Open Country Community Stadium

21/10/2026

Thankful Wednesday.. to all these incredible families, individuals & local businesses who contributed to our community stadium.

You guys rock! ✨💚

19/10/2026

From community sport and training to meetings and events, there's always something happening at Te Whare Hui Ora.

Looking for a space for your next sports training, community programme, meeting or event? Our facility is available to hire seven days a week.

We'd love to welcome you! 💚

Bookings can be made via SpacetoCo.

15/10/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY 📸

From construction milestones to a thriving community facility — what a journey it's been!

Open Country Community Stadium is the result of years of vision, generosity, hard work and collaboration. Thank you to everyone who helped turn this dream into a reality.

This is YOUR community stadium, Matamata. 💚

14/10/2026

Did you know there's more to Open Country Community Stadium than our courts? 👀

With spaces designed to support a range of sporting, recreational and community activities, we're proud to offer a facility that brings people together in so many ways.

We're building more than a stadium — we're building connections across our community. ❤️

13/10/2026

One stadium, so many possibilities! 🙌

Basketball, futsal, netball, volleyball, badminton and pickleball are just some of the indoor sports our community can enjoy.

11/10/2026

A new week, a fresh start and plenty of possibilities at Open Country Community Stadium! 🏀🏐

From training sessions and team practices to games and community activities, this space was built for our community to come together, get active and connect.

What would you love to see happening here this week?

11/10/2026

Only one week left team! Get on board to be a part of this incredible community project 🌟🥳

📣 FINAL CALL — FAMILY SUPPORTERS WALL

Want your family to be part of something special at Matamata Domain?

Our Family Supporters Board is a chance to have your family’s name, children or grandchildren’s names included as part of Project Play — a lasting reminder of the community that helped bring this incredible playground to life.

After years of fundraising, planning and hard work, we’re getting closer to seeing this dream become a reality. If you’ve been thinking about adding your family’s name, now is the time!

⏰ Final orders close Sunday 18 October. No late orders can be accepted, so make sure you get yours in before the deadline.

Be part of the community. Be part of the story. Be part of Project Play.

👉 Order now: https://matamatafutures.co.nz/donate/

08/10/2026

🚑💚 Keeping our community safe – and what a great story!

A huge thank you to Caron and the team at The Scene for shining a light on the recent installation of an AED at Open Country Community Stadium | Te Whare Hui Ora.

We’re incredibly grateful to Hato Hone St John Matamata for helping us make sure this potentially life-saving equipment is available right here at the Stadium.
With hundreds of people through our doors each week — from school groups and sporting clubs to community events and casual users — having an AED onsite provides an extra layer of safety and reassurance for everyone who uses our facility. 💚
We loved seeing the story featured in The Scene and, as always, Caron has captured the heart of what community is all about — looking after each other.
Thank you Hato Hone St John for your commitment to our community and for helping make Open Country Community Stadium a safer place for everyone. 🙌
📖 Have a read of Caron’s full story in this week’s Scene!
https://sceneonline.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/PDF-Complete.pdf

07/10/2026

COMMUNITY FIRST 💚✨

From school sport to local clubs, social games, community events and everything in between — Open Country Community Stadium was built to be a place for our whole community.
And seeing people through the doors every day is exactly what makes it special.

06/10/2026

EVER TRIED PICKLEBALL? 🥒

It’s one of the fastest-growing sports around — and you can play it right here at Open Country Community Stadium!
Never played? Even better. Grab some friends and give it a go.