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The Chatter caught up with Huntly College student leaders Naia Vaka, Alexander Harbottle, Maipi Whirihana Kemp, Fellon Gillies and Patrick Kaihe Wichman to chat about leadership, school life and their …

June marks the start of winter here in Aotearoa. Night temperatures drop low and day temperatures are cool. We adjust our eating to the vegetables that can be grown in …

Te Kauwhata came together in strength, reflection and unity on Saturday 25 April 2026, as the community marked ANZAC Day through three meaningful services held across the township and wider …

Road changes have made it safer for Te Kauwhata students, says the local primary school. Last year, Te Kauwhata Primary School contacted Waikato District Council because they had safety concerns about …

Te Kauwhata is growing, slowly but steadily.  Long-time locals lament they “don’t recognise anyone in the village anymore”.  So, we spoke to some new faces to see what made them …

Behind every good event, is a great group of people.  The Chatter talked to Te Kauwhata’s Community Events Committee about what goes on behind the scenes. What does the Committee do? It …

“My late husband died early. So I put my love into my house.” Those are the words of Christine Manukau, owner of arguably one of the most decorated homes in Huntly.  Having …

32 members of the Huntly Garden Circle met at the Huntly RSA on Thursday 2nd April, with 33 entries into the competition. Produce was abundant. Competition Table Blooms: 1st Judy, 2nd Laureen, …

Local Indie film producer, Raymond A. Porter, is set to start shooting his latest production in and around the district. Porter has assembled a cast and crew that have award …

If you’ve walked into the Huntly Museum lately, you’ve likely been greeted by one of the town’s most dedicated and infectious smiles.  Today, we are shining a well-deserved spotlight on Toriesa, …

The French game in Huntly helped lift the ‘spirits’ of the townsfolk and the rugby league pundit conjointly, from the Market Day to the Match Day champagne breakfast at the …

We are now at the stage where the Lake Waikare and Whangamarino Wetland Action Plan is in its final draft and this month we will be running some open days …

The Huntly Fruit and Vegetable Co-op continues to make a positive difference in the community by providing access to affordable, fresh produce for local households. This simple but impactful initiative …

Toi Ako Te Kauwhata is a creative space governed by Te Kauwhata Community House.  We offer a wide range of classes, clubs and events for people of all ages and …

Reflections on work, life, and the little things that make a difference This column considers the small patterns that quietly shape our days – unpacking everyday moments to reveal deeper meaning. …

The plants that have been producing food over summer are being pulled from the soil as they are dying. If the plants are tough and bulky, they are taken to …

The Chatter quizzes Waikato District Council CEO on his first year in the role and what he plans next. Expect ‘leaner, smarter, better and affordable’. You’re relatively new into the job …

A muralist with marks across Hamilton has extended himself northwards with a new work adorning a beloved Huntly rugby club grounds. Bruce McLachlan, a well-known Hamilton muralist located on Norton Road in …