Matakohe Cemetery

11/08/2026

A huge thank you to Chris and NJ Westlake for their amazing help. With their know‑how and gear, shifting the chip from the recently removed cypress trees to the pōhutukawa trees was a breeze. Giving these gorgeous trees—planted back in the late 1960s—a fresh layer of mulch has made a huge improvement.

Thank you so much Chris and NJ!

11/08/2026

It is such a 'buzz' receiving letters like this:

Dear Matakohe Church and Cemetery Team,

I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the wonderful work you are doing caring for the Matakohe Church and cemetery grounds.

The church and surrounding grounds are truly impressive. It is clear that a great deal of care, pride, and dedication goes into maintaining such a beautiful and peaceful place. The lawns, gardens, and overall presentation are exceptionally well kept, creating an atmosphere of respect, calm, and dignity for everyone who visits.

Places like this hold deep meaning for communities and families, and the care you provide ensures that the church and cemetery remain welcoming, serene, and honouring to those remembered there. Your attention to detail does not go unnoticed — it reflects a genuine commitment to preserving something special.

We recently visited my late wife, Brenda. There was a beautiful sunset on this particular evening.

Thank you for the wonderful job you are doing. Your hard work is clearly appreciated and contributes greatly to the sense of beauty and reverence felt in this place.

With warm appreciation,

Evan Robinson and Sarah Deering (Evan’s daughter)

11/08/2026

The main entrance is looking amazing!!

20/07/2026

The Trust recently made the difficult decision to remove the cypress trees at the main entrance to the cemetery for public safety and protection of the adjacent Chapel. The results are very pleasing.

28/05/2026

Reopening of the Coates Memorial Church, Sunday 24 May 2026.

19/05/2026

Courtesy of a local cemetery supporter this photo almost gave us conniptions until we realised it is AI generated!!

19/05/2026

We now have three more cremation berms in the Kohekohe section. On behalf of the Trustees a grateful thanks to our community super-heros who assisted the contractors with the project. Thank you Simon Nunn for pushing the barrow, Nick Tetzner for loan of numerical stamps (to number plots) and Ralph Weber for project managing it all!

24/04/2026

Go to link to see information about reopening of Coates Memorial Church

Join us at a special Sunday service at Coates Memorial Church in Matakohe to mark its reopening following a successful restoration project.This is a public event – all are welcome to attend. General seating is limited and will be available in order of arrival. No RSVP is required for members of th...