Matamata's a rural Waikato town in New Zealand with a total population of around 12,000 (6,000 in rural areas, 6,000 in the township). It's located near the base of the Kaimai Ranges, and's a thriving farming area known for Thoroughbred horse breeding and training pursuits. It's part of the Matamata Piako district Matamata-Piako District Council, taking in the surrounding rural areas as well as Morrinsville and Te Aroha. State Highway 27 and the Kinleith Branch railway run through the town. A n… (More on Matamata)