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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 …

Reflections on work, life, and the little things that make a difference This column lingers on the small moments that quietly influence how we live and work. It doesn’t seek to …

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 …