Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, up to 22nd February 2018 we are able to offer a refund on registration and events booked, however, it will be less applicable fees (to cover administrative costs incurred and event fees already locked in). Refunds received after this date (22nd February 2018) will be at the discretion of the Centenary Organising Committee.All cancellations must be made in writing to reunion@matamatacollege.school.nz   Please see Terms and Conditions on the website for further details

You will need to fill out the Alter your Registration Form  (found under registrations on the reunion website).

To fill this out you will need to enter your name, email address and registration code (this can be found on your ORDER CONFIRMATION form that you received when you did your online registration. It is a ten digit code)

You will then be able to add any individual events by changing the drop down box and selecting ‘add to event’

To remove events from your registration you will need to emailreunion@matamatacollege.school.nz (requesting a refund if necessary)

Yes, your partner will need to register for the reunion by completing a separate registration. They will also need to pay the registration fee, plus the costs for the events they want to attend. Your partner is welcome to attend any events with you as long as they are a registered guest for that event.

You may pay with cash or cheque, however, you will need to print off and complete a ‘Manual Registration Form’. Either post it to the College or take it into the College Office to pay in person.

You will need to alter your existing registration. See ‘How do I change, add or remove events?’ above.

The dress code for the event is tidy casual. There will be an official photographer taking photos as this is an Official Centenary event. Please note: for woman wishing to wear heels, you will be standing on grass in the marquee.

Yes, there is mobility access and we are endeavoring to have a limited number of wheelchairs available upon request. Please contact reunion@matamatacollege.school.nz to book a wheelchair.

Yes you can, please see the Accommodation section on the website. There are a few different locations to park but all will only take ‘self-contained’ Motor Homes. Firth Primary School and Matamata Intermediate are the closest locations and bookings can be made directly with the schools for a small charge.

Children are welcome to attend throughout the day but are not permitted at the three evening functions which are R18 events.

There will be mobile Coffee vendors and others with light refreshments available onsite on Saturday. A Garden Cash Bar will also be operating in the afternoon (serving over 18 year olds only) Please do not be offended if our staff ask to check ID.

Yes, St John will be in attendance with an ambulance on site.

You will find a link to all the images on the reunion website which you can download free of charge.

Please contact Darlene Thomas on 027 285 9251

Please see the ‘Who is Coming’ section (under Registrations on the website) for the latest list of attendees

Great! If you could scan your images or take a clear photo of them and email them to reunion@matamatacollege.school.nz and we will be in touch.

If you have stories to share, please send them through either as a word doc, PDF or in your email. We know there were plenty of precious memories remembered by proud parents and families but please be patient, we will try to post them all. Some may be edited for length.

Alternatively, items can be dropped into the main office at the College. Please include a note if you would like to have them returned to you afterward.

Please contact office@matamatacollege.school.nz with the years that you were at the College with a list of your achievements either at school or after leaving, and we will do our best to add you to the Alumni list.

Please send an email to us at reunion@matamatacollege.school.nz and we will be in touch.