It will be another month until North Waikato will see its new medical centre, but it’s well worth the wait according to one GP who will be practicing out of the new location. Dr Noorwan Noordin, a general practitioner at
Marlene Bain had a dream: to live an off-grid life of peace and quiet on the outskirts of Huntly. With a small plot of gorse-invaded land, some helping hands and some determination, she made that dream a reality in just
As the Matariki stars rise once again, NGĀ ART warmly invites the Ngāruawāhia and North Waikato community to gather, reflect, and celebrate at this year’s Matariki ki Au, a textile and fibre exhibition. Opening on Friday 3 July at 6pm,
Reflections on work, life, and the little things that make a difference This column explores the small changes that quietly shape our everyday lives – drawing meaning from ordinary moments and experiences. It doesn’t promise answers but hopes to offer
42 Members attended the May meeting at the Huntly RSA with 46 entries into the competition The RSA has planted conifers along the fence line and have requested the garden circle to recreate the garden by the front door. Which
Te Kauwhata Patchwork and Quilting Club have been busy making quilts and have donated them to Aged Concern and also some to Women’s Refuge. The members come from Huntly, Te Kauwhata and further afield. They meet on the 1st and
The beginning of the 1996 Lion Red Cup season came with a lot more certainty than 1995, and the players responded accordingly. The Tainui Trust Board were the second-year major sponsors, although you would not have known it. A ‘silent’
Huntly College Dresses Up in a Sea of Pink to send this important message out for consideration for two days… at kura and at Lake Puketerini during school cross country day. On Friday, 15 May 2026, schools joined with communities,
We had a magnetic presentation from one of our young, award-winning Māori farming leaders in the Waikato, who now leads one of the most effective farms in Aotearoa. Ben talked about being one of nine children to a single-parent mum,
Our Huntly College 2026 Cross Country took place on Friday, May 15th, for the third year in a row as part of our Sports, Culture, and Leadership. Participating in Cross Country builds our school’s sporting culture, improves health and wellbeing,
Basketball Huntly College has entered three teams into the 2026 Waikato Secondary Schools Basketball Tournament, which runs from April through to August. The teams include the Junior Boys Basketball Team, the Senior Boys Basketball Team, and a combined Senior Girls
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 hopes for the future at the kura. Naia Vaka Hi,
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 these cold conditions. Our harvest crates are now full of
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 district. From the stillness of dawn through to a sunlit
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 Wira Street, where parents drop off and pick up
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 decide to call Te Kauwhata home. For many it’s the
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 was set up many years ago, to mastermind
“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 lived in the one bedroom house for over
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, 3rd Gloria Fruit: 1st Trish, 2nd Val, 3rd
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 winning credits from National and International Film Festivals. With several
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, a superstar volunteer who has been a cornerstone of
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 iconic Huntly Hotel through to the after-match function at Waahi
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 to enable further discussion of what this means for our
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 helps whānau put nutritious food on the table each week—without
