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Matamata · MatamataRobert CHG The Green Dragon Inn is the meeting place for all residents of Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, New Zealand. Father Dwight Longenecker’s account of his life’s adventure is subtitled “a somewhat religious odyssey,” indicating that his life, like all our lives, is a quest to get to heaven.See the Story
A Hobbit’s Journey Home: Dreaming of the Shire
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Lord of the Rings · MatamataAbout 1500 Lord of the Rings fans converging on Waikato town of Matamata. Third year of the event, which has sold out, with participants running through rolling hills of Hobbiton Village. Many runners will be dressed in costume, flying for the finish line as if the black riders were at their heels.See the Story
Lord of the Rings fans prepare for Middle-earth Halfling Marathon
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Lord of the Rings · MatamataJ.R.R. Tolkien (J.R.R. Tolkien) told “The Guardian” in 1966 that his childhood home inspired his idea of “The Shire” (The Shire) in his famous book “The Lord of the Rings,” which was the fictional home of the hobbits Frodo (Frodo) and Bilbo Baggin (Bilbo Baggin). He described it as a “lost paradise.”See the Story
Pictorial: Hobbiton, the location of “Lord of the Rings”, becomes a tourist attraction
Matamata · MatamataOpie Bosson will partner Captured By Love in the Group 2 J Swap Matamata Breeders Stakes tomorrow. Bosson is fresh back from riding Imperatriz to win the Lightning Stakes in Melbourne last week. The juvenile fillies crop looks exceptionally strong this season, with Captured by Love to meet stunning debut winner Alabama Lass.See the Story
Opie Bosson may find himself in an unusual position at Matamata
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Matamata · MatamataConvicted murderer Greg Meads. Photo: NZME
The Matamata horse breeder who shot his wife dead after she told him she wanted to end their marriage has been released on parole to a $3.1 million "luxury" beachfront property.See the Story
Horse breeder who killed wife released on parole to live in $3m
Police Shooting · MatamataThe identity of a man shot and killed by police last week after he fled from officers and threatened a parent and child has yet to be revealed, while the...See the Story
Matamata police shooting: Identity of man killed by cops yet to be released as coroner makes non-publication order
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Matamata · MatamataEmergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 29, south of Matamata. A police spokesman said the two-vehicle accident happened on SH29, near the intersection with Hopkins Rd, shortly after 8am on Wednesday morning. Two people had serious to moderate injuries and were being taken to hospital.See the Story
Two injured and highway closed after crash near Matamata.
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