Eight-year-old motocross rider wins two New Zealand championship titles after an outstanding performance at the 2026 Mini Motocross Nationals. Huntly’s rising motocross talent, eight-year-old Jackson Slater, has achieved an outstanding milestone after claiming two national championship titles at the 2026

Upgrades along sections of the former State Highway 1 through Huntly and Taupiri will be in their beginning stages this month. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi will be funding the work being done to bring the roading up to an

Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraisers for the Breast Cancer Research Trust. We were so glad to have such lovely weather for our Pink Walk and to see over 150 people come along to participate.  Congratulations to all

You could be a vital part of a $26billion industry, close to home and in your spare time.  It’s not a scam, but that’s the contribution the volunteer sector makes to the NZ economy each year.  And organisations in Te

Prior to the 2023 General Election, New Zealanders were experiencing rising daily living costs, rampant inflation, huge interest rate increases and the Labour Government of the day was not prudent with how taxpayer’s money was spent.   Our economy was

At our October Waikato District Council meeting, a recommendation for Council to adopt the 2025/26 Annual Report and Annual Report Summary, subject to the final audit process, was sought. On page four of the report, it was stated that our

Ngaaruawaahia Community Board received updates on road safety improvements at Hopuhopu, Durham Precinct parking concerns and the proposed community hub and library. Resource consent has been approved for improvements at The Point Reserve, with construction targeted for summer. The refurbished

Lately the crates heading up to the Pataka Kai have been bursting with greens, cabbage, cauliflower, silverbeet and spring asparagus.  A new vegetable that has been appearing in the garden is the green and red leafy radicchio. This is a

Reflections on work, life, and the little things that make a difference. This column looks beyond ordinary moments to explore the ideas and reflections they sometimes inspire. It doesn’t claim to have the answers but hopes to offer a fresh

The Pink Hammer is a cleverly crafted comedy that frames the story of four women determined to build new skills, new friendships and a little more confidence along the way. Expecting a straightforward ladies-only carpentry course, Annabel, Helen, Louise and

Wednesday mornings are for tea, biscuits, paint, and paper at Creative Huntly.  Each week, the artists of Huntly meet down by Hakanoa Lake to relax and create together at the local art centre. Whether 12 or 2 members show up,

The organisation that governs Te Kauwhata Community House, Toi Ako Artspace and Te Kauwhata Community Garden celebrated 30 years this month with both a High Tea and a Ball, all on the same day.  Both events were themed around the

Farmers are being encouraged to secure their lime and fertiliser requirements early to maximise pasture growth and build resilience ahead of a potentially dry summer.  According to Bryce Manderson, Managing Director of Avoca, lime remains one of the most under-utilised

For nearly three decades, one 1997 Toyota Corolla GL has quietly carried four generations of a Waikato family through everyday life, and its current owner has no plans to let it go. The Corolla was bought in 1998 by Reuben

Despite a much lower river level than previous years, we have run another successful trout contest in 2026, with an increased prize pool shared out of over $7,000! We had 31 major prizes to give out, plus spot prizes for

Medals celebrating Huntly pioneer brick maker William Collins, as pictured are now on display at the Huntly Museum Te Whare Taonga O Raahui Pookeka. Born in England, Collins arrived in New Zealand in 1874 and worked in coal mining before

We welcomed 22 members to our October meeting. There was a very full sales table and our awesome plant raffles. Both are our main sources of income, which help keep the club running. Thank you, members. Each member was given

Three days a week, Ann-Maree McMillan starts her day at 9am before spending the morning preparing to feed the masses. For some visitors to the Community Lunches held at Te Whare Awhi, it’s one of the few cooked meals they

We are back for our 2nd year of hosting the North Waikato Pink Walk and our 13th year running bake stalls to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Trust. It was fantastic seeing the community come together and have

A  plan to improve Lake Waikare and the Whangamarino has been two years in the making, and its outcome was revealed at a series of meetings around the catchment, culminating in Te Kauwhata for the final meeting.  As with the

A memorial stone honouring Brian and Rosemary Curle was unveiled at the Green Cathedral on the Lake Hakanoa Walkway on Saturday 26 September. Their family and the Huntly Outdoor Karioi Trust gathered to remember the couple’s decades of dedication to local

Waerenga School transitioning to a full primary has opened up so many opportunities for our Year 7 and 8 tamariki, and the AIMS Games is just one of those. On Sunday, 6th September, eight budding athletes took off for Tauranga

The Huntly Museum is celebrating its first birthday at the historic Huntly Railway Station following its remarkable rebuild. One year after opening its doors in the restored building, the museum is inviting the public to mark the milestone with a

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