Yoga with Becky and Andi

Meet weekly, check our calendar of events for the next dates. Tuesday evenings 5:30pm - 6:30pm , Wednesday evenings 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Thursday mornings 9am - 10am and Thursday evenings 7pm-8pm classes during school term time. 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 Society of Arts

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).

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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.