Friends of Wainui Reserve celebrates 25 years this November
On November 8 1993 a group of volunteers had the vision of turning 5.5 hectares of scrub, blackberry, gorse and swamp into … Keep Reading
It takes a village
An opinion on learning in Whaingaroa… When I was about 10 years old my mother informed me that our family was moving … Keep Reading
Raglan Area School sports awards honours former student
Raglan Area School 2018 sports awards was an occasion for celebrating up-and-coming young sportspeople and paying tribute to a former sports star. … Keep Reading
TimeBank workshop looks at community resilience
Timebank Raglan recently held a workshop with Project Lyttelton chair Margaret Jefferies to discuss community resilience. Margaret introduced the concept of TimeBanking … Keep Reading
A right royal gong this time for longtime equestrian volunteer
If good things really do come in threes, Christine Hartstone must be wondering what on earth next. The near-70 year old was … Keep Reading
Mark your calendars for the Whaingaroa Raglan Affordable Housing Forum event
Affordable housing is a hot topic for many these days with a strong focus at government level and many stories locally of … Keep Reading
Corporate life in Europe no match for life of volunteering back home
The Labour Weekend influx of holidaymakers and day trippers into Raglan might tempt more than the odd local to leave the hordes … Keep Reading
New exhibition pays tribute to Raglan’s enduring pipe band
Its drummers and pipers have come and gone over time, but Raglan District Caledonian Society and Highland Pipe Band has endured for … Keep Reading
Surf Life Saving patrols begin this Labour Weekend
Starting this weekend, Saturday Sunday and Monday. Ngarunui Beach will be patrolled by your local Raglan Surf Life Saving Club volunteer lifeguards … Keep Reading
Canterbury claim win but Raglan surfers take out both U16 titles at Scholastic Surfing Champs
The final day of the 2018 Scholastic Championships started off with perfect waves in the 1.0m range and offshore winds at Makorori … Keep Reading