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At the heart of our community work, we continuously offer engaging programmes and activities designed to uplift tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau. From leadership workshops and life skills sessions to special events promoting well-being and resilience, there’s always something happening in the Matamata–Piako and South Waikato districts. Check this page regularly for the latest news, upcoming events, and stories that celebrate the growth and achievements of our youth and families.

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One last Desk still available !
Free but donations are appreciated 🙂
Call 078888795
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One last Desk still available ! 
Free but donations are appreciated 🙂 
Call 078888795

FREE DESKS!!
Any donations are appreciated.
call the office 078888795 to arrange pick up 🙂
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FREE DESKS!! 
Any donations are appreciated.
call the office 078888795 to arrange pick up 🙂Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

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Wendy Stewart need any?

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Bookings are now open!!
We hope to see you there 🙂

Head to your website to book
starfishservices.org.nz/childcare-programmes/
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Bookings are now open!! 
We hope to see you there 🙂 

Head to your website to book 
https://starfishservices.org.nz/childcare-programmes/

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Parents of neurodiverse children support group coming 2025!
Drop us a comment below to let us know which timeframe you would prefer.
Before 3pm, between 3pm and 5pm or after 5pm 🙂
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Parents of neurodiverse children support group coming 2025! 
Drop us a comment below to let us know which timeframe you would prefer. 
Before 3pm, between 3pm and 5pm or after 5pm 🙂

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After 5pm 🙂

After 5pm 🙌🏽

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Thank you to our community, and special thanks to Liam Atkins, F45 Training Matamata, Matamata Piako District Council Pride of Place team, as well as volunteers from Matamata Westpac and all the incredible youth of the Matamata community for making this event such a success.

A huge thank you to Firth Primary School for the use of their PE gear and boxes of chalk paint donated.

A massive shout out to all local businesses for the donation of incredible spot prizes.

This colourful event couldn’t have happened without all involved.
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Thank you to our community, and special thanks to Liam Atkins, F45 Training Matamata, Matamata Piako District Council Pride of Place team, as well as volunteers from Matamata Westpac and all the incredible youth of the Matamata community for making this event such a success. 

A huge thank you to Firth Primary School for the use of their PE gear and boxes of chalk paint donated. 

A massive shout out to all local businesses for the donation of incredible spot prizes. 

This colourful event couldn’t have happened without all involved.Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

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Huge shout out to J Swap Contractors Ltd for the use of their road cones also!!! Thank you so very much 🙂

Awesome team!! ❤️

Yes!!! Thankyou J Swap Contractors Ltd for the road cones to barrier the fun on the grass 🩷🩷🩷🩷

Grief support group coming 2025!

Drop us a comment below to let us know which timeframe you would prefer.
Before 3pm, between 3pm and 5pm or after 5pm 🙂
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Grief support group coming 2025! 

Drop us a comment below to let us know which timeframe you would prefer. 
Before 3pm, between 3pm and 5pm or after 5pm :)

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This Saturday! 10am - 12pm at Railside by the Green. Join Starfish Health & Wellbeing Centre, local artist Liam Atkins, F45 Training Matamata and Matamata Piako District Council for this FREE Community Colour Burst Event. ... See MoreSee Less

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Glad you found those containers left over from last colour event

Our biggest thanks to the following local businesses for their kind donations for spot prizes and sponsorship for our upcoming Community Colour Burst Event.

O-del-emz , Williams Jewellery, Hurricane Computers, Shed Boutique Fashion, MTF Finance Matamata, Health 2000, Stirling Sports Matamata, @Challenge Matamata, Matamata Sportsworld Eat Cafe Matamata, The Redoubt Bar & Eatery Matamata Subway , The Furniture Paint & Craft Shoppe Ltd $2 & More Matamata , Dollar Store Matamata , Rebekah Bell, @cooperaitken Vercoe Insurance Brokers Ltd , Paper Plus Matamata
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Our biggest thanks to the following local businesses for their kind donations for spot prizes and sponsorship for our upcoming Community Colour Burst Event.

O-del-emz , Williams Jewellery, Hurricane Computers, Shed Boutique Fashion, MTF Finance Matamata, Health 2000, Stirling Sports Matamata, @Challenge Matamata, Matamata Sportsworld  Eat Cafe Matamata,  The Redoubt Bar & Eatery Matamata  Subway , The Furniture Paint & Craft Shoppe Ltd  $2 & More Matamata , Dollar Store Matamata , Rebekah Bell, @cooperaitken Vercoe Insurance Brokers Ltd , Paper Plus Matamata

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