Te Kauwhata resident and environmental scientist Liz Tupuhi leads the charge for a cleaner Lake Waikare and Whangamarino wetlands.  Here’s what drives her- and what you can do to help. Our lake and wetland’s water quality has been a long

One of the quiet privileges of working in local media is seeing what happens after a story is published.  Following the article in the 28 January edition of Chatter about Rick Henderson and his decades-long contribution to informal biking spaces

The Chatter chats with Kamal and Mandeep, the owners of Breaking Bread Café in Ngāruawāhia, about their journey into café ownership as well as  their passion for food and community. When did you purchase and start to run the Breaking

Following the popularity of the Bowling Club’s 2025 Twilight event, an additional series has been scheduled this year. On Tuesday and Friday evenings, the Club on Waerenga Road is bustling with positive energy, along with the highs and lows that

After four years of vision, collaboration and community effort, Lakeside in Te Kauwhata is set to celebrate the official opening of its new Matariki-themed playground on Saturday 21 February, from 10am to midday. Located on the corner of Scott Road

Hapori Whānau Classes are returning this February and March, offering a warm, supportive space for parents and caregivers to build confidence, share experiences, and gain practical tools to support whānau and tamariki wellbeing. Held at Friendship House 55 William Street

Waikato is dipped near head to toe in paint and this month the Huntly community will get their chance to add to the canvas. The growing mural collection stretching across the district, helped along by initiatives such as BOON Arts,

The first Sunday in March is celebrated as Children’s Day all across the country. Te Kauwhata has been celebrating our local kids with a free family event named Splash’n Dash, since 2013.  Each year volunteers from many local organisations combine

Te Kauwhata’s annual street basketball event is back in 2026 but at a new time and location. Avoid the hot sun and join us on the evening of Friday 13 March for free family fun from 5pm to 7pm.  Held

Prior to the introduction of the new kaupapa known as the Lion Red Cup, Waikato representative teams were selected from North v South, Māori v Pākehā, or Married v Singles trial games. The Davies Park trials produced some rather surprising

Word gets around. And sometimes, it gets around faster than the truth can catch up. A while ago, I was preparing to run a course for a local group in the community – something that had been long anticipated by

It’s not ok to have roaming dogs in our communities. While some may seem friendly and harmless, roaming dogs can be dangerous to themselves, other people, and the environment.  Dogs roam for many reasons, such as poor fencing, lack of

Waikato District Council welcomes the announcement that Raglan will host a stop on the World Surf League Championship Tour in May 2026.  The New Zealand Pro event will take place at Manu Bay and will be the fourth stop on

The Huntly Bowling Club held its February tournament on Thursday 5 February, welcoming teams from Taupiri, Te Kauwhata, Papakura, Morrinsville, Beerescourt, Raglan and the Morrinsville RSA, along with seven teams from Huntly. A great day was had by all, with

The Chatter chats to Paul and Jeni, the new owners of Rangiriri Ice Cream. Paul and Jeni have been bringing unique family events to Kiwis for over 15 years and have been touring with their business all around New Zealand,

For more than three decades, one Ngaruawahia local has quietly shaped community spaces not through committees or funding applications, but through passion, persistence, and a willingness to put in the work. Rick Henderson, a long-time resident of Ngaruawahia, has spent

Te Kauwhata teacher Chris Plant describes himself as a ‘people person who really loves meeting and talking to new people’ and he’s fulfilling that many times over that in his current job, interests and extensive community work. Teaching at Te

Huntlys newest cultural hotspot is bringing new technology to showcase old stories with generous support from Genesis  Energy and Bathhurst Mining the museum has created a Virtual Reality experience to test your reflexes and take you deep under the earth.

With a sweeping hill-country farm that runs all the way down to the Tasman Sea, Bronwyn Main is part of the fabric of rural North Waikato.  She and her husband farm sheep and beef on 700 hectares north of Raglan.

A new community programme, The Kai Connection, is starting this February at Te Whare Awhi, hosted by Raahui Pookeka Community Centres Trust. Running for six weeks from Tuesday 10 February, 9.30am–12 noon, the programme uses food as a way to build