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In Week 8, our students took to the stage for a spectacular showcase, performing a diverse range of dance styles including K-Pop, kapa haka, Tahitian, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical jazz, …

Te Kauwhata College recently hosted the New Zealand Blood Service for another successful donation event. The day saw a fantastic turnout from students, staff, and the local public, resulting in …

Reflections on work, life, and the little things that make a difference This column explores the small patterns that quietly shape our days – uncovering meaning in ordinary moments. It doesn’t …

Huntly Bowling Club held its Pairs Champs on Saturday 28th March in the fog. It was great to see so many teams entered in the big day for the club. …

The Huntly Bowling Club held its last tournament for the 2025 – 2026 season on Thursday 2nd April in fine conditions, with little wind.  The green played fast and well. We …

A lovely Autumn Saturday greeted the family contingent for the annual Frank McRae Memorial Trophy event. Each year the group is expanding in numbers as they gather from different regions to …

Huntly’s creatives gathered in the hundreds this March to indulge in the arts and crafts and mingle with likeminded souls at the Raahui Pookeka Arts Festival. The Raahui Pookeka Arts Festival, …

Te Kauwhata primary school has its sights set firmly on the future, with the 115-year-old school surpassing the 400-pupil mark and on target to 500 in the next few years. But …

Residents and members of the wider community recently gathered at Apārangi Village to take part in a Pearl Movements taster session, with 26 people attending the event. Pearl Movements is a …

The application by TK Spirits to open a bottle store next to the library has had a long legal history, being declined by the District Licensing Committee, appealed to ARLA …

Unity Hoops is a free community event delivered by Toi Ako, New Zealous Music and key partner Kainga Ora.  This basketball themed event was held for the fourth year this month. …

Heads up everyone, February 2027 is going to be big for Ngaaruawaahia. Get ready because the Matatini Show is Coming to Town and we have 11 months to prepare. Matatini, …

Aotearoa’s youngest local body councillor is three months into the job, with one finger on his chamber mic button and the other hand skimming a textbook. Fabio Rodrigues, one of Waikato …

Every month Te Whare Taonga O Raahui Pookeka Huntly Museum is putting one of their amazing volunteers under the spotlight. They are interesting, talented and community minded individuals who support Raahui …

The former i SITE building on Great South Road, Raahui Pookeka Huntly, will be transformed into a cultural heritage, recreation and education hub under a new community lease granted to …

The 1994 inaugural Lion Red Cup season had only just wound up (North Harbour beat Counties in the Grand Final at Carlaw Park on 25th September) and the 1995 season …

Crystal Willow Pony Adventures is a small, family-run business creating fun, hands-on pony experiences for children and adults. From care-and-ride sessions to themed pony parties, it’s all about building confidence, …

As summer fades, the TKBC Twilight Series has wrapped up for 2026. The popularity of the league saw it expand to two evenings each week, with the season extended further to …