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

Waikato Electorate voters Party Vote Labour! Enrol to vote and bring your vote to the polling booth. Have your say at this election because every single person matters. Yes, rural communities matter, new housing developments, new businesses bring infrastructure which

The extra-ordinary “Head Start” Council meeting held 5 August 2026 had an unsurprising result.  The proposed Western Waikato Unitary Authority (“WWUA”) model, led by Waikato District Council and supported by Waipaa and South Waikato District Councils’, offers advantages like better

Waikato boasts an incredible environment, rich in diversity with beautiful landscapes and precious flora and fauna throughout the region, from native bats and birds to microscopic fungi.  Wonderful communities who live in North Waikato and throughout the wider Waikato understand

Te Kauwhata’s youngest players have had their first taste of basketball; the brainchild of a coach who admits his passion is not playing, but in coaching and nurturing enthusiasm for the sport in youngsters. The four-week Hearty Hoopers free pilot

Te Kauwhata’s Girl Guides are not only following traditional guiding principles of building confidence and life skills with fun, adventure and friendship, but are also very much on point with mindfulness and associated activities.  Recently they took part in mindfulness

The new season started at the beginning of September with the ceremonial FIRST Bowl being delivered by John Richardson the Clubs immediate-past President. Prior to that, the Club’s newest member Graeme Hulley delivered the kitty. This is the first year

Reflections on work, life, and the little things that make a difference This column reflects on everyday moments that sometimes reveal something more – finding meaning in ordinary experiences and making room for a different perspective. It doesn’t claim to

Spring arrived with September, temperatures started to rise and blossoms appeared on our fruit trees. Gardeners now look forward to growing the summer vegetables, especially the tomatoes cucumber and capsicum.  In the first week of spring we sat in our

Waikato District’s six public libraries are now certified Dementia Friendly, thanks to one library coordinator who wanted to make a difference. Ngaaruawaahia Library coordinator Cheryl Maskell first noticed some of her regular visitors having trouble with the library system a

The old Civic Centre on Main Street, Huntly is getting a new lease on life as its lease has been secured for a brand new community art gallery. Being moved forward by the Raahui Pookeka Community Centres Trust, the upcoming

Winning the FMG Young Farmer of the Year title was a long-held dream for Waikato farmer Hugh Jackson. After first competing at 19 while studying at Massey University, Hugh finally claimed the title in 2025 on his second appearance as

Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) celebrates its 16th anniversary this Labour Weekend, inviting visitors to explore 48 studios showcasing more than 75 artists. The free, self-guided trail runs from Saturday 24 to Monday 26 October, with studios open from 10am to

A typical day at Te Whare Awhi is a mix of people, programmes, practical support and plenty of opportunities to connect. Food rescue is a regular part of the day, with whānau coming through to collect kai, have a quick kōrero

Across the Waikato region, community sporting facilities that once thrived as social and sporting hubs have faced mounting pressure, and are now only just surviving. Incorporated societies have lapsed, volunteering has waned, and facilities have aged, all while costs have

Kimmy, Sean Senior, Sean Junior, and Leo Beamsley’s home was chalk white when they moved in. It’s still mostly white from the outside, but inside it’s all the colours of their joy. A neurodivergent family through and through, the Beamsleys

Department of Conservation (Waikato District) advises that agrichemical use on public (and some private) lands will be carried out by DOC staff and contractors between September 2026 and June 2027 for the control of various environmental pest plants.  A spray

Before there were regular shuttle runs, volunteer rosters, booking systems and thousands of passenger journeys each year, there was simply a need within the North Waikato community—and a small group of determined people who decided something had to be done.

For 30 years, Te Kauwhata & Districts Information & Support Centre Incorporated has worked to create a connected and supported community.  Today, that work continues through Te Kauwhata Community House, Toi Ako Artspace and Te Kauwhata Community Garden. The organisation