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This week vegetable garden harvests are getting smaller. The red tomatoes are finishing , the green beans take some searching for amongst the leaves and pumpkin vines are drying out …

Thank you all those who are already knitting blankets (or strips) and clothing items such as hats, jerseys, slippers or mittens. Note: Blankets must be wool, because of the extremely cold …

A beautiful day for garden circle meeting on the 5thwith 33 members attending, we welcomed 4 new members, Joan, Rebbecca Christine and Carren. The 3 gardens we visited were local, they belonged …

Taakiri tuu Te Matatini, a celebration of excellence in kapa haka, a beacon of te reo Maaori and Maaori arts, a showcase like no other of the cultural identity of …

We are living in times of heightened global uncertainty, in terms of both trade and security, the likes of which has not been experienced in many decades. Such uncertainty is …

Lakeside came alive on Saturday 21st February as more than 250 members of the community gathered to celebrate the official opening of the new Lakeside Matariki-themed park. Blessed with perfect weather …

Local families in Te Kauwhata are benefitting from the hard work of a bunch of green fingered volunteers who built and care for the community garden in the village. The idea …

We drink and use fresh tap water every day, but where does it come from?  John Cunningham, chair of the Te Kauwhata Water Association turns the tap on our water. The …

Te Kauwhata celebrated Children’s Day on March 1st with a joyful community event at the domain. The sun came out and hundreds of families came out to play.  This annual …

On 20–21 February the Huntly Fishing Club held its annual two-day fishing competition. This year the weather was far from fabulous. In fact, even though it was an open competition, there …

In the late 1990s, when the fertiliser industry in NZ was undergoing a significant amount of consolidation, Waikato dairy farmers Ross Karl, Rob Phillips, and Ken Titchener bucked this trend …

At the start of this triennium, we committed to address the brown water issue in Raahui Pookeka Huntly, adding support to ward councillor David Whyte whose work has had this …

This photograph shows one of the many buckets of tomatoes harvested at the Te Kauwhata Community Garden this summer, on its way to the Pātaka Kai at the Community House. Our …

As International Women’s Day approaches, we speak with Port Waikato’s Fiona Gower, third-generation member and former National President of Rural Women New Zealand. From informal dinner groups in Mercer to …

Hi, my name is Chrissy Singer and I’ve recently opened a clothing boutique in Rangiriri called Just For You Clothing Boutique, offering a range of clothing for both women and …

September footy is always an exciting time for players and supporters of sports teams. Most have trained since 1 November the previous year, and many hours of blood, sweat and …

Huntly Thistle AFC will celebrate a remarkable milestone in 2026 — 100 years of football, community and shared history.  How important is the club to the local community?  Huntly Thistle AFC has …

At Te Whare Awhi & Friendship House the weekly community lunches have become a cherished gathering where whanau come together to share a nutritious meal, connect with others, and enjoy …