becky and Andi
This is a traditional Hatha yoga class, all levels catered for. Consists of Asana (movement) followed by pranayama (breath) and relaxation to finish.
Sessions are held through the school term, starting again on 11 February 2025.
- Tuesdays 5.30-6:30pm
- Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm
- Thursdays 9-10am, 5.30-6.30pm, and 7-8pm
Casual session fee $15 per person.
Summertime sessions are in the gardens at the reserve.
Contact Becky Bruins 022 645 8034.
Transition Matamata - Community Garden
Meet weekly Wednesday mornings 8am-12 noon. Taking care of the community garden and having morning tea together. For further details about the Composting Workshops please contact Jeff Johnson 0211177146.
Matamata Arts Club
Meet 2pm - 4pm every third Monday of the month in the Art Workshop at Firth Tower. For further details about interactive workshops please contact Heather Leonard 0212389777.
Tower Spinners and Weavers
Meet 10:30am - 2:30pm every second and fourth Thursday of the month in the Homestead dining area or on the veranda. Contact Ann Barbour 0272844014.
Matamata Writer's Group
Meeting 1:30pm - 3:30pm every second Tuesday of the month in the Heritage Room, Firth Tower.
Matamata Historical Society
Working bee on site 8am - 12pm every Wednesday morning. Community open meetings every 4th Tuesday of the month at 1pm (March to October).
Contact: the office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Matamata Archives Contact (07) 888 6218 please leave a message.
Annual Book Fair
Drop off all pre-loved books at the office during museum opening hours or contact Matamata Historical Society.
Secondhand Book Shop
A fine selection of preloved books. Open during museum hours. Located at the back of the Post Office.
Annual Fun Run/Walk
The Matamata Tower Fun Run/Walk committee co-ordinate the event on the first Friday evening of the month of March. Please contact the President Clare McVeigh 0210462194
Looking Back - WWII comes to Firth Tower
Travel back in time and experience what it might have felt like during World War Two. Firth Tower will be host the Historical Reenactment Society as they recreate battle scenes, give historical talks, and share their knowledge of World War Two.
Christmas at Firth Tower
Join us for a magical evening of festive cheer at the Firth Tower historic reserve! Enjoy enchanting performances by the award winning Matamata Brass and sing-along with the Matamata Community Choir against the backdrop of our beautifully decorated museum. Bring a picnic and make it a memorable night out with your loved ones at this family-friendly event.