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The Huntly Bowling Club team entered the Ngaruawahia Memorial Tournament on Saturday, 21 February. The “old boys” finished in third place — Graham Gunn, Gary Robinson, Phil Giles and Bernie …

Things are back in full swing at the Te Kauwhata Squash Club, and it’s shaping up to be a great season. Social squash is on every Wednesday night from 6.30pm: just …

The rural, unlit roads around Te Kauwhata, Rangiriri and Hampton Downs have long felt the impact of antisocial road behaviour, including late‑night burnouts, illegal street racing, and damage to road …

For families across New Zealand, it’s vital that our infrastructure is fit-for-purpose. The recent storm damage destroying housing, roads, bridges, and businesses was devastating. Natural disasters are only one part …

You might have seen our Te Kauwhata volunteer firefighters running or cycling around town lately, or crushing laps in the local pool in preparation for the Taupo half-Ironman challenge on …

We are excited to announce that PEARL Movements© is coming to Apārangi Village on Friday 6 March at 10.30am at the bowling club PEARL Movements is a music-based dance programme designed …

At last year’s local body elections, nominations for election to the Te Kauwhata Tavern Trust were requested.   However, only four people were nominated, leaving a shortfall of the six needed …

Waikato District Council is inviting residents to take a more direct role in shaping the future of the district with the launch of a new Community Voice Panel.  The panel is …

Come and learn how to research your home, the resources to seek, the people to ask, and be surprised by the interesting turns a simple house or cottage can pose.  Te …

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

The much-anticipated Raahui Pookeka Arts Festival returns in 2026, bringing a vibrant celebration of creativity, connection and community to Huntly Primary School field from 10am to 2pm. This free, family-friendly event …

How many trucks does it take to deliver a 172 tonne transformer? Three when you’re taking it over the Bombay Hills, pushing and pulling a 70m-long trailer. The transformer was destined …

As the colder months draw near, the Huntly Curtain Bank at Te Whare Awhi is encouraging local whanau to prepare their homes for winter by accessing free, good‑quality curtains through …

The early rounds of the 1994 Lion Red Cup proved highly resourceful for the Waikato Country Fare Cougars — played eight, won eight. The Round 1 encounter was originally scheduled for …

Reflections on work, life, and the little things that make a difference This column explores the quiet patterns that shape our days – unpacking ordinary moments to find shared meaning. It …

Our first meeting of 2026 was full of energy, as members enjoyed catching up with each other’s news. The sales table was very generous, helping to keep our financial report healthy, …

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 …

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 …